La Cloche Mountains Preservation Society

‘La Cloche Spirit: The Equivalent Light’ exhibit will be at the...

Sat, 29 Sep 2012 10:54:34 -0400

‘La Cloche Spirit: The Equivalent Light’ exhibit will be at the Vale Living with Lakes Center, Sudbury from Monday, November 19 to Friday, November 30. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Reception - Saturday, November 24, 1 - 4 p.m. and all are welcome.

The digital and analog exhibition photographs were taken in the Willisville Mountain area of La Cloche. This area was recently saved from the possibility of any future mining as a quarry. In 2011, the mining company Vale liberally surrendered the license for this property so it may be enjoyed for generations to come.

The exhibit was part of CONTACT 2012 in Toronto and at the Gore Bay Museum.

www.jonbutlerphoto.com

Photos chronicling years leading up to the exhibit will also be on display.

‘La Cloche Spirit: The Equivalent Light’ exhibit...

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 07:02:57 -0400

‘La Cloche Spirit: The Equivalent Light’ exhibit will be in the South Tower Lobby of the Royal Bank Plaza at 200 Bay St.,Toronto from Monday, May 13 to Saturday, May 26 and The Gore Bay Museum and Gallery from June 10 to August 6, 2012.

The exhibit is part of CONTACT 2012 in Toronto and the public reception is on May 14 from 5 - 7:30 p.m. at 200 Bay St, South Tower Lobby, Royal Bank Plaza.

www.jonbutlerphoto.com

CBC interview with Ian Tamblyn

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:29:00 -0400

CBC interview with Ian Tamblyn :

Willisville Mountain saved

Willisville Mountain is now safe. Vale announced it is giving up its mining rights to the famous landmark. We spoke to Ian Tamblyn about the announcement. He was involved in the preservation effort to save Willisville Mountain.

The Manitoulin Expositor - April 20, 2011

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:28:28 -0400

The Manitoulin Expositor - April 20, 2011:

Political action saves Willisville Mountain from wrecker’s ball

Mid North Monitor Espanola April 20, 2011

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:27:01 -0400

Mid North Monitor Espanola April 20, 2011:

Vale cedes rights to Willisville Mountain

Vale Surrenders Willisville Mountain

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 11:24:14 -0400

Vale Surrenders Willisville Mountain :

On what was described as a “historic day for Canada,” mining giant Vale announced it has formally ceded Willisville Mountain and other sensitive parcels of land surrounding it from an aggregate license associated with the company’s nearby Lawson Quarry.

The announcement, attended by Ontario Minister of Natural Resources Linda Jeffrey, comes less than a year after local resident and preservationist Jon Butler raised the alarm that the mining company’s aggregate license for the quartz quarry extended from the current area of operations on Highway 6 to include the mountain and land surrounding nearby Lang and Charlton Lakes.

“This is a historic day for Canada, the La Cloche area, Willisville Mountain and the village of Willisville,” Butler, president of the Willisville & La Cloche Mountains Preservation Society said. “Vale must be sincerely congratulated for their move to preserve the Willisville Mountain area for our future generations.”

The announcement was made at the community centre in Whitefish Falls on Friday, April 15, 2011.

Northern Ontario Business - April 19, 2011

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 11:19:23 -0400

Northern Ontario Business - April 19, 2011:

Vale gives up land rights in Willisville

Vale Corporate Affairs Manager Angie Robson. On what was...

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:17:16 -0400

Vale Corporate Affairs Manager Angie Robson.

Minister of Natural Resources Linda Jeffrey. “Jon had...

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:15:14 -0400

Minister of Natural Resources Linda Jeffrey.

“Jon had respectful, constructive discussions with Vale,” Jeffrey said. “He put a reasonable proposal on the table. Vale wants to be environmentally responsible and tried to work with us on that. I’m pleased we were able to help.”

She said aggregate licenses were complex things and “polarizing” for people across the country, but that her role as minister was to strike a productive balance between a strong economy and a healthy environment. She said Friday’s announcement proved those two ideas don’t have to be mutually exclusive.

Jon Treen, general manager of Vale’s Ontario operations and Jon...

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:13:00 -0400

Jon Treen, general manager of Vale’s Ontario operations and Jon Butler .

“This is a historic day for Canada, the LaCloche area, Willisville Mountain and the village of Willisville,” Butler, president of the Willisville & LaCloche Mountains Preservation Society said. “Vale must be sincerely congratulated for their move to preserve the Willisville Mountain area for our future generations.”

The announcement was made at the community centre in Whitefish Falls, another small village just south of the mountain. A painting by Franklin Carmichael, one of the youngest members of the Group of Seven provided a backdrop for the press conference. Five of the seven painted on Willisville Mountain at some point in their respective careers.

Jon Butler, MPP Mike Brown and Minister of Natural Resources...

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:09:08 -0400

Jon Butler, MPP Mike Brown and Minister of Natural Resources Linda Jeffrey in Whitefish Falls moments before Vale surrendered Willisville Mountain from their aggregate license #20568.

Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Mike Brown called the development exceptional.

“Whenever you walk into a room of 100 people, there is always at least one that is opposed to what you are doing,” the veteran MPP said. “Today that wasn’t the case. Everybody was on the same page.

“It can’t be anything but positive to have solved a problem before it occurred. Jon and his group deserve a lot of credit for getting that positive result. It’s a great thing not just for Willisville Mountain, but Ontario and Canada, too.”

