Popazzi: We need an accessible urban forest in North Grenville

Selling off 13 acres of underused municipal land to developers is simply short-sighted. We can do better for our community.

Imagine turning North Grenville's 13 acres of underused municipal land next to County Road 43 into a vibrant urban forest instead of selling it to developers. The Ferguson Forest Centre (FFC) Land Disposition proposes selling this land for short-term financial gain, sacrificing North Grenville's long-term benefits. FFC has asked for a portion of the sale proceeds to cover its $2-million shortfall — an impractical and shortsighted solution. Read More