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In Meetings, events
May 10th, 2011
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The Simcoe Region chapter of Council of Canadians meets Wednesday May 11 at the Barrie Public Library, starting at 7 p.m. Clay Lafleur is to present Georgian College Student Research Report “Tapped Out” water bottle issue our chapter is working on. For more information call 705 487 2220  ...
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In Barrie
May 8th, 2011
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Resident wants bulky pickup service returned By BOB BRUTON – Barrie Examiner May 6 2011 Barrie’s Paul Collins wants a bigger haul of junk going to the dump. He’d like to see this city start picking up bulky garbage items again. Read more ...
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In Simcoe County
May 8th, 2011
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Open letter to Simcoe County council from Kelly Clune, Orillia May 5 2011The county must implement a fair, effective waste collection system — one that places financial responsibilities on the people and industries that generate the waste....
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In Ramara
May 8th, 2011
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Animal cruelty case subject to charter challenge Orillia Packet and Times May 6 2011 Ramara Township Mayor Bill Duffy’s animal cruelty case will be heard in Orillia court on Oct. 26 for the continuation of a charter challenge. Read more ...
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In Midland
May 8th, 2011
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Politicians see promise in embracing and developing cultural sector By Andrew Philips Midland Mirror May 06, 2011  MIDLAND – Paintbrushes, palettes and pencil crayons are just a few of the items that spring to mind when someone mentions the word “art.” But area politicians would also like people to e...
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In Springwater
May 8th, 2011
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By Bill French Springwater News April 28 2011 After over four months in their roles, the Springwater councillors have now been exposed to the numerous training and orientation sessions pertaining to the various activities that they were elected to oversee. Most are doing well and I would say only one...
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In Indigenous
May 7th, 2011
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By Scott HarrisCouncil of Canadians May 4 2011A major oil pipeline spill first detected on April 29 in northern Alberta has leaked an estimated 28,000 barrels of crude near the Lubicon community of Little Buffalo. The leak, from the Rainbow pipeline owned by a subsidiary of Houston-based Plains All A...
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In Midland
May 7th, 2011
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By Nicole Million Midland Mirroe May 04, 2011  rMIDLAND – Midland councillors took part in their own version of a sharing circle last week as members sat down for a strategic planning session to set priorities for the next four years. Although more than 20 ideas were bandied about, economic developme...
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In Simcoe County
May 7th, 2011
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Warden had to ‘beg’ for quorum at budget meeting By Richard Blanchard Innisfil Scope May 4 2011 Some Simcoe County councillors could be facing punitive measures, if they don’t improve their attendance record at meetings. Bradford West Gwillimbury mayor Doug White said that he was highly disappointed ...
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In Innisfil
May 7th, 2011
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Davidson will ask for partial removal of median near 25th Sideroad By Chris Simon Innisfil Scope May 4 2011  Six ‘planter’ medians will be removed from the Innisfil Beach Road Precinct 2A reconstruction plans. However, the change will not affect medians that have already been erected alon...