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In Midland
Feb 7th, 2012
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All town employees now unionized except library staff, part-timers and management By Nicole Million Midland Mirro Feb 03, 2012 MIDLAND – Twenty-nine Town of Midland employees have voted to unionize. The employees work as office staff at the municipal office, recreation centre, fire hall, water/wastew...
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Feb 7th, 2012
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Venue has been changed from Innisfil to Essa Township By Ian McInroy – Barrie Examiner – February 2 2012 ESSA TWP. — Farmers’ fields east of Ivy will be transformed when Ontario’s biggest agricultural event brings thousands of people to the area. Read more      Plowing match moves to Essa...
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Feb 7th, 2012
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By NATHAN TAYLOR, The Packet & Times February 4 2012 The issues faced by the Downtown Orillia Management Board (DOMB) continue to pile up. No longer is it simply merchants versus city council, which seemed to be the case after DOMB chair Mariano Tulipano and more than 30 downtown business owners...
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Feb 7th, 2012
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Finishing the sewage treatment plant a no-brainer’ Helen Luzius Midland Free Press February 2 2012 Thank you for this opportunity. These are my thoughts regarding my first year on town council. Read more ...
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Feb 7th, 2012
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Two members of council were endorsed by labour Midland Free Press February 2 2012 Reporter Douglas Glynn examines who Councillor Zena Pendlebury may have had in her sights when she promised to “go aftr the 2 labour-friendly members of our council who are supporting the cuts.” Full story ...
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In Barrie
Feb 4th, 2012
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Sunnidale Centre, Vic Village could be closed By Laurie Watt Barrie Advance Feb 02, 2012  BARRIE – Barrie is looking to close two recreation centres in its downtown core, even as the city urges others, like the Simcoe County District School Board, to invest downtown. Read more ...
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Feb 2nd, 2012
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Tiny Township Meeting January 30, 2012By Vickie Kee AWARE Tiny February 2 2012 Deputy-Mayor George Lawrence chaired the meeting because of the absence of the Mayor Ray Millar.Les Selby Consulting Services, on behalf of K.J. Beamish Construction Company Limited, made a request for leaveof council to m...
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Feb 1st, 2012
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Counties and municipalities left to police themselves Letter to Innisfil Scope February 1 2011 Another blow to democracy and the citizens of Ontario was made in Alliston recently, at the Ministry of Infrastructure’s Place to Grow announcement. It was announced that the province was handing over even ...
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Feb 1st, 2012
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Open Letter to Minister Christopher Bentley Orillia Packet and Times January 31 2012 Municipal solid waste (MSW) is comprised of materials that are compostable (40-60%), reuseable, recyclable and items which should not be manufactured in the first place. A large portion of waste can be eliminated wit...
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Feb 1st, 2012
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Proposal would raise fees by 27.9 per cent in each of the next three years By Chris Simon Innisfil Scope February 1 2012 A significant increase in building permit fees will drive away development, according to local builders. Read more ...