Canadian folk singer Ian Tamblyn performed to a full house on...

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:03:37 -0400

Canadian folk singer Ian Tamblyn performed to a full house on Saturday night celebrating ‘Willisville Mountain. The concert in Whitefish Falls was on the same day Vale announced they were surrendering Willisville Mountain from their aggregate license.“This is a historic day for Canada, the La Cloche area, Willisville Mountain and the village of Willisville,” said Jon Butler, president of the Willisville & La Cloche Mountains Preservation Society. “Vale must be sincerely congratulated for their move to preserve the Willisville Mountain area for our future generations.”Tamblyn was recently named English Songwriter of the Year by the Canadian Folk Music Awards for his 31st album ‘Gyrie’. Tamblyn performed at Sudbury’s first ‘Northern Lights Festival’ and was the second recipient of the ‘Jackie Washington Award’. In 2009 Tamblyn released the ‘Willisville Mountain’ album that has become a La Cloche classic.

Mid North Monitor Espanola April 16, 2011

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:00:53 -0400

Mid North Monitor Espanola April 16, 2011:

Vale cedes rights to Willisville Mountain

Release of portion of aggregate license lauded as historical event

The Sudbury Star, April 16, 2011

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 11:21:37 -0400

The Sudbury Star, April 16, 2011:

Preservationists laud decision as ‘historic’

Northern Life- Sudbury, April 15, 2011

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 11:19:18 -0400

Northern Life- Sudbury, April 15, 2011:

Vale should be “sincerely congratulated” for voluntarily surrendering portions of its aggregate licence near Willisville, Ont., according to the president of the La Cloche Mountains Preservation Society.

Willisville Mountain Saved For Future Generations

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:00:05 -0400

I am very pleased to be able to tell you that we have succeeded in our quest to ‘Save Willisville Mountain’.

Vale has responded favourably to the petition presented by the Village of Willisville and the La Cloche Mountains Preservation Society. Vale has removed Willisville Mountain, and the areas north named B, C and D, from their aggregate licence #20568.

Willisville Mountain will now be preserved for generations to come!

This is a historic day for Canada, the La Cloche area, Willisville Mountain and the village of Willisville. Vale must be sincerely congratulated for their move to preserve the Willisville Mountain area for our future generations who will enjoy the beauty and spirituality of our area.

It is especially significant with the recent announcement of the new Franklin Carmichael Gallery in Sudbury. The Group of Seven member, Franklin Carmichael, and his contemporaries, along with hundreds of present day artists and photographers make the La Cloche area an inspiration for all.

On behalf of the residents of Willisville, the La Cloche Mountains Preservation Society and their many supporters I applaud Vale on their leadership and resolve to save this pristine wilderness.

Special thanks must go to: Angie Robson of Vale; Ruth Steedman of the MNR; Tom & Linda Kelley of Willisville/Boulder,Colorado; the residents of Willisville and Whitefish Falls; the thousands of people that signed our petition; the Board of the La Cloche Mountains Preservation Society – John Mastin, Brian O’Neill, Kris Puhvel and Ian Tamblyn; and my family – Kerry, Loren, Vanessa & Sam.

Jon Butler
President
La Cloche Mountains Preservation Society
Sudbury Condominium Corp #5 – The Village of Willisville

www.lacloche.ca

Globe and Mail, Friday, April 15, 2011

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:00:05 -0400

Globe and Mail, Friday, April 15, 2011:

POWER TO THE PEOPLE

Multinational mining company surrenders land rights to area which inspired Group of Seven

There will be a public meeting for residents of Willisville,...

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 06:46:02 -0400

There will be a public meeting for residents of Willisville, Whitefish Falls and those concerned about Willisville Mountain on Friday, April 15, 11 a.m. at the Whitefish Falls Community Centre.

Canadian folk legend and Juno award winner, Ian Tamblyn, will be...

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:19:00 -0400

Canadian folk legend and Juno award winner, Ian Tamblyn, will be returning to Willisville Mountain for a concert in Whitefish Falls on April 15, 2011.
It has been a busy time for Tamblyn who was named the Canadian English Songwriter of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards. He continues to tour from coast to coast, as he has for the past 40 years, while finding time to record 31 albums, write six plays and music scores.
Tamblyn’s ’ Willisville Mountain’ album came as a result of his involvement in the Willisville Mountain Project and the La Cloche Mountain Preservation Society’s campaign to ‘Save Willisville Mountain’. The LCMPS and Village of Willisville have petitioned Vale to exclude Willisville Mountain and area from their license to quarry. They hope to preserve the beautiful and historically significant Willisville Mountain for generations to come.
Advance tickets for $15 each are now on sale at Turners of Little Current, Wheeler’s Variety and The Red Dog Grill in Whitefish Falls and The Natural Choice in the Espanola Mall.Doors open at the Whitefish Falls Community Center on Friday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m. for an 8:00 p.m. concert. If the concert is not sold out tickets will be available at the door for $20. Tickets may also be ordered at willisvillemountain@gmail.com.

Sault Star, Friday, August 13, 2010

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 07:09:21 -0400

Sault Star, Friday, August 13, 2010:

Artists fight for mountain

Over the past year the works of 45 artists have been circulating throughout Northern Ontario to serve as a voice for a landscape that may have otherwise had none. This project is known as the Willisville Mountain Project.