OAKVILLE, Ont. - An Oakville civic committee has temporarily blocked construction of a 900-megawatt gas-fired power plant opposed by the town and a coalition of citizen groups.
Ford owns the land and TransCanada has been chosen by the province to build and operate the plant.
This week, the town's committee of adjustment turned down the application.
It means no construction can take place until the interim control bylaw expires or the proponents successfully appeal the decision to the Ontario Municipal Board.
The bylaw is due to expire on March 31, but council has the authority to extend it for up to one more year.
About 500 residents rallied at the Ontario legislature on Feb. 24 to protest the province's decision to build a power plant in an area they say is already stressed with air pollution.