Sunday, Novermber 29, 2009 - Yorkregion.com
"Final observatory forum delayed by website input encouraged"
LINK: http://www.yorkregion.com/News/Richmond%20Hill/article/99952
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - Yorkregion.com
"Town fining Metrus over observatory tree cutting"
LINK: http://www.yorkregion.com/News/Richmond%20Hill/article/99765
Friday, November 20, 2009 - The Toronto Star
"Fury as trees felled at Dunlap observatory site"
LINK: http://tinyurl.com/yafscqg
Wednesday, Novermber 18, 2009 - The Toronto Star
"100 Trees felled by accident on Observatory Lands"
LINK: http://tinyurl.com/yb8uajt
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 - Yorkregion.com
"Fallen trees angers environmentalists, Richmond Hill officials"
LINK: http://www.yorkregion.com/article/99523
Monday, November 16, 2009 - Toronto Sun
"It's war at the Dunlap Observatory"
LINK: http://www.torontosun.com/comment/2009/11/16/11757696-sun.html
Thursday, November 12, 2009 - Yorkregion.com
"Observatory supporters and town officials continue to butt heads"
LINK: http://www.yorkregion.com/News/Richmond%20Hill/article/99259
Sunday, November 8, 2009 - Yorkregion.com
"Deer affected by Observatory plowing may cause accidents"
LINK: http://www.yorkregion.com/News/Richmond%20Hill/article/99110
Thursday, October 22, 2009 - Yorkregion.com
" Residents upset by development discussion at Observatory meeting"
LINK:http://www.yorkregion.com/News/Richmond%20Hill/article/98133
Monday, October 19, 2009 - Yorkregion.com
"Observatory land concern in Markham"
LINK: http://www.yorkregion.com/article/98063
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - Yorkregion.com
"Heritage observatory battle shifts to senior governments"
LINK: http://tinyurl.com/yf5odwe
Sunday, September 27, 2009 - Yorkregion.com
"Be heritage heros and protect all observatory lands" - Open letter - Yorkregion.com
LINK: http://www.yorkregion.com/Opinion/Letters%20to%20the%20Editor/article/97148
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 - Yorkregion.com
"Counicillors ask for provincial and federal help for observatory"
LINK: http://www.yorkregion.com/article/96821
Monday, September 21, 2009 - Rogers First Local
Interview with Karen Cilevitz & Mayor Barrow
LINK: http://tinyurl.com/n8vwej
Thursday, September 17, 2009 - Yorkregion.com
"Observatory Bylaw goes back to the drawing board"
LINK: http://yorkregion.com/News/Richmond%20Hill/article/96594
Friday June 19, 2009 - Yorkregion.com
"Fur flies over 'snowstorm' of lead paint"
LINK: http://www.yorkregion.com/article/93462
"DDO Doors set to re-open despite bad blood"
LINK: http://www.yorkregion.com/News/Richmond%20Hill/article/93459
Friday June 12, 2009 - Yorkregion.com
"Observatory Defenders seek a heritage hat trick"
LINK: http://www.yorkregion.com/News/Thornhill/article/93163
Tuesday June 9, 2009 - Yorkregion.com
"Board Decision a Blow to Developer"
LINK:http://www.yorkregion.com/article/92895
Tuesday June 9, 2009 - Toronto Star
"Sweeping Protection sought for Dunlap Observatory"
LINK: http://www.thestar.com/article/647632
Tuesday June 2, 2009 - Yorkregion.com
"Tree Removal irks Residents"
LINK:http://www.yorkregion.com/News/Richmond%20Hill/article/92572
Thursday May 14, 2009 - Yorkregion.com
"Residents voice distrust of council over fate of Dunlap Observatory"
LINK: http://www.yorkregion.com/News/Richmond%20Hill/article/91917
Monday February 9, 2009 - Toronto Star
" Dunlap Observatory a site with astronomical potential"
LINK: http://www.thestar.com/article/584472
Monday January 26, 2009 - Yorkregion.com
" CRB Dunlap decision may take 60 days"
LINK:http://www.yorkregion.com/News/Richmond%20Hill/article/87147
Friday January 23, 2009 - Toronto Star
"Observatory owners plan to save 3 buildings"
LINK:http://www.thestar.com/article/575883
The title is a bit of a misnomer, it should read "Observatory owners plan to ONLY save the 3 buildings"
Thursday January 22, 2009 - Yorkregion.com
"Bombshell Letter Derails Dunlap Hearing"
LINK:http://www.yorkregion.com/News/Richmond%20Hill/article/87094
Contains a link a letter sent by Ontario Heritage Trust to Culture Minister Aileen Carroll asking the minister to step in and give the property 100% protection regardless of the CRB hearing outcome. It seems that there has been no response from the minister. Please visit the home page to see how you can act.
