Time for diaper manufacturers to change their ways? By Kate Harries A proposed $35 million composting facility is likely to become an issue in this year’s municipal election after Simcoe County councillors last month approved a plan to move forward with the project. Contentious issues will include th...
From the Midhurst Ratepayers’ Association Canadian icon and long time supporter of the environment, Margaret Atwood has become interested in our cause. So much so, in fact she has used her influence on twitter to encourage our petition’s growth. But she didn’t stop there – she...
By Meade Helman Before Christmas a major developer who has been trying to get pipelines and roads extend to build more house in BWG, hired a consultant to do a deputation before council. Some of what he said was: • Industrial development in Ontario was poised to soar. • Developers and industry were r...
Simcoe County news release The County of Simcoe continues to be among the very best in the province when it comes to diverting waste from landfills. Ranking in the top 10 out of 230 municipalities around the province for the fourth straight year, the County of Simcoe received seventh place in the ann...
News release from Shawn Bubel Today, Shawn Bubel of Thornton announced his candidacy for Ward 2 Councillor of Essa Township. “In my 2010 run for Deputy Mayor, I was honoured by the show of support from the voters of Ward 2. This time I am squarely focused on the needs of Thornton, Utopia, Ivy, Egbert...
News release from Midhurst Ratepayers Association On Sunday, January 26, the Midhurst Ratepayers’ Association held their 2014 AGM, “Community Matters”. It was a hugely successful event with roughly 70 enthusiastic people attending, despite the challenging weather. Our Community App...
By Mark Calzavera Council of Canadians One of the best parts of being an Organizer is working with local groups that are battling to protect their communities from unwanted industrial development. We are currently engaged with more than a dozen such campaigns in our region. On consecutive Saturdays t...
Economic Effects of 2013 and Surviving 2014 From Mayor Gerry Marshall The Town of Penetanguishene is hosting a public consultation session on Saturday February 22, 2014 from 10am to 12pm at the Arena (Brian Orser Hall. 61 Maria St.) The purpose of the consultation is to gather information from our lo...
My view: Recent Springwater Township Council actions By Bill French – Local Advocate and Council Watch A number of things have transpired at Township Council that suggest that some are jockeying for position for the Fall 2014 Municipal Elections. It was interesting to see the council pass “lame...
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