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Nov 27th, 2022
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Connor Earl Photo From OrilliaMatters, Nov. 27 2022. Letter to the Editor Yes, another letter in opposition to Doug Ford’s Bill 23 and related Greenbelt encroachment. It is great to see so many people writing letters to the editor, emailing/writing their MPPs and local council, attending rallies, sig...
Nov 27th, 2022
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From the Toronto Star Nov 27, 2022. Contributor Simon Woodside photo by David Hawke “Ford raises property taxes.” This is not exactly a headline you would expect to see written about Ontario’s buck-a-beer premier. By his own words, Doug Ford is all about cutting costs, taxes and red tape. He promised...
Nov 26th, 2022
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Stock Photo From BarrieToday, Nov 25 2022. Letter to the Editor Dear Premier Ford, Simcoe County and all of Ontario are experiencing an unprecedented affordable housing crisis, which requires all levels of government and all involved stakeholders to take concerted and effective action to address the ...
Nov 26th, 2022
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Join Just Recovery Simcoe Wed Nov 30, 1-2 pm. Make your presence felt!! For Just Recovery Simcoe click here  ...
Nov 24th, 2022
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From OrilliaMatters Nov 22,2022 Letter to the editor Stock image Those who don’t study history are bound to repeat it. Bill 23 seriously threatens years of progressive policy and legislative improvements that have made Ontario a great place to live, work and recreate in a safe environment that respec...
Nov 24th, 2022
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This petition will be presented to the Ontario Legislature on Monday Nov 28,2022. The petition is here Stock photo / Skitterphoto via Pexels...
Nov 23rd, 2022
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From BarrieToday Nov 22, 2022. Letter to the editor Sweeping changes are being proposed by the Ford government in Bill 23. Focusing on conservation, development charges, the Municipal Act, Ontario Heritage Act (OHA), Ontario Land Tribunal Act and Planning Act, municipal governments including council,...
Nov 23rd, 2022
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Nov 22nd, 2022
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From OrilliaMatters, Nov 16, 2022. Letter to the Editor Stock Photo There are few topics that all of us will agree on. However, food and shelter have always been the critical essence to our very existence each and every day, including tomorrow’s generations. Regardless of all the other influences tha...
Nov 22nd, 2022
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From Midland Today Nov 20,2022. column by David Hawke photo by David Hawke Despite my personal preference of returning this column to one of discussing natural wonders, I am once again propelled to wax politicalabout the proposed Bill 23: The More Houses Built Faster Act. Sorry, but there is a need t...