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In Environment
Apr 7th, 2011
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Ill-conceived conflict strategy quietly posted on EBR, comment closes April 11From Ontario Wildlife Coalition April 6 2011  The fate of Ontario’s coyotes and other wildlife will soon be determined.The Minister of Natural Resources is working with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affai...
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In Governance
Apr 7th, 2011
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EU negotiators in Ottawa for CETA talks   Rabble.ca April 5 2011 European Union trade negotiators will be in Ottawa April 11-15 to continue trade talks with the provinces and federal government on the Canada-EU free trade agreement. The deal on the table will have a considerable impact on jobs, farme...
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In Simcoe County
Apr 7th, 2011
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CBC News Apr 6, 2011  The regional landfill servicing Windsor, Ont., and the surrounding county municipalities will stop accepting garbage from Toronto once its current contract runs out in September — a decision made Tuesday night by the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority. Read more...
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In Environment
Apr 5th, 2011
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By Krystyn Tully Waterkeeper.ca Weekly April 5 2011 It finally feels like spring: the sun is out, the crocuses are up, and temperatures are climbing above freezing. It is a time for new life and fresh starts. This spring, we would like to make a pact with you. Let’s never again use the word “NIMBY”. ...
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In Quarries
Apr 5th, 2011
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from NDACT newsletter April 5 2011 Letters of objection to the Highland Company’s proposal for a 2,400 acre 200 foot below the water table open pit limestone mine are urgently needed. Letters must be signed and contain your return mailing address and be mailed or delivered to both the Ministry ...
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In Barrie
Apr 5th, 2011
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Homeowners to pay additional $88 this year By BOB BRUTON – Barrie Examiner April 5 2011 Find another $88 for the taxman. City council gave final approval Monday to a 2.63% property tax increase as part of the 2011 operating budget and capital plan. Read more...
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In Barrie
Apr 5th, 2011
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$3.3-million increase approved By BOB BRUTON – Barrie Examiner April 5 2011 The $400,000 is gone from this year’s Barrie city police budget. City council upheld its previous decision to cut that amount Monday, approving a $3.3-million increase in policing costs totalling $41.6-million in 2011. ...
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In Energy
Apr 5th, 2011
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Toronto Star March 31 3011 Port Hope is back in the spotlight. The town’s nuclear past is its legacy and its curse. Eldorado Nuclear Ltd., which refined radium used for treating cancer, and uranium that helped the Manhattan Project develop the first atomic bombs, provided employment to hundreds...
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In Governance
Apr 3rd, 2011
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Harper pledges deadline to wrap up EU and India trade talks Maude Barlow warns against deals during election period  By Michael Lewis Toronto Star March 31 2011 Prime Minister Stephen Harper pledged Thursday to clinch a free-trade deal with the European Union by 2012 and with India in 2013. Read more...
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In Quarries
Apr 3rd, 2011
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By WES KELLER Orangeville Citizen March 31 2011 Shelburne council is joining Melancthon in seeking a 120- day extension to the statutory 30-day time allowed for responses to the quarry application by The Highland Companies, and the township is lobbying other municipalities to follow suit. The Shelbur...