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Feb 20th, 2015
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By Jenni Dunning Midland Times PENETANGUISHENE – The fight to keep Penetanguishene Secondary School open will not be over until construction begins on a new Midland high school, says Penetanguishene Mayor Gerry Marshall. Education Minister Liz Sandals announced Feb. 20 a new, $27.3-million high schoo...
Jan 30th, 2015
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By Jenni Dunning Midland Mirror PENETANGUISHENE – Road maintenance is the winner in the 2015 budget for the Town of Penetanguishene, while parks took the biggest hit. The largest increase went to the public works department and roads with $2,308,059. That is a boost of $157,222 from last year’s alloc...
Jan 27th, 2015
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By Sara Carson Barrie Advance Your municipal council members may be holding illegal closed session meetings and if you formally complain, the investigation that follows may not be accurate. Tuesday, Ontario Ombudsman André Marin released his third-annual report on closed session meetings. He criticiz...
Jan 19th, 2015
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‘Rare’ for maximum amount to be awarded by Department of Canadian Heritage  By Jenni Dunning  Midland Mirror PENETANGUISHENE – In a “rare” move, the federal government is giving Penetanguishene $500,000 for its Champlain celebrations – the maximum it can dole out for a historical legacy project. “It’...
Jan 15th, 2015
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AWARE Simcoe List of municipal employees in Simcoe County who were paid more that $100,000 in 2013. Link to entire list that was released today.  Two municipalities – Essa and Tay – do not appear on the list. County of Simcoe AITKEN MARK Chief Administrative Officer $239,961.54 $1,426.30 ...
Jan 14th, 2015
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Do you believe in open and transparent government? Do you believe in protecting farmland, water quality and environmental health? Are you retired but still want to make a valuable contribution to your community and want to leave a legacy for your grandchildren? The majority of AWARE Simcoe board memb...
Dec 19th, 2014
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Long-delayed project still within $28-million budget, says official By Jenni Dunning Midland Mirror PENETANGUISHENE – The long-awaited sewage treatment plant in Penetanguishene is expected to be fully completed in May or June, according to town staff. Discussion about the plant, the plans for which h...
Dec 9th, 2014
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Public will be able to flle complaints about municipalities, universities, school boards (but not Conservation Authorities!) Ontario Ombudsman news release Ontario Ombudsman André Marin today welcomed the historic passage of a new law that will allow his office to investigate complaints about municip...
Dec 9th, 2014
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County of Simcoe news release County Council today elected Gerry Marshall, Mayor of the Town of Penetanguishene, to serve as Simcoe County Warden for 2015 and 2016. “I am honoured to be elected as Simcoe County Warden for 2015 and 2016,” said Warden Marshall. “I look forward to work...
Dec 7th, 2014
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UPDATED twice on December 8 2014 Outspoken on issues of transparency and accountability By Kate Harries AWARE News Network Simcoe County elects a new warden on Tuesday. In the running are Basil Clarke, Ramara’s newly elected mayor, and second-term Penetanguishene Mayor Gerry Marshall. Councillors wil...