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Dec 9th, 2019
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Oro-Medonte near Mount St. Louis – Wikipedia Creative Commons AWARE Simcoe The following statement has been released by the AWARE Simcoe board of directors: Having transparency and accountability in government as the first item in its mission statement, AWARE Simcoe shares the growing concern o...
Nov 24th, 2019
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Minesing Wetlands From Nature Conservancy of Canada  Here’s a chance to secure the future of 80 acres of wetland, the only Canadian home of the Hine’s Emerald Dragonfly, and a key resource to assist in controlling floods and providing clean water for nearby communities. Giving Tuesday ...
Nov 22nd, 2019
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A hawk moth flies through the night Light pollution is key ‘bringer of insect apocalypse’ By Damian Carrington The Guardian Light pollution is a significant but overlooked driver of the rapid decline of insect populations, according to the most comprehensive review of the scientific evide...
Nov 18th, 2019
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  AWARE News Network Kudos to Nancy McBride and other public-spirited water warriors who have finally brought a national spotlight to bear on their long-standing pleas for action on their water. It happened through the work of an investigative team that included several media organizations and C...
Nov 16th, 2019
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Danny Beaton and Tyler Shipley: Beaton is wearing an Iroquois ribbon shirt and Gustowa (headdress) in solidarity with his brothers and sisters down south. Shipley is the author of ‘Ottawa and Empire -Canada and the Military Coup in Honduras.’ By Danny Beaton (Turtle Clan Mohawk) AWARE New...
Nov 12th, 2019
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Ontario Government bows to the aggregate industry, moves to block municipal efforts to protect groundwater News release from Environmental Defence, Ontario Nature, Wellington Waterwatchers and Gravel Watch Ontario Groups say the Ontario Government is putting the aggregate industry ahead of people. Th...
Nov 10th, 2019
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Springwater Council meet on November 6 2019. From left, Councillors George Cabral and Perry Ritchie, Deputy Mayor Jennifer Coughlin, Mayor Don Allen, Clerk Renee Chaperon, Councillors Wanda Maw-Chapman, Anita Moore and Jack Hanna, with Jeffrey Abrams of consultant Principles Integrity at right.  Memo...
Nov 8th, 2019
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Paulo Paulino Guajajara, known as Kwahu, was shot dead following an ambush by loggers. He was a Guardian of the Amazon, a group of indigenous men from the Guajajara tribe who protect their territory from loggers. by SARAH SHENKER Survival International  “They’re watching us,” the Guardians whispered,...
Nov 4th, 2019
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Quarry truck traffic has huge impact on rural communities  ‘Clear display of industry demands versus community benefit and public interest’ AWARE News Network The Ford government’s clear lack of interest in the views of the public when it comes to charting the future of the aggregat...
Nov 3rd, 2019
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 Chief Simon Fobister, commenting on one of many federal promises to his community, before his death three months ago. Sons of late Grassy Narrows Chief travel to Toronto to demand action from federal government from Free Grassy The former Chief of Grassy Narrows, Simon Fobister, passed away recently...