Tuesday January 20, 2009 - Toronto Star
"Board hears pleas to save observatory"
LINK:http://www.thestar.com/article/574408
Tuesday January 20, 2009 - Yorkregion.com
"Residents make their case to preserve Dunlap observatory"
LINK:http://www.yorkregion.com/News/Richmond%20Hill/article/86958
Sunday, January 18, 2009 - Yorkregion.com
"Scientist takes shot at testimony during Dunlap hearing"
LINK:http://www.yorkregion.com/News/Richmond%20Hill/article/86910
Way to go Tom!
Friday, January 16, 2009 - Yorkregion.com
"Developers dish out campaign cash"
LINK: http://www.yorkregion.com/article/86900
This article should be a concern to the residence of the GTA regardless of the the situation surrounding the DDO
"Dunlap Observatory "remarkable structure", should be protected, experts say"
LINK: http://www.yorkregion.com/article/86868
Wednesday, January 15, 2009 - Toronto Star
"Review Board to decide fate of the Dunlap Lands"
LINK: http://www.thestar.com/article/571255
Monday, January 12, 2009 - Yorkregion.com
"Fate of 190 acres in Richmond Hill winds up"
LINK:http://www.yorkregion.com/article/86610
Wednesday, December 10th, 2008 - Yorkregion.com
"Dunlap Lands focus to be on people: Metrus"
LINK:http://yorkregion.com/News/Richmond%20Hill/article/85726
Friday, November 14th, 2008 - Yorkregion.com
"DDO Advocates Get Their Day in Court"
LINK:http://yorkregion.com/News/Richmond%20Hill/article/84391
GO GET THEM!!!!!
Monday, September 29th, 2008 - Ottawa Citizen
"Science and tech Museum steps into the middle of observatory dispute"
LINK:http://tinyurl.com/4a6psw
Thursday, August 7th, 2008 - Yorkregion.com
"Metrus took 10 months to secure the Dunlap Lands"
LINK:http://www.yorkregion.com/News/Richmond%20Hill/article/79345
Tuesday, July 29th, 2008 - The National Post
"U of T accepts $70M for David Dunlap Observatory"
LINK:http://tinyurl.com/6z4dhg
Monday, July 28th, 2008 - Various
"U of T announce sale of the place that helped proved black holes" - Globe and Mail
LINK:http://tinyurl.com/6mq497
"Metrus Announces Purchase of Dunlap Lands from University of Toronto" - Yahoo Finance
LINK:http://biz.yahoo.com/cnw/080728/metrus_buy_dunlap_lnd.html?.v=1
Saturday, July 26th, 2008 - Yorkregion.com
"Details in will give DDO activists new hope"
LINK: http://yorkregion.com/News/Richmond%20Hill/article/78867
Friday, July 25th, 2008 - The Toronto Star
"Observatory not dead yet"
LINK:http://www.thestar.com/article/467103
Monday, July 14th, 2008 - The Toronto Star
"Selling of the Dunlap Criticized"
LINK:http://www.thestar.com/comment/article/459519
A very good letter to the editor, thanks Pippa!
Friday, July 11th, 2008 - The National Post
"Conservation order to hault David Dunlap Observatory Removal"
LINK:http://tinyurl.com/5aa2g7
Wednesday, July 9th, 2008 - CBC RADIO
Prof. Tom Bolton on Here and Now
LINK:http://www.cbc.ca/radioshows/AS_IT_HAPPENS/20080709.shtml
Click on 'Listen to Part 2 of As It Happens' - it's about 8 or 9 minutes in
Tuesday, July 8th, 2008 - Yorkregion.com
"Private Developer Finalizing deal on David Dunlap Observatory Land"
LINK:http://www.yorkregion.com/News/Richmond%20Hill/article/77904
Saturday, July 5th, 2008 - The National Post
"Group Set to Petition the UN to protect observatory"
LINK:http://tinyurl.com/677383
Friday, July 4th, 2008 - Various
"David Dunlap Observatory Sold" - Spacing Toronto
LINK: http://spacing.ca/wire/2008/07/04/david-dunlap-observatory-sold/
"Historic Observatory Sold" - Toronto Star
LINK: http://www.thestar.com/article/454126
Thursday, July 3rd, 2008 - The National Post
"Dunlap Observatory Closing Sparks Anger, Frustration"
LINK: http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/toronto/archive/2008/07/03/dunlap-observatory-closing-sparks-anger-frustration.aspx
Wednesday, June 18th, 2008 - Yorkregion.com
"Town Ready, but observatory battleground may shift"
LINK: http://yorkregion.com/News/Richmond%20Hill/article/76804
A good update of the situation.
