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Jan 1st, 2021
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Link to video message From David Attenborough …It’s been a challenging few months for many of us but the reaction to these extraordinary times has proved that when we work together there is no limit to what we can accomplish. Today we are experiencing environmental change as never before ...
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Jan 1st, 2021
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AWARE SImcoe These Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition fact sheets describe the lake’s environment, policy initiatives, and what you can do on your own property. Please share. Naturalizing Lake Simcoe Shorelines What Is The Lake Simcoe Protection Plan? What You Can Do To Keep Lake Simcoe Clean Lake Si...
Dec 31st, 2020
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From left: Kate Harries, John Beaucage (then Grand Council Chief of the Anishinabek Nation), Carolynn and Wayne Fishleigh at the Site 41 camp in 2009. -Mary Rajapakse photo By Kate Harries AWARE News Network Carolynn Fishleigh was a determined defender of the water and the Stop Dump Site 41 group was...
Dec 29th, 2020
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By Frank Matys Orillia Today A group of Ramara township residents, living in an area targeted for development, is concerned the municipality is acting hastily to make it happen. “We are not against development, we understand it is going to come — but protect the people that are here,” said Patrick He...
Dec 29th, 2020
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Organic farmer and environmental campaigner: Prince Charles By Kate Harries AWARE News Network “This is the time,” Margaret Atwood told listeners of the Today program on BBC’s Radio 4 this morning. “This is the crossroads in the history of our species on the planet and we have to start paying attenti...
Dec 23rd, 2020
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A recent study found that extreme ice‐free years are becoming more frequent in lakes across North America, bringing ecological impacts and affecting the livelihoods of the people who rely on them. -CBC photo Ice-free years have become more than three times more frequent since 1978 By Nicole Mortillar...
Dec 14th, 2020
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Crews are shown working on the site of a provincially significant wetland a few years ago in Barrie. David Hawke/OrilliaMatters Outdoors columnist implores readers to learn about and appreciate the environment By David Hawke Orillia Matters I know there are readers of this column who are waiting impa...
Dec 14th, 2020
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A map showing the three proposed developments that would make up the Rama Road Corridor. ‘MZOs are not something that should be given out like candy,’ says executive director of Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition By: Jessica Owen Barrie Today Three controversial developments in Ramara Township – refer...
Dec 14th, 2020
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Don’t let the bastards grind you down. News release from Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition One of Canada’s, and indeed the world’s, most notable authors, Margaret Atwood, has come out to support a local environmental group – Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition (SCGC). A limited edition print co-d...
Dec 9th, 2020
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Deputy Speaker Rick Nicholls is in the chair yesterday when the recorded vote on Bill 229 is announced, with no withdrawal of Schedule 6, which attracted widespread opposition for undermining the role of Conservation Authorities. Keeping Faith with Ontarians Regarding Recent Environmental Announcemen...