Mushroom magic connects nature and offers hope for humanity From the David Suzuki Foundation Until 1969, biologists thought mushrooms and other fungi were plants. They’re actually more closely related to animals, but with enough differences that ...

‘The burden of changing Canada’s direction on climate ahead of these crucial negotiations lands squarely on the shoulders of the Prime Minister,’ say #ClimateWelcome organizers by Deirdre Fulton Common Dreams Kicking off a new campaign aime...

Proposal for a “Bluebelt” — which also guards waterways — would see 1.5 million acres added to the protected area, which is already the bigger than P.E.I. By: Alex Ballingall Toronto Star Greenbelt, meet “Bluebelt.” That’s the vision of a collection of...

Remembrance Day ceremony at the Cenotaph in Springwater Park in honour of the Vespra Boys and all who fought so we may be free. Lest We Forget Assembling at 10 a.m. November 11, 2015 Veterans, school groups and church groups welcomed. Please contact Ma...

AWARE Simcoe recommendations to promote transparency and public participation Text of submission to Simcoe County Governance Committee November 5, 2015 Meeting. AWARE Simcoe respectfully submits the following recommendations to the Simcoe County Govern...

Ontario’s nuclear regulator is seeking an unprecedented 13-year licence to keep pumping out nuclear power, but what’s good for the nuke industry may not be good for residents living within the impact zone of a severe accident By Michelle Ad...

The full list of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s new 31-member cabinet, in order of precedence, sworn in today at Rideau Hall in Ottawa: Justin Trudeau – Prime Minister, Intergovernmental Affairs and Youth. Ralph Goodale – Public Safe...

AWARE Simcoe The Architectural Conservancy of Ontario has recognized the efforts of the Midhurst Ratepayers Association. Save Midhurst Village, represented by Sandy Buxton, David Strachan, and Margaret Prophet (Midhurst Ratepayer’s Association), ...

AWARE News Network The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission hearings into OPG’s request to rebuild their four aging Darlington reactors began yesterday in Courtice, Ontario, and continue today and tomorrow. Link to the agenda for a list of people a...

AWARE Simcoe Comments on Simcoe County OPF/MMF Site Selection AWARE Simcoe is pleased to submit comments on the Site selection process for the Organics Processing Facility and Materials Management Facility. We see these new facilities as a necessary st...