Thursday, May 1st, 2008 - Yorkregion.com
"So you want to be an armchair astronomer? here's the group for you"
LINK:http://www.yorkregion.com/News/Richmond%20Hill/article/73982
Cheer up, not all is doom and gloom! All hail the ASTRONATS!!! See latest news page for details!!
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008 - Yorkregion.com
"University ends tours at Richmond Hill Observatory"
LINK: http://www.georginaadvocate.com/News/Richmond%20Hill/article/73895
Just a little article about U of T's new offensive "offensive" against the Dunlap.
Thursday, April 10th, 2008 - Yorkregion.com
"Supporters of Observatory at odds over approach"
LINK: http://yorkregion.com/News/Richmond%20Hill/article/72796
A good article by David about the internal struggles in the fight for the DDO. It highlights the need for all those that want to see this priceless bit of nature, history and science to work together. I especially like the last line by Prof.Bolton
Monday, March 30th/31st, 2008 - VARIOUS
"Richmond Hill: A heritage of Stargazing" - TORONTO STAR
LINK: http://www.thestar.com/article/407306
"Hundreds Celebrate Earth Hour at the Dunlap" - YORKREGION.COM
LINK: http://yorkregion.com/News/Richmond%20Hill/article/72292
"A Symbolic Gathering" - TORONTO STAR (LETTER)
LINK: http://www.thestar.com/comment/article/407677
"Withold your Donations over U of T's Handling of the Dunlap" - YORKREGION.COM (LETTER)
LINK:http://www.yorkregion.com/Opinion/Letters%20to%20the%20Editor/article/72228
Tuesday, March 25th, 2008 - Treehugger.com
"Ban Demolition, Especially by greedy universities"
LINK: http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/03/ban_demolition-by-greedy-universities.php
U of T: Selling Heritage one property at a time!!
Thursday, March 20th, 2008 - Yorkregion.com
"'Sad' Arena May be Lost, Stojko Says"
LINK:http://yorkregion.com/News/Richmond%20Hill/article/71523
Another great article by David that ties together the rejection of the town on Parcel B and the danger it poses to Parcel A where the observatory and Park are.
Thursday, March 20th, 2008 - Toronto Star
"Lights Out for Pollution"
LINK:http://www.thestar.com/article/348071
Contains a short blurb about the earth hour event at the DDO and some quotes from Tom B.
Monday, March 17th, 2008 - Toronto Observer
"Residents rally to save observatory"
LINK: http://www.torontoobserver.ca/2008/03/17/residents-rally-to-save-observatory/
A good story from Centennial College journalism student Ayoub Ansari.
Saturday, March 15th, 2008 - YorkRegion.com
"Dunlap Defenders Host Earth Hour Event"
LINK: http://yorkregion.com/News/Richmond%20Hill/article/71295
An Article by David F. about the Earth Hour event being held at the DDO. Check out our Events Page for more details.
Friday, March 7th, 2008 - York Region.com
"University Rejects Town's bid for Arena Land"
LINK: http://www.yorkregion.com/article/70613
A sad day and a sad story - when will the province step in and stop this madness? Is the University of Toronto going to build "The Stojko Institue for the Skating Arts" in some basement at St.George Campus?
Friday, March 2nd, 2008 - Yorkregion.com
"Selling observatory lands all about the mighty dollar"
LINK:http://www.theliberal.com/Opinion/Letters%20to%20the%20Editor/article/70346
A great letter to the editor by former town Councillor Lois Hancey.
February 2008 - Post City Magazine
"Star War" (Cover Story)
LINK:http://postcitymagazines.com/2008-02/story_200802_StarWar.php
COVER: http://www.flickr.com/photos/downtowndan/2280475932/?addedcomment=1#comment72157603950981186
Great cover stroy by Peter Kuitenbrouwer that gives a good overview of the situation. It also has a subtle message for all those developers out there, "Buyer Beware".
Friday, February 15, 2008 - Toronto Star
"Sky Falling at once-proud University of Toronto"
LINK:http://www.thestar.com/GTA/Columnist/article/303890
Great column by Christopher Hume, it takes aim at an underlying problem that has been lacking somewhat from this debate..
