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Nov 22nd, 2012
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By DOUGLAS GLYNN Midland Free Press November 20, 2012PERKINSFIELD — The use of Tiny Township’s logo on a letter signed by North Simcoe’s four mayors has inflamed a conflict among councillors.The logo appeared — along with the logos of Midland, Penetanguishene and Tay Township — on a letter sent to th...
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Nov 21st, 2012
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Penetanguishene mayor says he’s ready for added responsibilities By Nikki Million-Cole Midland Mirror Nov 20, 2012 PENETANGUISHENE – Despite being in just his first term as a municipal politician, Penetanguishene Mayor Gerry Marshall wants to add one more title to his resumé. Marshall is throwing his...
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Nov 21st, 2012
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By Sara Ross, Orillia Packet & Times November 16, 2012 Orillia needs a stronger voice when it comes to County of Simcoe decisions that impact the city, Mayor Angelo Orsi says. “Our dollars are going there, so we should have a say in its finality,” Orsi said Thursday....
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Nov 21st, 2012
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By Sara Ross, Orillia Packet & Times November 18, 2012ORO-MEDONTE TWP. - Try Recycling, which has been working toward operating a collection and processing centre in Oro-Medonte since 2009, hopes to see a shovel in the ground by early summer....
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Nov 21st, 2012
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By Claire Malcolmson Environmental Defence November 20 2012 Almost every day I gawk at a new promotional item about the proposed “Friday Harbour” resort on Lake Simcoe, a 242 hectare development that will potentially pollute the lake and in my opinion impact the quality of life for local residents. W...
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Nov 21st, 2012
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By Laurie Watt Barrie Advance Nov 19, 2012 SIMCOE COUNTY — An abandoned CN railway line could bring together municipalities and attract business to the region....
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Nov 21st, 2012
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Errors in law jeopardize future of Niagara Escaprment PlanClearview Community Coalition newsletter November 19 2012The Niagara Escarpment Commission’s (NEC) application for judicial review (JR) of the Walker decision was filed with Divisional Court this past week.  The NEC cited four key errors in la...
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Nov 14th, 2012
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Report of November 13 Tiny Council meeting By Vickie Kee AWARE News Network November 14 2012Deputy-Mayor Lawrence chaired the meeting. Mayor Millar was absent.Deputy-Mayor Lawrence informed council that a letter was sent out to the North Simcoe communities, meaning Penetanguishene, Midland and Tay re...
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Nov 14th, 2012
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AWARE Simcoe November 13, 2012Versions of the following letter has been sent to Natural Resources Minister Michael Gravelle, Springwater Council, Barrie City Council, Oro-Medonte Council, Simcoe County Council,  along with local MPPs Jim Wilson, Garfield Dunlop and Patrick Brown, and opposition criti...
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Nov 12th, 2012
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One school having issues is Innisdale, where dumped items include mattresses, household garbage By Nicki Cruickshank, Barrie Examiner November 12, 2012 Local schools are being treated like landfills by some dirty dumpers.The Simcoe County District School Board has voiced its concerns about an increas...