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Mar 10th, 2015
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New Tecumseth Free Press Online Unless a member of council calls for a recorded vote, a show of hands and the final count is all that’s noted in the official minutes of a meeting. Ward 7 councillor Shira Harrison-McIntyre has requested the issue of recorded votes be discussed as “new busi...
Mar 10th, 2015
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New Tecumseth Free Press Online  New Tecumseth mayor Rick Milne spent $15,400, of which $12,262.84 was subject to the spending limit of $27,269, to win the October 2014 municipal elections, according to his financial return posted on the Town’s web site. Mr. Milne reported contributions totalli...
Mar 10th, 2015
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By Ian Adams Wasaga Sun A group of Wasaga Beach residents is rallying to fight a development they say doesn’t fit in with their neighbourhood. A public meeting will be held on March 24 for comments on a zoning amendment that would allow a small forested area off 41st Street developed into a 56-unit t...
Mar 9th, 2015
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Letter from the Midland Times Here is an edited version of a letter I sent to Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne. Premier Wynne: The education minister has announced $27 million for the Simcoe County District School Board to close two high schools, one in Penetanguishene and one in Midland, and build a n...
Mar 9th, 2015
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From Climate Action Now Blue Dot campaign for the right to a healthy environment kicks into high gear! WHEN Friday March 13, 2015 at 5:30pm – 7:30pm WHERE Unity Market Cafe & Studios 25 Toronto St., Barrie Google map and directions There are a number of exciting projects about to get underw...
Mar 7th, 2015
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Released by County of Simcoe Official Statement: Please attribute to Graeme Davis, County Forester, County of Simcoe: In 2012, the County of Simcoe issued a Stop Work Order to Maria Rizzardo (Tecumseth Estates Inc) under the County of Simcoe Forest Conservation By-law as it was brought to the County’...
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Mar 7th, 2015
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The following is my submission to the Environmental Bill of Rights re Climate Change discussions: It is positive that Ontario provincial leaders are prepared to take immediate, bold action to address climate change issues. This submission will focus on waste and what Ontario can do to move us into a ...
Mar 7th, 2015
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“Nottawasaga”…from the Algonquin translation referring to the outlet of the river where Huron would battle their mortal enemies, the Iroquois  As a child of the 1950s, growing up in Toronto near the old stock yards of St. Clair Avenue, it was a real treat to join our family and head up to Wasag...
Mar 7th, 2015
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You’re buying a forest? That’s wonderful! What a privilege, to own a natural space where you can withdraw from the stresses of modern life and enjoy something that’s becoming increasingly rare. You want to get value from the forest? You’re so wise. I’m sure you will buil...
Mar 6th, 2015
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Together we make history! From the Everett Ratepayers Association  The Everett Ratepayers Association is holding a townhall meeting to create a new organization to represent residents of all Adjala-Tosorontio so that together we have a voice to bring up our concerns and fight issues that threaten our...