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - Yorkregion.com
"Town moves to save half of Observatory Lands"
LINK:http://www.yorkregion.com/article/69139
David Fleischer also appears on a Yorkregion.com podcast about the events surrounding the DDO. To listen please follow the link below.
LINK:http://www.yorkregion.com/article/67925
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 - Toronto Star
"Findings a set back in fight to save Dunlap Observatory"
LINK: http://www.thestar.com/article/302680
A set back? yes, but the fight is far from over!
Monday, February 11, 2008 - Yorkregion.com
"Council to vote on heels of observatory protest"
LINK: http://www.yorkregion.com/article/69033
Great job David!
Sunday, February 10, 2008 - Toronto Star
"Observatory Protest goes Sky High"
LINK: http://www.thestar.com/article/302158
Good article, but I am sick of seeing the regurgitation of U of T's misleading statements about the usefulness of the observatory. The reason U of T is selling the property can be summmed up in one word - "Money".
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - Toronto Star
"Fight to save the Dunlap coming down to the wire"
LINK:http://www.thestar.com/article/298648
A good article, glad to see that the light pollution myth was countered in this article. Also, I am glad to see that attention was draw to Dalton McGuinty and Kathleen Wynne's comments.
Sunday, January 27, 2008 - Toronto Star
"What is the big deal about old observatory?"
LINK: http://www.thestar.com/article/297786
Not a bad article which has some good reasons why the observatory should be saved - but it does contain another reference to the "light-pollution" myth. With the upgrades to the telescope that have been made over the years and the ground-breaking light pollution by-law that exists in Richmond Hill, light-pollution is actually not a big factor when it comes to the work the telescope does. The fact is, the telescope sees better now than when it did in 1935 when the DDO was surrounded by farmland.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008 - Various Media Outlets
Here is some of the media coverage of our sucessful Rally outside of Queen's Park.
"Rally to Save the David Dunlap Observatory and Park" - Newstalk 1010 CFRB
LINK: http://www.cfrb.com/news/565/650852/rally+to+save+the+david+dunlap+observatory+and+park
"DDO Protestors stand up for 'Amazing Place'" - Yorkregion.com
LINK: http://www.yorkregion.com/News/Richmond%20Hill/article/66865
Friday, January 11, 2008 - Yorkregion.com
"School Went to Court to Overrule Heir"
LINK: http://www.yorkregion.com/news/FeaturedNewsSeries2/article/66695
Another telling article regarding how far U of T would go to get their hands on DDO lands.
Monday, January 7, 2008 - National Post
"Donor Dilemma"
LINK: http://www.nationalpost.com/todays_paper/story.html?id=220172
Another article by Peter Kuitenbrouwer which includes a interviews with the Dunlap Heirs on both sides of their internal dispute. The comments made by Mr.Dunlap speak to his profound ignorance of the DDO and the issue in general. I would recommend some letters to the editor on this one.
Friday, January 4, 2008 - Yorkregion.com
"Wilfert working to prevent the observatory from being sold off"
LINK: http://www.yorkregion.com/news/FeaturedNewsSeries2/article/66163
An article outlining the efforts of Brian Wilfert, MP-Richmond Hill, at the Federal level. It also speaks to the efforts of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada.
Thursday, January 3, 2008 - Toronto Star
"A loss to community of Cosmic Proportions"
LINK: http://www.thestar.com/comment/article/290054
Here is a "letter to the editor" written by Karen Cilevitz of Thornhill, proof that writing a personal letter CAN make a difference! Way to Go Karen!
Friday, December 14, 2007 - Yorkregion.com
"Observatory Efforts In Overdrive"
LINK: http://www.yorkregion.com/article/65250
Another great article by David Fleischer. The end of the article provides a ray of hope.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 - Yorkregion.com
"Dunlap Fight Reaches Floor of Queen's Park"
LINK: http://www.yorkregion.com/News/Richmond%20Hill/article/65005
A great article by David Fleischer about Dr. Moridi speaking on behalf of the DDO at Queen's Park. Includes and audio link.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 - National Post
"Donor's heir at odds with U of T"
Link: http://www.nationalpost.com/todays_paper/story.html?id=162397
Another GREAT story by Peter Kuitenbrouwer about how U of T bullied the Dunlap family so they could turn a profit. SHAME!
Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - National Post
"Teens Fight to keep a view of the stars"
LINK: http://www.nationalpost.com/todays_paper/story.html?id=159617&p=1
A great article by Peter Kuitenbrouwer. Way to go Jasmine and Ashley!
Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - Torontoist
"The End of Observation"
Link: http://torontoist.com/2007/12/the_end_of_obse.php
Article by Val Dodge. Good story, nice picture.
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