AWARE Simcoe recommendations to promote transparency and public participation Text of submission to Simcoe County Governance Committee November 5, 2015 Meeting. AWARE Simcoe respectfully submits the following recommendations to the Simcoe County Governance Committee with the intention and hope of fur...
AWARE Simcoe Comments on Simcoe County OPF/MMF Site Selection AWARE Simcoe is pleased to submit comments on the Site selection process for the Organics Processing Facility and Materials Management Facility. We see these new facilities as a necessary step in the progression toward a zero waste economy...
Danny Beaton examines the massive stump of an ancient maple at French’s Hill Tiny’s large old forest tracts atop world’s purest water are a precious resource By John Bacher Tiny Township is blessed to have some of the rarest and largest old-growth forests in southern Ontario south o...
Environmental groups win right to appeal decision on industry exemptions Ontario Nature news release TORONTO – The Ontario Court of Appeal has granted Ontario Nature and Wildlands League leave to appeal a lower court ruling that puts already endangered species at further risk of extinction. “Biologic...
Ground breaking case invokes Charter to protect First Nation community from toxic harm Today the Grassy Narrows First Nation is filing legal proceedings against Ontario asking the Divisional Court to overturn provincial plans for a decade of clearcut logging on Grassy Narrows’ homeland. This sm...
AWARE Simcoe News Release A judge has ruled against an application by AWARE Simcoe for an injunction against any cutting of the Beeton Woods until October, when a date was set for a judicial review of Simcoe County’s decision to lift a stop-work order. Tecumseth Estates has the right to start clear-c...
The following letter has been sent on behalf of AWARE Simcoe to federal party leaders and local candidates From the time of Confederation, each and every Canadian has had the right to travel on 40,000 lakes and 2.5 million rivers across the land. In October, 2012, the Conservative government brought ...
AWARE News Network Simcoe County has come up with a short list of seven possible sites for a composting and waste transfer facility. A staff report explaining the list is on the County Council agenda for Tuesday August 11. Presently, the County sends its organics to Hamilton. Five of the short-listed...
From Grassy Narrows Support Dear friends and supporters, Since April, Grassy Narrows First Nation activist and grandmother Judy DaSilva has faced mounting legal costs from a CN railway lawsuit, meant to intimidate her and other Indigenous activists who are working to protect waterways from oil spills...
Mayor Bill French, Dan McLean and Colin McLarty By Kate Harries AWARE News Network Springwater Mayor Bill French’s election campaign expenses will be audited following an application filed by former deputy mayor Dan McLean. The stakes could be high. The penalties under the Municipal Elections Act ...
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