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Oct 26th, 2011
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New Tecumseth Free Press October 25, 2011 If last night’s discussion is any indication, proponents of beer and liquor being sold in convenience stores, should not expect New Tecumseth council’s support. Read more ...
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Oct 26th, 2011
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New Tecumseth Free Press October 24, 2011 A statement issued Friday afternoon by the Town in response to the settlement deal reached with its former Clerk, suggested it was to “avoid the continued expenditure of professional fees to defend the lawsuit.” Read more ...
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Oct 26th, 2011
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By Claire Malcolmson Environmental Defence October 18 2011 n late August I wrote about how a lack of truly affordable housing in the GTA drives sprawl in surrounding rural areas. Land speculation, too, has shaped the landscape around the GTA and in Simcoe County. Read more ...
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Oct 26th, 2011
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By ROBERTA BELL Midland Free Press October 21 2011 Since the arrival of the controversial water and sewage plant, Cumberland Beach has turned into a hotbed for development in Severn Township. Read more ...
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In Tay
Oct 26th, 2011
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Enrolment, finances not the only factors that must be considered, says Warnock By Travis Mealing Oct 26, 2011  TAY TOWNSHIP – With the closure of two Tay Township schools a looming possibility, Mayor Scott Warnock came out swinging last week at a public meeting on the issue. Read more ...
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Oct 25th, 2011
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The Mayor is mistaken -  the Midhurst secondary plan is not a done deal By Bill French October 25 2011On Oct 12, the County of Simcoe approved the greatly flawed secondary plan for Midhurst. The official plan amendment passed through the Council of Springwater on Oct 28, 2008 and has lingered at the ...
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Oct 25th, 2011
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Retained by Oro-Medonte in dispute with NVCAAWARE Simcoe October 25 2011Knox Henry has advised that a recent headline on an article on this website incorrectly described his actions as lobbying, and that in fact he is a professional  mediator. ...
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Oct 25th, 2011
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Development charges, property tax subsidize greenfield sprawl, author says CATCH (Hamilton) Oct 24, 2011 Urban sprawl has long been criticized by city planners, but it keeps happening anyway. Pamela Blais argues that “perverse” municipal subsidies promote sprawl and discourage more sustainable urban ...
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Oct 24th, 2011
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Collection contracts, no-import / export policy, IC&IBy Kate Harries AWARE Simcoe October 23 2011County councillors have a lengthy waste agenda awaiting them on Tuesday, which includes: -Allowing contractors bidding on garbage pick-up service a wide range of options - ranging from bids on one, two or...
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Oct 22nd, 2011
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By Rick Vanderlinde Barrie Advance Oct 21, 2011 INNISFIL — Simcoe County’s inclusion of Alcona in its group of urban node communities is “huge” for Innisfil, Mayor Barb Baguley.  “This is a really important development and one we’ve been working hard to get,” Baguley said. “This could be very importa...