from Solar Farm Awareness Project September 5 2011Aria Solar Power roject at the corner of County Rd 27 and Old Second North in Soringwater: Public Information Session #1 on Tuesday, September 6 between 3 and 6 pm at the Elmvale Community Hal, 33 Queen...

Eric Hodgins to address issues regarding annexed Innisfil lands AWARE Simcoe September 5 2010  Eric Hodgins, Barrie’s Growth Management Coordinator, will be making a presentation to the AWARE Simcoe board on Thursday, September 8, from 7-8 pm, on...

Tiny Council Report of August 29 2011By Vickie Kee AWARE Tiny September 3 2011...

By Cecily Ross Ontario Nature August-September 2011 When The Highland Companies announced plans to build one of North America’s largest quarries on some of the richest soil in southern Ontario, farmers, citizens and local politicians dug in for a fight...

Statement from Minister of the Environment John Wilkinson Regarding Highland Companies Proposed Quarry in Dufferin County News release fron Ontario environment ministry September 1, 2011  “After careful consideration, the Minister of Natural Reso...

Bulky pickup survives for another yearBy Kate Harries AWARE Simcoe September 1 2011Simcoe County councillors have been told by their staff that they have some tough choices to make – by September – on how best to handle the residential garbage that is ...

‘Not enough is being recycled’ By Ian McInroy – Barrie Examiner September 1 2011 There’s no time to waste. Simcoe County councillors are considering further restrictions on curbside waste pickup in their member municipalities (excluding Barrie an...

Answers provided to Wasaga Beach councillor’s questionsBy Sandy Agnew AWARE Simcoe August 31 2011The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority held a special meeting on August 19th, primarily as an orientation session for new members. ...

‘Innovation’ could help solve Upper York Region’s future waste problems By Chris Simon Innisfil Scope August 31 2011 York Region is looking for ways to handle sewage from a growing population, and part of that solution may involve Lake Simcoe. Re...

Ramara mayor worried increase will hurt economy By Sara Ross The Packet & Times August 30 2011 A local township mayor is concerned a 49% increase in development charges imposed by the County of Simcoe could hamper growth. Read more ...