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Feb 3rd, 2016
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From Utopia Hall Breakfast Buffet ($5 donation suggested), take-out Potato Onion Soup ($2 donation), orders taken for Valentine’s Day treats....
Feb 1st, 2016
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By Ian McInroy, Barrie Examiner The clock is ticking on the future of Simcoe County’s environment. Bluebelt/Greenbelt: Simcoe’s Watershed Moment — a meeting to raise public awareness about expanding the Greenbelt into Simcoe County — was held in Barrie on Saturday. Organized by the Simcoe...
Jan 31st, 2016
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  Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte MP Alex Nuttall addresses the Greenbelt meeting Life is a pay-attention contest: Oakville Mayor Rob Burton By Kate Harries AWARE News Network Protecting the natural environment makes communities more livable, safeguards our food and water for the future and reinvigora...
Jan 29th, 2016
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By Brea Bartholet Bradford West Gwillimbury Topic A major imprint of Bradford West Gwillimbury has been left on Queen’s Park following a meeting involving Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca. Mayor Rob Keffer, joined by Simcoe County Deputy Warden Terry Dowdall, York Region chairperson Wayne Emme...
Jan 29th, 2016
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Oakville Beaver Oakville Mayor Rob Burton will speak in support of growing the Greenbelt in Simcoe County at a community meeting in Barrie tomorrow (Saturday). Burton, who is also co-chair of the Municipal Leaders for the Greenbelt, will talk about the importance of growing the Greenbelt in the face ...
Jan 29th, 2016
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Bifolchi opposes controversial Bonnie Smith amendments By Ian Adams Wasaga Sun Controversial changes to Wasaga Beach’s code of conduct for municipal politicians have been pushed through. Council had already been handed some proposed changes for the code of conduct by its recently-appointed integrity ...
Jan 29th, 2016
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Plan elicited strong opposition from area residents By Ian Burns Midland Mirror TAY TOWNSHIP – Tay Township has reversed a plan to sell several park and waterfront properties after facing strong opposition from residents. A notice appeared last month on the municipality’s website and in The Mirror re...
Jan 29th, 2016
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By Frank Matys Orillia Today Orillia is weighing in on a nuclear waste dump proposed for the Great Lakes Basin. But city council stopped short of opposing the controversial plan by Ontario Power Generation, instead urging Canada’s environment minister to consider “all options” for a nuclear waste sto...
Jan 28th, 2016
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By Kate Harries AWARE News Network Springwater Council responded unanimously last week to developer requests that councillors support extra population allocations totaling 7,536 people in Midhurst. The answer was No. In the resolution that was passed by a 7-0 vote, council states “it would not be in ...
Jan 28th, 2016
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Several properties slated to be declared surplus by municipality By Ian Burns Midland Mirror TAY TOWNSHIP – A number of Tay Township residents are up in arms about the proposed sale of several pieces of municipally owned land. A notice appeared earlier this month on Tay Township’s website and in The ...