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Aug 22nd, 2017
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The Biology of Soil Health from the Compost Council of Canada An interactive, hands-on workshop for farmers to better understand the abundant life in soil DATE: Thursday AUGUST 24TH, 2017 TIME: 10AM-3PM LOCATION: UTOPIA HALL, 8396 6TH LINE UTOPIA, ON L0M 1T0 ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR THIS NO-...
Aug 21st, 2017
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For the greater good Letter to the Orillia Packet & Times from Don Morgan, Midland August 21 2017 As chair of AWARE Simcoe, I am disappointed that several recent letters to you by Mr. Doyle and Mr. McKee paint our organization in such negative terms. The references to AWARE and political interfer...
In Barrie
Aug 18th, 2017
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Letter to the Barrie Examiner from Mayor Jeff Lehman August 18 2017 Re: ‘Lehman throws support behind HST increase’ I wanted to clarify my position on the need for more municipal revenue. I’m sending this letter because I was not specific enough with my comments to the Examiner as r...
Aug 18th, 2017
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Run, Gerry, run Letter to the Orillia Packet & Times from Erin Chappelle, Victoria Harbour We are starting to see people positioning themselves to assume the role of the next MPP for Simcoe North. When it comes to this unique region of Ontario, there is clearly only one person, one politician tha...
In Barrie
Aug 16th, 2017
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Ontario Coalition of Indigenous Peoples demands inquiry By Bob Bruton, Barrie Examiner Barrie’s Allandale Station land needs a public inquiry, or a criminal investigation, to determine if an Indigenous burial site was desecrated, says a governor with the Ontario Coalition of Indigenous Peoples....
Aug 15th, 2017
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Orillia Packet & Times The County of Simcoe is encouraging anyone who spends time in the Simcoe County Forest to complete a brief survey to provide input into a review being undertaken of the recreation policy. The policy governs the public use of the Simcoe County Forest. The policy was approved...
Aug 7th, 2017
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from the Concerned Citizens of Adjala-Tosorontio Come join the fun and watch the CCAT float in the Alliston Potato Festival Parade on Friday August 11th starting at 7pm. The parade begins at Banting Memorial High School on Victoria Street, travels to Ontario Street, then to Nelson Street where its en...
Aug 6th, 2017
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From Friends of the Waverly Uplands Dufferin Aggregates is hosting a meeting for neighbours of the Teedon Pit regarding neighbours’ concerns aregarding damage to the underlying aquifer. The meeting is set for TUESDAY AUGUST 8 AT 6:30 P.M. at the North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre (Formally Mid...
Aug 3rd, 2017
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First annual showcase of local talent and resources By Tiny Township Councillor Cindy Hastings The inaugural Farm Fresh Food Fest is fast approaching! The volunteer association has been working very hard to put the finishing touches on what promises to be a successful annual celebration of agricultur...
Aug 1st, 2017
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Politician renowned for sense of humour Alliston Herald A stalwart supporter of the community who was renowned for his leadership skills, wit and love of sharing stories is no longer with us. Deputy Mayor Jamie Smith died Aug. 1 at home after suffering a heart-related complication, according to his w...