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Mar 5th, 2013
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By Morgan Ian Adams, Enterprise-Bulletin March 5, 2013  COLLINGWOOD — Town council is taking a chance that a big player is willing to bring a resort development — including casino — to Collingwood.But at least one councillor says in the age of online, casinos aren’t a sure bet, and a few council memb...
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Mar 3rd, 2013
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Big projects take time: KingBy Bob Bruton, Barrie Examiner March 1, 2013Efforts continue to reduce the impact of a potential $100-million bill to cut phosphorous levels from Barrie’s sewage treatment plant.After a closed-door session Feb. 25, councillors gave initial approval to a motion which withdr...
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Mar 2nd, 2013
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Ommbudsman's letter to Tiny Council February 1 2013 Dear Mr. Luker: Re: Complaint regarding October 29, 2012 closed meeting I am writing further to our conversation of January 31, 2013 regarding the results of our Office’s review of a complaint that Council held a closed meeting on October 29, 2012.T...
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Mar 2nd, 2013
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By DOUGLAS GLYNN Midland Free Press March 1, 2013 PERKINSFIELD – Tiny Township Mayor Ray Millar wants the documents at the centre of an ombudsman’s in-camera meeting investigation made public.An ombudsman’s report has concluded that a closed-door meeting last October at which the majority of discussi...
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Mar 2nd, 2013
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By Ian McInroy, Barrie Examiner February 28, 2013  SPRINGWATER TWP. - Simcoe County councillors approved an amendment to a motion Thursday morning to lobby the province to keep Springwater Provincial Park open for another year with its current amenities and attractions intact.They also voted to offer...
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Mar 2nd, 2013
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Missed deadline under Endangered Species Act will require larger buffer zone New Tecumseth Free Press February 25, 2013The Sorbara Group has missed a deadline that will force the developer to set aside a larger block of land in Beeton as an environmental buffer zone to protect two threatened bird spe...
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Mar 2nd, 2013
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From Hansard February 25 2013 SPRINGWATER PROVINCIAL PARKMr. Jim Wilson: “To the Legislative Assembly of Ontario:“Whereas we oppose the termination of the operating budget for Springwater Provincial Park in Springwater township on March 31, 2013;...
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Feb 28th, 2013
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By Les Stewart Springwater Park Citizens Coalition February 28 2013(At today's Simcoe County Council meeting) Springwater Township Mayor Linda Collins amended the motion that asked the Ministry of Natural Resources to keep Springwater Park operational. Mayor Collins wants another 12 months to build c...
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Feb 28th, 2013
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Letter to the Barrie Examiner February 26, 2013My name is Adam and I am 11 years old. This is part of the speech that I wrote for my class:‘Imagine this with your eyes closed; a quiet, gentle breeze blowing, trees rustling, birds chirping, laughter of families in the background and a certain peace an...
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Feb 27th, 2013
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By Meade Helman AWARE BWG February 26 2013 A number of interesting issues came up at the last council meeting: 1.      Attendance: Once again Councillor Del Crake didn’t attend, he is still vacationing I was told when I asked. He hasn’t made council since before Christmas....