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Dec 11th, 2010
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Council takes oath in front of several hundred people By Chris Simon Innisfil Scope December 8 2010Innisfil has elected an allstar team of councillors, says the town’s new mayor. In front of several hundred people, the 2010-2014 term of council was sworn-in, during a ceremony at the New Town Ha...
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Dec 11th, 2010
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Fiscal strategy needed for new term of council, says Dowdall By Richard Blanchard Innisfil Scope December 8 2010With the largest crowd in attendance in recent memory, the new Essa Township council was sworn into office last Wednesday afternoon in Baxter. ...
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Dec 8th, 2010
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The challenges facing the councils in North Simcoe are wide ranging and it doesn't matter if the communities are the urban towns or the rural townships.It's name may be Tiny, but it too has big challenges By DOUGLAS GLYNN Midland Free Press December 8 2010The lined writing pad on his desk -chock-a-bl...
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Dec 7th, 2010
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AWARE Simcoe December 7 2010Voting has been fast and furious in the Aviva Community Fund contest. Latest news is that the project is in second place in its category, behind “Putting Youth in Boats.” Keep on voting!...
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Dec 7th, 2010
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Patterson promises Ogden FOI matter to come before councilBy Kate Harries AWARE Simcoe December 7 2010Members of the newly elected county council heard from the two men who are seeking the position of deputy warden this morning.They were given 10 minutes. Tay Mayor Scott Warnock took two and a half m...
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Dec 6th, 2010
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AWARE Simcoe - December 6 2010Tay Mayor Scott Warnock and Oro-Medonte Mayor Harry Hughes are running against each other for the position of deputy warden of Simcoe County.At present, it looks as if Wasaga Beach Mayor Cal Patterson will be unopposed in his bid for a second term as warden. ...
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Dec 6th, 2010
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Oro-Medonte now has to appeal its own adjustment committee decision to OMBRelease from AWARE Oro-Medonte December 6 2010We wonder how many residents of Oro-Medonte understand the role, responsibilities, and power of the Committee of Adjustment. ...
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Dec 5th, 2010
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AWARE Simcoe December 5 2010The restoration of Bell's Gristmill in Utopia, Essa, is one of the finalists in the Aviva Community Fund, where success depends on the number of votes from the public. With 10 days to go, the project is one of the leaders in its category. ...
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Dec 5th, 2010
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Hockey legend Guy Lafleur throws his support behind local project By IAN MCINROY BARRIE EXAMINER December 4 2010ESSA TWP. — One of the greatest right wingers ever to play hockey has thrown his support behind a local historical conservation project.Guy (The Flower) Lafleur visited the Bell's Gristmill...
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Dec 5th, 2010
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By IAN MCINROY BARRIE EXAMINER December 3 2010INNISFIL -- The town's new mayor hopes to engage Innisfil residents in the political process.Mayor Barb Baguley, 56, is back on council -- former mayor Brian Jackson handed over the reins during a ceremony Wednesday -- after a four-year hiatus, this time ...