New Tecumseth Free Press Online April 7, 2011 Simcoe County’s Solid Waste Management Strategy (SWMS), the guiding force of pending changes to residential garbage collection and disposal, including the prospect of paying weekly for curbside pick-u...

By DOUGLAS GLYNN Midland Free Press April 7 2011 The mayors of North Simcoe’s four municipalities have agreed to work together to attract businesses to the area. Read more ...

Midland Free Press April 7 2011 Thirteen Town of Midland employees were paid more than $100,000 in 2010, according to information released last week under Ontario’s Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act. Read more    ‘Sun’ shines on wag...

By DOUGLAS GLYNN Midland Free Press April 7 2011 The Midland Police Service has tabled a preliminary proposal outlining the cost of providing policing to Penetanguishene. Read more ...

Ill-conceived conflict strategy quietly posted on EBR, comment closes April 11From Ontario Wildlife Coalition April 6 2011  The fate of Ontario’s coyotes and other wildlife will soon be determined.The Minister of Natural Resources is working with ...

EU negotiators in Ottawa for CETA talks   Rabble.ca April 5 2011 European Union trade negotiators will be in Ottawa April 11-15 to continue trade talks with the provinces and federal government on the Canada-EU free trade agreement. The deal on the tab...

CBC News Apr 6, 2011  The regional landfill servicing Windsor, Ont., and the surrounding county municipalities will stop accepting garbage from Toronto once its current contract runs out in September — a decision made Tuesday night by the Essex-Windsor...

By Krystyn Tully Waterkeeper.ca Weekly April 5 2011 It finally feels like spring: the sun is out, the crocuses are up, and temperatures are climbing above freezing. It is a time for new life and fresh starts. This spring, we would like to make a pact w...

from NDACT newsletter April 5 2011 Letters of objection to the Highland Company’s proposal for a 2,400 acre 200 foot below the water table open pit limestone mine are urgently needed. Letters must be signed and contain your return mailing address...

Homeowners to pay additional $88 this year By BOB BRUTON – Barrie Examiner April 5 2011 Find another $88 for the taxman. City council gave final approval Monday to a 2.63% property tax increase as part of the 2011 operating budget and capital plan. Rea...