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Dec 1st, 2018
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In a historic first, mayors from Great Lakes cities and leadership of the Anishinabek Nation band together to oppose new rules for water withdrawals set to be approved by a U.S-based Compact. – Erika Engel/CollingwoodToday photo by: Erika Engel Barrie Today First Nations leaders and Canadian an...
Nov 18th, 2018
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Christian Island, Georgian Bay  from the Blue Mountain Watershed Trust Foundation  The Blue Mountain Watershed Trust Foundation will hold its annual general meeting on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at the Craigleith Community Centre, 132 Lakeshore Road East, The Blue Mountains. Agenda: 4:00 PM – Social ...
Nov 16th, 2018
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Speaking truth to power is not a conflict of interest for professional planners, board rules News release from Donnelly Law As the Globe and Mail reported on Nov 9, 2018, Mr. Victor Doyle MCIP, RPP has won his case against the Government of Ontario – he did not violate government ethics, his actions ...
Oct 31st, 2018
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Paul Bonwick by John Edwards Collingwood Connection One of the key figures in Collingwood’s judicial inquiry isn’t likely to be able to participate if he doesn’t receive funding from the Town of Collingwood. This was the message of David O’Connor, representative for Paul Bonwick during a status heari...
Oct 22nd, 2018
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51 municipalities across Ontario reported to have extended election by a day AWARE Simcoe note: Voters, check how candidates have responded to questions from AWARE Simcoe. To find their responses, go to: Candidates / Election 2018 on the menu bar and click on the required municipality. Then open the ...
Sep 27th, 2018
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Update from the Collingwood Judicial Inquiry In preparation for the public hearings, Inquiry counsel have begun meeting and interviewing participants, potential witnesses and others who have information about the subject of the Inquiry. That process started on September 4, 2018. This important step a...
Sep 20th, 2018
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by John Edwards Collingwood Connection The 2014-2018 term of Collingwood council was one of change. In addition to four first-time members to the group, including Deputy Mayor Brian Saunderson and councillors Bob Madigan, Tim Fryer and Cam Ecclestone, the term also saw changes to Collingwood’s govern...
Jun 26th, 2018
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Collingwood Connection photo by John Edwards Collingwood Connection As members of council entered the chambers for their meeting, a crowd chanted “We want answers.” This was a portion of a group of a about 90 people who rallied outside town hall prior to the June 25 meeting. The rally came on the hee...
Jun 19th, 2018
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Unsealed police documents from 2014 allege fraud and breach of trust involving Collingwood town hall By Dave Seglins · CBC News A former Liberal MP may have used his connections with municipal officials in a popular vacation town northwest of Toronto — including his sister, the mayor — to secure a $7...
May 31st, 2018
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by John Edwards Collingwood Connection  Collingwood’s deputy mayor wants the top job. Brian Saunderson will be running for mayor in the municipal election this October. “After serving a term as deputy mayor, I’ve had experience learning the ropes,” he said. “I don’t think it’s a job you just jump int...