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Campaign Lake Simcoe’s Response to the Proposed Simcoe Amendment to the Growth Plan AWARE Simcoe January 30 2011Executive SummaryWe strongly oppose the most recently proposed Simcoe County Growth Plan population allocations and employment zones, as they represent an unjustified comprise that directs ...
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Barrie's new website will even talk to youBy Kate Harries AWARE Simcoe January 30 2010Things are looking up at Barrie City Hall - for citizens who want to be in the know.There’s a new website that's loaded with information and fun to explore. It will even talk to you, with an up-to-the-minute ‘browse...
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Jan 29th, 2011
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Monday January 31 is the deadline for comment on Simcoe County proposal NOTE: The Campaign Lake Simcoe submission (Document 7, see below), endorsed by AWARE Simcoe, is posted above as a separate itemBy Kate Harries AWARE Simcoe January 29 2011The provincial government, through its Places to Grow plan...
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By Trina Berlo Wasaga Sun Jan 28, 2011WASAGA BEACH – Simcoe County Warden and Wasaga Beach Mayor Cal Patterson said today he is dropping his demand for a retraction from Simcoe-Grey Conservative candidate Kellie Leitch. “I made my point. It’s time to move on,” said Patterson. “We called basically a t...
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By MORGAN IAN ADAMS Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin January 28 2011COLLINGWOOD -- A candidate for the Conservative nomination in Simcoe-Grey says she had the OK -- with a signature in hand--from Simcoe County's warden to prepare an endorsement letter with his autograph. ...
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Braadford Times January 28 2011When Simcoe County was settled by the Huron-Wendat, experts estimate there were over 200 miles of known overland trails, linking settlements and hunting camps. ...
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By MORGAN IAN ADAMS Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin Janury 28 2011COLLINGWOOD--Town councillors have turned down a staff report asking that a consultant be hired to undertake a 'strategic review' of the direction for the parks, recreation and culture department. ...
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By Rick Vanderlinde Innisfil Journal Jan 28, 2011INNISFIL — Streetscape construction on a crucial section of Innsifil Beach Road will be stalled so the experts can have a critical look at the design and costs. Council to complete a “value study” on the $7.2 million project to address concerns about c...
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By Rick Vanderlinde Innisfil Journal Jan 28, 2011 INNISFIL — Homeowners can expect to pay an extra $25 a year on the average water and sewer bill this year. Councillors approved the increase, which translates to a 7.3 per cent increase for water and a 6.2 per cent hike for waste water.Last year, user...
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Barrie Examiner January 28 2011Simcoe County Warden Cal Patterson presented a cheque in the amount of $6,000,163 to Jon Babulic, Chair RVH Board of Directors and Janice Skot, President and CEO of Royal Victoria Hospital, Friday.The funds will be used to support the ongoing construction of Royal Victo...