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In Simcoe County
Jul 1st, 2011
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Eco Fee debate misses the PointNew Release from RCO - June 30 2011TORONTO – On waste reduction and producer responsibility, Ontario has dropped from last place to first place until this year. Using policy tools like the Waste Diversion Act, the Ontario government is transitioning the financial respon...
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In Quarries
Jul 1st, 2011
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Thank you to AWARE Simcoe for hosting panel discussion  Letter to Simcoe.com June 30 2011 Although saddened by what I heard, I thank AWARE Simcoe for hosting a panel discussion on Saturday, June 25 in Alliston concerning the Highland Companies mega quarry in the works in Melancthon Township, Dufferin...
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In New Tecumseth
Jul 1st, 2011
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Seeking $150,000 for “false and defamatory” postings By Maija Hoggett Simcoe.com Jun 30, 2011  NEW TECUMSETH – In response to a wrongful dismissal lawsuit filed by former clerk Gayla McDonald, New Tecumseth Mayor Mike MacEachern is launching a $150,000 countersuit for defamation of ...
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In Simcoe County
Jul 1st, 2011
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CBC News Jun 29, 2011 Canada’s environment ministers have agreed to cut down on the consumer product packaging that often ends up in landfills. Meeting in Yellowknife on Tuesday, federal, provincial and territorial environment said they will develop a nationwide approach to reduce the packaging...
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In Quarries
Jun 30th, 2011
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News release from CAUSE, NDACT June 29 2011Melancthon ON -- The Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE)  has submitted its letter of objection to a mega-quarry proposal in Melancthon Township to the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR).One of the 2,000+ letters of objection to a proposed 2,3...
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In Quarries
Jun 29th, 2011
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Why local chefs are pissed at quarry proposal BY: KARON LIU The Grid June 29 2011 A proposal to build the country’s largest aggregate quarry about 100 km northwest of Toronto, in Dufferin County, has sent farmers, politicians and chefs into a frenzy. A crowd of a hundred or so farmers, environmentali...
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In Simcoe County
Jun 29th, 2011
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Supporters of water research centre still hopeful that it can become realityBy Kate Harries AWARE Simcoe June 29 2011Simcoe County Council may have closed the door on hopes that it will facilitate the establishment of a world-class research centre in Tiny Township.But supporters of proponent Dr. Will...
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In Simcoe County
Jun 29th, 2011
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County resolution leaves door open for Shotyk plan By DOUGLAS GLYNN – Barrie Examiner – June 29 2011 A resolution passed Tuesday by Simcoe County council declaring the former Site 41 property surplus leaves the door open for development of the research centre proposed by a geochemistry professo...
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Jun 27th, 2011
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Interview with Algonquin leader Bob Lovelace BLOG POST by MILES HOWE JUNE 27, 2011 To look at us, you’d think we were just one more group of middle-class tourists chasing the Mediterranean sun. And we like it that way. Tucked away on secret, sandy, shores, members of the Canadian Boat to Gaza b...
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In Simcoe County
Jun 27th, 2011
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Shotyk proposal for world-class research institute hangs in the balanceAWARE Simcoe June 26 2011The disposition of Site 41 will be discussed by County Council on Tuesday. This is a link to the agenda.Under COUNTY OF SIMCOE COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS is an email from Dr. William Shotyk to co...