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Who do you think most frequently posts to this website? a/ Friends of the current demogods at Toronto City Hall? b/ People who support refrom? My guees, well, you know. No matter what you post here, it is superceded by a "Millerite". Visit...

Ouch. When I first started this post, I sincerely had hoped that the city would not intervene in a negativve way - and would, at best, let the citiizens decide if it was environmentally sound. After the inital post, a person started to reply that was obviously a City Employee. Please...

" one where the snow melt ends up directly into the waterway isn't a good candidate for filtering for obvious reasons ..." What are the obvious reasons? That going into the ground is "okay", but going into a water supply is "not okay". Both, are _not okay_ The river in that area is "The...

If you go to this Powerpoint by the City Of Toronto: http://www.ogra.org/lib/db2file.asp?fileid=9199 There is a suggestion that they don't want the dumps near rivers. No problem - but then why put them right over unprotected land, that is not only next to a park but also slated for housing...

Thank you - your post makes absolute sense and I thank you for wording it so eloquently.

I am honestly surpsied and saddened at the cruelness and the bitterness of these posts. I now understand why people so seldom raise a concern in Toronto. If the issue doesn't affect "you", then "you" condemn the person that raised the issue. Sad, really.

I understand this is a painful issue. I also understand it would be easier to walk away. If the issue does not affect you - as it does not appear to - then I respectfully ask that you find something else to target your agression at. Clearly your tone is not one I would wish to engage in any...

Unfounded comments about accidents on the Allen Road are okay ---- but concerns about dumps are not? I would question / debate which constitutes Spam - based on an accepted definition, your last post had nothing to do with the original topic. With all respect, if you cannot "stick" to the...

These dumps are massive - and I am concerned about the long reaching and long term effects they pose. As more people become aware, I believe that this will become a major issue in what was supposed to be an environmentally friendly city .... It's interesting .... out of 1600 people who...

Thanks for the reply back - you have kindly shown how quickly people can resort to the 2009 Toronto Service Methodology: Please see my point "B" and "C" above: b/ A demand that the person come up right away with a solution. Ironically, you just did this. c/ An overall attempt to...

Gotcha and I honestly agree with that concern - when I first found out about the Downsview Dump I had no idea (honestly) about the scope or size of the other city locations ( I had been told about one other one near Christie Pitts ). When I saw the size of the one near Bayview I was amazed and...

Thanks for the reply back - Please see my point "B" above: b/ A demand that the person come up right away with a solution. Please refer to the last several posts. Please feel free to now go directly to step "C" c/ An overall attempt to intimidate or silence the person by belittling...

Hi Asterix - Ironically, I find some of your comments are similar as to what happens in Toronto when someone raises a concern ( be it about Dumps, areas that house propane or any other areas that an individual has ). What often happens in Toronto, when you raise a concern is this...

Hi Asterix - Thanks for your ongoing comments and observations. I think we would both agree the City of Toronto must review how these dumps are being handled and go back and ask the residents in the area for a "Check Up". P.S. The dumps don't melt in the Spring - they are still there...

Height restrictions on these dumps would: a/ Let us know that there would be a "limit" to the environmental damage they could be causing. If there is no limit, the city can keep adding to the dump without concern for the long term effects of adding more and more material. The height of the...

Hi Asterix - I sincerely thank you for your thoughts and insights into the matter - I also believe we both mean well for Toronto, which I think is wonderful to see. Let's hope ( between us ! ) that other Torontonians are as devoted to improving the city as we are. Having said that, my one...

Hi Asterix and thanks for the feedback and your thoughts. Let's get the focus back on the main concern - there are dumps ( not only next to Downsview Park ) but also throughout the city that are possibly causing long term damage to the environment. Based on the report provided to the city...

"getting rid of the snow dump at downsview will only mean it's going somewhere else" Perhaps, not necessarily - I believe that these dumps are Toronto's "Dirty Little Secret" . Various local groups have tried to get the issue addressed in an environmentally friendly way - but to no real...

Hi Asterix - again, thank you. Your coments I believe are well thought out and, even although you may disagree with some of my concerns, you are both considerate respectful of them. I sincerely appreciate that. To answer some of the points raised, I think it would possibly be better if I...

Hi Asterix - I guess my concern is that each time somone says "show us some evidence" ... I do. When I ask that we keep the discussion to one that focuses on the environmental impact of the dump, it seems as though I'm then open for unfair personal attacks on what I should / should not be...