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Mar 7th, 2015
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You’re buying a forest? That’s wonderful! What a privilege, to own a natural space where you can withdraw from the stresses of modern life and enjoy something that’s becoming increasingly rare. You want to get value from the forest? You’re so wise. I’m sure you will buil...
Feb 23rd, 2015
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The Mayor’s View Springwater Council approved the 2015 Operating and Capital Budget. I congratulate our staff for responding to the new direction Council provided which was slightly different than the direction provided from the previous council. In the end we were able to approve a budget that...
Feb 20th, 2015
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We often hear the term “special interest groups” used to disparage citizens and environmental groups who protest or oppose developments of one kind or another, whether it’s pipelines or urban sprawl. The term that should be used is “public” interest groups because there is rarely any monetary gain to...
Feb 20th, 2015
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In October, 2012, the Conservative government brought forward an Omnibus Bill that changed dozens of laws, including the ancient Navigable Waters Protection Act. Under the new Navigation Protection Act, federal protection of citizens’ right to navigate our country’s waterways was withdrawn from all b...
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Feb 14th, 2015
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… while polluting air, land and water The following letter has been sent to Mr. David Chernushenko, Ottawa’s Environment Committee Chair: It is sad to read that our nation’s capital was bamboozled by promises of a quick fix to solve its waste woes.  Of course, Ottawa is not the only city ...
Feb 14th, 2015
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The motto for Nottawasaga Steelheaders is “Put a little back”. To some, including those that fish, this can be interpreted to mean releasing all their caught fish. The practice of “catch & release” is a philosophy that is gaining acceptance by anglers in response to decreasing numbers of fish as ...
Feb 14th, 2015
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The Mayor’s view We have completed two months as the new council for the 2014-2018 term. Everyone on council is working hard to meet the needs of our residents and at the same time provide guidance and leadership as we move Springwater Township into the future. The 2015 budget has been a focus....
Jan 23rd, 2015
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You may have noticed we have added some new bloggers to this site. It is a real pleasure to welcome Gary Christie, a passionate angler from the GTA with a particular attachment to the Nottawasaga River. He’s also a scientist who explains with great clarity what’s happening to the lifeforms in the wat...
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Jan 19th, 2015
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Ontario’s 1st Zero Waste Conference was held at Orillia’s Lakehead University last summer.  One of the outcomes from the Conference was a list of action items that attendees requested be forwarded to the province to encourage policy changes that will help reduce waste in Ontario. Gord Joy...
Jan 14th, 2015
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Do you believe in open and transparent government? Do you believe in protecting farmland, water quality and environmental health? Are you retired but still want to make a valuable contribution to your community and want to leave a legacy for your grandchildren? The majority of AWARE Simcoe board memb...