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Sep 13th, 2011
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AWARE Simcoe news release – September 11, 2011-BARRIE -- AWARE Simcoe, a citizens’ group committed to safeguarding water, is calling on Progressive Conservative leader Tim Hudak to explain what appears to be a plan to weaken Ontario’s Conservation Authorities....
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Sep 1st, 2011
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Answers provided to Wasaga Beach councillor’s questionsBy Sandy Agnew AWARE Simcoe August 31 2011The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority held a special meeting on August 19th, primarily as an orientation session for new members. ...
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Sep 1st, 2011
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‘Innovation’ could help solve Upper York Region’s future waste problems By Chris Simon Innisfil Scope August 31 2011 York Region is looking for ways to handle sewage from a growing population, and part of that solution may involve Lake Simcoe. Read more ...
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Aug 7th, 2011
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‘Celebrating 50 years of Conservation’ August 5 2010 Link ...
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Aug 5th, 2011
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Highlights of July 22 board meeting from NVCA - August 4 2011 SLR CONSULTING (CANADA) LTD. SELECTED TO CONDUCT REVIEW OFHIGHLAND QUARRY APPLICATIONDue to the large and complex nature of the Highland Companies’ quarry application,and the potential for significant impact to the NVCA watershed, NVCA sta...
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Jul 28th, 2011
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Phosphorus removal saves nunicipalities $300,000 a year - Ducks Unlimited studyDucks Unlimited news release - July 27 2011 Barrie – According to a new study by Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and the University of Guelph, wetlands currently remove harmful phosphorus from Lake Simcoe and save local munic...
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Jun 23rd, 2011
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Phosphorous load, pharmaceuticals, Holland River among the concernFrom Campaign Lake Simcoe June 23 2011York Region has identified the “Lake Simcoe Innovative Alternative” as the tentatively recommended alternative for a sewage treatment to accommodate the nearly 100,000 new residents and 50,000 empl...
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May 25th, 2011
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New Tecumseth Free Press Online May 24, 2011 A report to The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority’s (NVCA) Board of Directors recommends no changes to the proposed $156,750 review fee charged to the proponents of an industrial subdivision in Alliston. NVCA Director of Planning, Chris Hibbe...
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Apr 25th, 2011
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New Tecumseth Free Press Online April 19, 2011 The first large scale, non-Honda related industrial development proposal in several years in New Tecumseth, has struck a financial hurdle installed by the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) which is demanding $156,750 as its Plan of Subdivi...
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Apr 21st, 2011
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Province wants region to use local lake to service future growth By Amanda Persico yorkregion.com Apr 21, 2011 he province is forcing York Region to turn Lake Simcoe into a water treatment centre to accommodate massive growth and servicing in northern York Region over the next 20 years. The region ac...