Diapers, pet waste as well as Barrie, Orillia organics could be includedBy Kate Harries AWARE Simcoe November 9 2011The County has let a Request for Proposal to find consultants to review composting technologies, develop a process to select a supplier,...

Hough hints at OMB appeal of New Tec decision  By Kate Harries AWARE Simcoe November 9 2011Neighbours of the County’s new Beeton roads garage have made it clear they want a 450-metre noise barrier. New Tecumseth council has backed them up, making it pa...

New guidelines for fill placement NVCA newsletter November 9 2011 At its October 27 meeting, the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority board directed staff to keep the 2012 levy to 1/73 per cent. It also approved an MOU for Oro-Medonte, new guideli...

Clearview Councillor Thom Patterson sought review  By Laurie Watt Nov 09, 2011  DUNTROON – Ontario needs to revise its school-closure guidelines to give the public a right of appeal, says the Simcoe County District School Board’s vice-chair...

Surveying Notty’s rainbow trout By Trina Berlo Barrie Advance Nov 09, 2011 WASAGA BEACH – A group of anglers have teamed up with the Ministry of Natural Resources to survey rainbow trout in the Nottawasaga River. Twenty-eight anglers with the Not...

SLR Consulting hired to assist staff from NVCA newsletter November 9 2011 Another frequently asked question at the NVCA is regarding the status of the Highlands Companies’ quarry application. Due to the size and complexity of the application, the NVCA ...

By BOB BRUTON Barrie Examiner November 15 2011 Barrie’s university campus cards are on the table, now it awaits the province’s hand. REad more  University campus on the books for council  By BOB BRUTON BARRIE EXAMINER November 9 Barrie is h...

New Tecumseth Free Press November 9, 2011 Alliston Bridge crosses over the Boyne River on King Street and is not restricted for use by weight loads. Read more ...

Movement to stop the mega quarry could garner tourism awardsNDACT news release November 8th, 2011Honeywood, ON – Two key organizers of FOODSTOCK are nominated for the regional Hills of Headwaters Tourism Awards. Less than a month has passed since the O...

Ratepayers' Association holds information session Monday November 28AWARE Simcoe November 8 2011The Townshio of Springwater is holding a public information session on its Midhurst Secondary Plan recently approved by Simcoe County, and then appealed to ...