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Jul 1st, 2011
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Seeking $150,000 for “false and defamatory” postings By Maija Hoggett Simcoe.com Jun 30, 2011  NEW TECUMSETH – In response to a wrongful dismissal lawsuit filed by former clerk Gayla McDonald, New Tecumseth Mayor Mike MacEachern is launching a $150,000 countersuit for defamation of ...
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Jul 1st, 2011
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CBC News Jun 29, 2011 Canada’s environment ministers have agreed to cut down on the consumer product packaging that often ends up in landfills. Meeting in Yellowknife on Tuesday, federal, provincial and territorial environment said they will develop a nationwide approach to reduce the packaging...
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Jun 29th, 2011
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Supporters of water research centre still hopeful that it can become realityBy Kate Harries AWARE Simcoe June 29 2011Simcoe County Council may have closed the door on hopes that it will facilitate the establishment of a world-class research centre in Tiny Township.But supporters of proponent Dr. Will...
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Jun 29th, 2011
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County resolution leaves door open for Shotyk plan By DOUGLAS GLYNN – Barrie Examiner – June 29 2011 A resolution passed Tuesday by Simcoe County council declaring the former Site 41 property surplus leaves the door open for development of the research centre proposed by a geochemistry professo...
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Jun 27th, 2011
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Shotyk proposal for world-class research institute hangs in the balanceAWARE Simcoe June 26 2011The disposition of Site 41 will be discussed by County Council on Tuesday. This is a link to the agenda.Under COUNTY OF SIMCOE COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS is an email from Dr. William Shotyk to co...
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Jun 23rd, 2011
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New Tecumseth Free Press OnlineJune 20, 2011 New Tecumseth’s 2010 audit statement shows the Town’s long term liabilities grew to $20.5 million in 2010, but it does not include the approximate $32 million debentured to finance the regional wastewater treatment plant expansion which lifts d...
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Jun 21st, 2011
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County looks at dividing up and selling controversial dump lands By Maija Hoggett Simcoe.com Jun 21, 2011 MIDHURST – Simcoe County council could be taking steps to sell off parts of the controversial Site 41 property. June 9, Simcoe County clerk Brenda Clark posted an online notice that could s...
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Jun 18th, 2011
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Property once earmarked for landfill could be declared surplus and sold By Maija Hoggett Simcoe.com Jun 17, 2011  SIMCOE COUNTY – Simcoe County council could be taking steps to sell off parts of the controversial Site 41 property. On June 9, clerk Brenda Clark posted an online notice that suggests th...
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Jun 17th, 2011
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A great opportunity to combine economic benefit with what's good for allBy Mariane Cancilla AWARESimcoe June 17 2011Bill Shotyk’s vision for developing a “living laboratory” for education around groundwater quality and natural resources in the Elmvale area of Simcoe County has the potential to provid...
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Jun 16th, 2011
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But all options 'on the table,' including Shotyk water innovation centrel – HughesBy Kate Harries AWARE Simcoe June 16 2011Members of Simcoe County’s performance management committee, after meeting behind closed doors today, voted to declare the Site 41 property surplus – as announced in an official ...