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Simcoe County approves tree-clearing activity at Beeton property

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May 12th, 2015
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By Brad Pritchard Alliston Herald UPDATED – A Beeton property owner will be allowed to continue cutting down trees at a 9th Line property.At a hearing today, Simcoe County council upheld its decision to allow a New Tecumseth landowner to chop down 30 acres of mature trees at the Tecumseth Estat...
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Rizzardo’s win appeal to rescind stop work order in Beeton woods

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May 12th, 2015
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New Tecumseth Free Press Online To public gallery shouts of “disgusting” and “follow the money boys, follow the money,” Simcoe County councillors voted 18-9 this morning to lift the stop work order, reinstating the special permit granted in January to Tecumseth Estates (Rizzar...
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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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Oro-Medonte residents clash with Boots and Hearts, WayHome organizers

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May 11th, 2015
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Music festivals featuring Neil Young, Kendrick Lamar and Sam Smith have local residents worried over degradation of rural lands By Tara Deschamps Toronto Star For weeks, Bruce Wiggins has watched in dismay as dozens of trucks haul burly construction equipment past his front window and into the Burl’s...
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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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Monday May 11: Save Strawberry Island presentation to Ramara

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May 4th, 2015
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from Pamela Fulford Pamela Fulford, who started an online petition will be giving a deputation to Council on Strawberry Island. She is opposing a proposal by Trans America Group, a real estate company from Alberta, to build 120 condominium units on small Strawberry Island in Lake Simcoe. When: Monday...
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LSRCA decision explanation raises many questions

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May 1st, 2015
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From Jack Gibbons North Gwillimbury Forest Alliance The LSRCA’s explanation of why they decided to delay implementation of new Watershed Development Guidelines for over a month raises as many questions as it answers. So we are asking those questions, including why is the authority recommending ...
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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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Conservation authority working on plan to protect rivers, creeks that drain into lake

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Apr 30th, 2015
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By Roberta Bell, Orillia Packet & Times A plan is in the works to protect Ramara Township rivers and creeks that drain into Lake Simcoe. Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) staff have inspected all of the rivers and creeks, looking for projects that could potentially improve them. “...
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