Conflict of interest legislation covers exclusively pecuniary interest By Sara Ross, QMI Agency July 22 2011 ORILLIA — Mayor Angelo Orsi’s election-campaign connection to council’s chosen applicant for the city manager’s position isn’t a conflict of interest, says one expert i...
‘I was addressing an important issue, Site 41’ By John Edwards Barrie Advance Jul 21, 2011 SIMCOE-GREY – Former Simcoe Grey MP Helena Guergis is disappointed with the outcome of the ethics commissioner’s investigation and denies she broke any guidelines. Read more ...
Elmnira firm sorts plastic, makes it reusable By PAUL SCHLIESMANN Kingston Whig Standard July 20 2011 ELMIRA — On a hot and muggy June day, a horse-drawn bug-g y carrying two Mennonite women in long dresses and bonnets glides down Union Street, in the heart of this southwestern Ontario townR...
By PAUL SCHLIESMANN Kingston Whig Standard July 19 2011 KITCHENER — For anyone under the age of 40, recycling is part of everyday life. Read more ...
Final bill for citizens estimated at $610,000Clearview Community Coalition newsletter July 18 2011Before I sign off for the summer, I'd like to bring you up to date on the progress of the hearing, outline the fund raising yet to be done, and once again, I'd like to thank you for your outstanding supp...
By Tonda MacCharles Toronto Star July 14 2011 OTTAWA—The federal ethics commissioner has ruled former Conservative MP and junior cabinet minister Helena Guergis breached her ethical obligations in 2009 in writing Simcoe municipal officials to promote a business she knew could potentially benefit her ...
When it comes to communicating, Marshall walks the walk By Douglas Glynn Midland Free Press July 13 20011 PENETANGUISHENE – During last October’s municipal election, mayoral candidate Gerry Marshall knocked on virtually every door in this community to sell his “vision” for change. H...
South Frontenac right to push province on producer responsibility Letter to the Barrie Examiner July 12 2011 An open letter to Mayor Harry Hughes and Oro-Medonte Township council After attending the June 22 council meeting, I was extremely disappointed that Item 13-C was not unanimously and vigorousl...
Letter to Barrie Examiner July 12 2011 (Re: ‘Help for the homeless’ in the July 7 edition of the Examiner) Your article highlighted the affordable housing crisis in Barrie and surrounding areas. Habitat for Humanity has been working hard to solve this crisis one family at a time. Contrary...
Tiny council to decide strategy August 8By Vickie Kee AWARE Tiny July 11 2011There was a special meeting on July 8 about Balm Beach Pay Parking Strategy. Here are some of the suggestions that were put forth by the public....
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