Rural Intentions – a word from Craighurstby Lynette Mader Springwater News July 18 2013Our little community is fairly bursting with artistic talent. I mentioned the Arts Medonte activities last column and have also learned that two neighbours - Fran Po...

By Travis Mealing Midland Mirro July 19 2013 PENETANGUISHENE – Penetanguishene council has voiced support for a program to get help for municipalities to tackle the threat of the emerald ash borer. The Asian beetle has left a trail of dead and dying as...

Clean Air Alliance Bulletin July 16 2013 Today Ontario’s Energy Minister Bob Chiarelli announced that the Government of Ontario will pursue all cost-effective energy conservation and efficiency measures before investing in new higher-cost power plants....

Statement from NDACT, CORE and CAUSE July 18 2013The rural citizens' groups that led the fight against the Highland Mega Quarry have released the following statement. As you'll read, it is positive and welcoming. A new chapter begins! ...

New Tecumseth Free Press July 18, 2013The proponent of a proposed four-storey, 48-unit condominium building at 67 and 75 Boyne Street currently working through the zoning bylaw amendment process that would permit its construction, has been cleared by c...

By Bill French AWARE News Network July 18 2013I believe the conduct at the Springwater Township is moving to a new-time low. We hear the criticism all the time on tightly controlled members of the Harper government. People don’t necessarily agree with ...

Letter to the Springwater News July 18 2013I attended the Springwater Council meeting on Monday July 15, 2013. I was very saddened by a situation that transpired. Dan McLean, the deputy mayor, read a 2 page letter concerning Councillor Sandy McConkey. ...

New Tecumseth Free Press July 15, 2013Simcoe Grey MP Kellie Leitch will be sworn in this morning as the Harper government's new Minister of Labour, and Minister Status of Women. ...

ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE JULY 112 013 This Ontario Family Fishing Week, a new report warns of the threat of an invasive species which could put the health of the Great Lakes at stake, and damage Ontario’s boating, fishing and tourism economies. The report...

AWARE Simcoe July 12 2013Come out and support Shirley Boxem of NDACT (North Dufferin Agricultural and Community Taskforce) who will be appearing at the New Tecumseth Council meeting on Monday to talk about the lack of protections in place for either fo...