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Dec 4th, 2012
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News release from Zero Waste Simcoe December 3 2012On November 14, 2012  the Corporate Services Committee of the Simcoe County Council recommended that Simcoe County staff be authorized to negotiate with Algonquin Power an Energy from Waste (EFW) (electricity- to- the- grid) business to export a port...
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Dec 4th, 2012
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Innisfil Journal Dec 03, 2012 COOKSTOWN — The sudden axing of dozens of century old Maples in Cookstown is expected to be the focus of a public meeting Tuesday evening....
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Dec 4th, 2012
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By Trina Berlo Simcoe.com Dec 04, 2012 WASAGA BEACH – Wasaga Beach council will inform the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation of its four preferred sites for a casino. Two are in the west end of town and two are in the east....
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Dec 4th, 2012
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By Laurie Watt Barrie Advance Dec 04, 2012 SPRINGWATER - Springwater Township is turning to Simcoe County to help keep Springwater Provincial Park an active public space.A Wednesday meeting between Springwater Mayor Linda Collins, a senior Ministry of Natural Resources advisor and two citizens groups...
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By David Hawke Orillia Packet & Times October 12, 2012 What does one do with a one-eyed fox, a clawless bobcat, an aging black bear and a lonely wolf? For the staff at Springwater Provincial Park, this question is both real and a heartbreaker, as Ontario’s provincial government has just announced thi...
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Dec 1st, 2012
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Why aren't citizens involved at an earlier stage?Letter to Simcoe.com Nov 22, 2012 EVERETT - The municipality has already paid thousands in consultant fees to justify to its citizens a plan that I cannot see will, in any way, benefit us and our neighbours. Why aren't citizens involved at the earlier ...
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Dec 1st, 2012
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Report of Tiny Council Meeting of November 26By Vickie Kee AWARE News Network November 30 2012Councillor Claire was absent. R.J. Burnside and Associates presented an update on the Septage Management Class EA Study Phase 3&4. The cost will be in the $400,000+ range. There was a discussion by council a...
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Nov 30th, 2012
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Midhurst plan opens Springwater logjam: CAOBy Laurie Watt Barrie Advance Dec 04, 2012 SPRINGWATER - Ontario withdrew part of its appeal of the Midhurst Secondary Plan, which opens the door for more jobs and services and unlocks an economic and planning logjam, says Springwater Township CAO Robert Bri...
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Nov 30th, 2012
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By Cheryl Browne, Barrie Examiner November 29, 2012 SPRINGWATER TWP.  - Tossing away 90 years of sanctuary for wild birds and animals has ruffled the feathers of residents and politicians alike....
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Nov 29th, 2012
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Midhurst Secondary Plan OMB Appeal Partially Withdrawn Springwater Township announcement November 29 2012On November 28, 2012 the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing withdrew part of its appeal of the Midhurst Secondary Plan (OPA 38). As a result of the Ministry’s partial withdrawal, 30...