Conservative rips into Liberals’ handling of debt retirement taxBy Cheryl Browne Special to the Examiner January 28 2011Jeanneke van Hattem is frustrated by what she says is a veil of secrecy surrounding the debt retirement tax she’s been paying ...

By MIRIAM KING QMI AGENCY January 25 2011INNISFIL — Development charges in the town are not the lowest in the area, Innisfil councillors were told recently. Development charges are levied on new residential, commercial and industrial development ...

CHAIN – Community Hands and Information Network’s next meeting:Feb. 24  at Steckley Gooderham on Worsley St. in BarrieDoors open about 8:00 a.m.8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.All area NGO’s are invited.  This is a great way to network!...

The County of Simcoe will hold the following regular meetings of Committee and Council during the month of February 2011:Human Services Committee – February 8 Corporate Services Committee – February 9 Performance Management Committee – February 10 Coun...

Campaign Lake Simcoe’s Response to the Proposed Simcoe Amendment to the Growth Plan AWARE Simcoe January 30 2011Executive SummaryWe strongly oppose the most recently proposed Simcoe County Growth Plan population allocations and employment zones, as the...

Barrie's new website will even talk to youBy Kate Harries AWARE Simcoe January 30 2010Things are looking up at Barrie City Hall - for citizens who want to be in the know.There’s a new website that's loaded with information and fun to explore. It will e...

Cal Patterson, Wasaga Beach Mayor and Simcoe County Warden will be Bill French’s guest on Politically Speaking a live phone-in show this coming Wednesday Feb 2 at 8:00 p.m. on Rogers TV Cable 53 Collingwood. You can phone in to 1-800-929-1475 during th...

By SARA ROSS, QMI AGENCY January 29 2011Work done to Lake Simcoe in the past year has created a firm foundation for future progress in improving the lake’s health, says Kate Jordan, spokesperson for the Ministry of the Environment.The first annua...

Monday January 31 is the deadline for comment on Simcoe County proposal NOTE: The Campaign Lake Simcoe submission (Document 7, see below), endorsed by AWARE Simcoe, is posted above as a separate itemBy Kate Harries AWARE Simcoe January 29 2011The provi...

By Trina Berlo Wasaga Sun Jan 28, 2011WASAGA BEACH – Simcoe County Warden and Wasaga Beach Mayor Cal Patterson said today he is dropping his demand for a retraction from Simcoe-Grey Conservative candidate Kellie Leitch. “I made my point. It’s time to m...