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County Council votes to doom Beeton Woods

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May 12th, 2015
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Tough times ahead for Beeton Woods wildlife? -Jennifer Howard photo
Tough times ahead for Beeton Woods wildlife -Jennifer Howard photo AWARE News Network After going in camera and deciding not to receive information submitted by the Town of New Tecumseth and residents, Simcoe County Clerk Brenda Clark said councillors voted 18-9 to lift the stop work order and allow ...
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‘This is my home, part of my soul’

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May 12th, 2015
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Letter to New Tecumseth Free Press Online from Stephanie MacLellan New Tecumseth is a beautiful, kind, peaceful place to live. I am proud everyday to call the community of Beeton my home. But what I have witnessed over the last three months has been, honestly, a little heartbreaking. I have become hi...
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Countdown is on for future of Beeton Woods

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May 10th, 2015
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What lies ahead for Beeton Woods wildlife like this Red-headed Woodpecker, feeding young? -Jennifer Howard photo
What lies ahead for Beeton Woods wildlife like this Red-headed Woodpecker, feeding young? -Jennifer Howard photo Residents raise issue of what evidence county council is allowed to receive By Kate Harries AWARE News Network Concerned Citizens of New Tecumseth have sent Simcoe County Clerk Brenda Clar...
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Essa names NVCA in lawsuit regarding Nottawasaga River erosion

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Apr 30th, 2015
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 New Tecumseth Free Press Online Updated 4:25 pm – A statement issued by Essa Township this afternoon only confirms a lawsuit has been filed. “The Township of Essa has started an action in Superior Court against various parties dealing with several erosion-related issues along the Nottawa...
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Rotary Club of Barrie recognized for support of Tiffin Centre

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Apr 24th, 2015
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Release from the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority The board recognized the long-standing relationship between the Rotary Club of Barrie and the Tiffin Centre for Conservation by renaming the Tiffin Group Campground to the Rotary Group Campground. Through the Spring Tonic Festival and other i...
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The Minesing Wetlands – Jewel of the Nottawasaga River Watershed

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Apr 17th, 2015
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“For many of us, water simply flows from a faucet, and we think little about it beyond this point of contact. We have lost a sense of respect for the wild river, for the complex workings of a wetland, for the intricate web of life that water supports.” – Sandra Postel, Last Oasis: Facing ...
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Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority hands out awards

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Apr 17th, 2015
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Alliston Herald SIMCOE COUNTY – Volunteers and community supporters were the stars at the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority’s Evening of Thanks. The event, held April 16 during National Volunteer Week, celebrated the contributions of individuals, organizations and businesses that helpin...
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NVCA 2015 budget approved

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Mar 31st, 2015
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Highlights of the NVCA board of directors’ March 27 2015 meeting from the NVCA The board of directors approved the authority’s 2015 budget at $4,877,242. The 2015 budget is $267,044 higher than 2014. Of that increase, $61,000 came from a 3% increase in the municipal levy. The levy accounts for ...
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The Majestic Nottawasaga River

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Mar 7th, 2015
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“Nottawasaga”…from the Algonquin translation referring to the outlet of the river where Huron would battle their mortal enemies, the Iroquois  As a child of the 1950s, growing up in Toronto near the old stock yards of St. Clair Avenue, it was a real treat to join our family and head up to Wasag...
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So you want to buy a forest

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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...
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