Letter from Barbara Huson, Beeton I have read comments about the issue of the Beeton Forest, that it is “private property” and that the Beeton residents’ fight to save the forest is just “emotional”. In many respects the reaction that this is “private ...
Should Simcoe County planning staff take over local development applications? Letter from Pamela Fulford To Ramara Mayor, Council, Clerk, Manager of Planning and County of Simcoe: Please include this letter on Ramara’s next Council agenda. I am request...
From Food & Water First On Thursday, September 3rd, voters in the provincial riding of Simcoe North will choose a new MPP in a by-election. Over the past few weeks, the Green Party has challenged the three rival party candidates to show their suppo...
The Ontario Clean Air Alliance asked the candidates in Simcoe North where they stand on the issue of power imports from Quebec. Here’s the OCAA summary of the issues and a link to the candidates’ responses ...
By Ian McInroy, Barrie Examiner The process to determine where the county’s proposed organics processing and materials management facilities will be located was recently approved by Simcoe County councillors – evaluating a shortlist of 7 si...
Announce public consultation dates and locations News release from Simcoe County During its meeting on August 25, 2015, County Council approved a recommendation to move forward with the siting process for both the Organics Processing Facility (OPF) and...
Environment Canada scientist who specializes in bird migrations has been placed on leave with pay after penning and performing protest song calling for PM to stand down By Peter Edwards Toronto Star An Environment Canada scientist who specializes in bi...
AWARE News Network Mel Howell, one of the leaders in the fight to stop Dump Site 41, passed away peacefully at his Horseshoe Valley home on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. He was 76. He is survived by his wife Ruth Ann and children Tracie, Lisa, Steven and...
By Tom Villemaire Barrie Examiner Power struggles are nothing new in Simcoe County. Last month Ramara Township council voted to support Innergex Renewable Energy’s 600-acre solar project that is predicted to produce 60 megawatts (mW) of power. As...
AWARE Simcoe News Release A judge has ruled against an application by AWARE Simcoe for an injunction against any cutting of the Beeton Woods until October, when a date was set for a judicial review of Simcoe County’s decision to lift a stop-work order....
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