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Oct 13th, 2016
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Maude Barlow: Canada’s Water Crisis & What We Can Do From Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition   Maude Barlow, internationally-acclaimed water advocate and former advisor on Water Issues to the United Nations, has just released her latest book – “Boiling Point” outlining Cana...
Oct 12th, 2016
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Public Forum: Ensuring a Positive Water Future in Simcoe County from the Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition You are cordially invited to attend our public forum about protecting our water resources through Greenbelt expansion in Simcoe County. Where: Midhurst United Church, 91 Doran Road, Midhurst Whe...
Oct 12th, 2016
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from the Friends of Simcoe Forests Please join the Friends of Simcoe Forests as we welcome Dr. John Bacher to speak about the state of forests past, present and future. When Saturday October 15 2016 1-3 pm Where Grenfel Community Centre, 1989 Sunnidale Road, Springwater Dr. Bacher is an international...
Oct 9th, 2016
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AWARE News Network A public information session is scheduled for Tuesday October 18, 4:30 to 9:00 pm at Snow Valley Ski Resort, to alert residents to the impacts of growth and provide an opportunity to comment on the Midhurst mega development. There will be a formal presentation at 7:00 pm. The scope...
Oct 9th, 2016
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AWARE News Network The Ontario Municipal Board convened at the offices of the Township of Springwater on Friday, October 7.  Minutes of Settlement agreed to by County and developers were handed out. omb-20k-min-of-settle-20161008_22042535 Lawyers for the township, the province and the Midhurst Ratepa...
Oct 7th, 2016
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Packet & Times photo By Mehreen Shahid, Orillia Packet & Times  Severn Township has begun the process of repealing a zoning bylaw that had residents of Carlyon Line up in arms. But that could open the door to lawsuits against the municipality. “I think council voted the right way,”...
Oct 7th, 2016
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By Ian Adams Wasaga Sun October 7 2016 The Town of Wasaga Beach has pulled an open letter addressing allegations from a beachfront bar operators from its website, and has asked local media organizations to do the same.The letter, signed by Mayor Brian Smith and posted to the municipal website, refute...
Oct 7th, 2016
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Springwater Mayor Bill French shows lands where Simcoe County council has determined almost 3,000 people will live in the coming years – Barrie Examiner photo Wait and see at the OMB By Cheryl Browne, Barrie Examiner  Springwater Mayor Bill French may have hit the nail on its proverbial head wh...
Oct 6th, 2016
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By Springwater Mayor Deputy Don Allen – Springwater News  October 6, 2016 Here are my thoughts on an important current matter decided by Simcoe County that affects Springwater. Most of you will have heard of the 180 degree reversal of Simcoe County last week regarding its continued support of t...
Oct 6th, 2016
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from the Springwater News October 6 2016 As you may have heard, read or saw, I have strong words for the way a decision was made behind closed doors that negatively impacts Springwater. The County was provided the authority from the Province to approve and allocate a total of 20,000 extra population ...