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In Quarries
Sep 1st, 2011
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Statement from Minister of the Environment John Wilkinson Regarding Highland Companies Proposed Quarry in Dufferin County News release fron Ontario environment ministry September 1, 2011  “After careful consideration, the Minister of Natural Resources and I have agreed to bring forward a regula...
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In Simcoe County
Sep 1st, 2011
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Bulky pickup survives for another yearBy Kate Harries AWARE Simcoe September 1 2011Simcoe County councillors have been told by their staff that they have some tough choices to make – by September – on how best to handle the residential garbage that is going to the county’s landfill sites.Changes are ...
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In Simcoe County
Sep 1st, 2011
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‘Not enough is being recycled’ By Ian McInroy – Barrie Examiner September 1 2011 There’s no time to waste. Simcoe County councillors are considering further restrictions on curbside waste pickup in their member municipalities (excluding Barrie and Orillia, which are separated cities). Read more...
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In Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority
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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In Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
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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In Simcoe County
Sep 1st, 2011
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Ramara mayor worried increase will hurt economy By Sara Ross The Packet & Times August 30 2011 A local township mayor is concerned a 49% increase in development charges imposed by the County of Simcoe could hamper growth. Read more ...
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In Innisfil
Sep 1st, 2011
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Innisfil Scope August 31 2011 Innisfil councillor Lynn Dollin was elected to represent the interests of the Ontario Small Urban Municipalities, at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s annual general meeting last week. Read more ...
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In Uncategorized
Sep 1st, 2011
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Southern Ontario Water Consortium brings together variety of partners Marketwire — Aug. 23, 2011 — Southern Ontario families will benefit from a new system to develop, test and demonstrate clean water technologies for local, national and global markets thanks to a federal investment in a ...
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In Meetings, events
Aug 31st, 2011
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A Garden Harvest Festival on the Labour Day WeekendEmail from 100 Mile August 31 2011Please join us as we celebrate the local harvest with a variety of interesting events!...
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In Energy
Aug 31st, 2011
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'Work l0cally' needs to be the policy for infrastructureLetter to the Ontario Minister of Infrastructure, Bob Chiarelli August 30 2011This information: Canada'a deadly oil  just underscores why we need to minimize our consumption of gasoline, especially for commuting.  ...