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Nov 6th, 2010
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October 28 2010 Simcoe.com editorial It’s all over but the crying.Based on voter turnout alone, Monday’s municipal election played an insignificant role in the lives of the vast majority of residents. We’re too busy to bother to vote, never mind find the time to figure out for whom to vote. Others sa...
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Nov 6th, 2010
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Essa Historical Society NewsBy Florence Blanchard Simcoe.com Nov 05, 2010 ESSA -The Essa Historical Society was quite busy during the last two Saturdays in September.In addition to the regular monthly meeting Sept. 18, members unveiled and dedicated a historical plaque commemorating the founding of B...
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Nov 3rd, 2010
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BARRIE EXAMINER November 2 2010SPRINGWATER TWP.  — What Springwater Township residents have known for years is now an official part of the municipality’s branding.The township officially unveiled its new logo and motto — The Heart of Simcoe County — during a ceremony on Monday...
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Nov 1st, 2010
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AWARE Simcoe -- November 1 2010Election 2010 marked a new era of citizen involvement in Simcoe County. Now it’s time to build on our success, and support our councils in protecting the water, limiting sprawl and working towards a bighter future. ...
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Nov 1st, 2010
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Simcoe County growth plan adjusted By BOB BRUTON, BARRIE EXAMINER November 1 2010The tweaking of Simcoe County's growth plan continues.Ontario's infrastructure ministry has proposed adding the Midland/Penetanguishene area as an urban node, joining Alliston, Barrie, Bradford, Collingwood and Orillia. ...
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Nov 1st, 2010
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By JENNIFER BURDEN, THE PACKET & TIMES November 1 2010Two Simcoe County conservation authorities have marked the environmental health of Oro Moraine with passing grades in their 2010 report card.The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) and the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LS...
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Nov 1st, 2010
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By MARG. BRUINEMAN, BARRIE EXAMINER November 1 2010Linda Collins said she took the high road to win the municipal election and that’s where she intends to work from as mayor of Springwater Township.Last week’s municipal election victory was decisive. The two-time township councillor took ...
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Oct 30th, 2010
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Brian Jackson will bring almost two decades of experience to Barrie council chamber By IAN MCINROY BARRIE EXAMINER October 30 2010Newbie councillor? Maybe to Barrie residents.But when Brian Jackson -- current Innisfil mayor and councillor-elect for Ward 9 in south-end Barrie -- sits down at the inaug...
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Oct 30th, 2010
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By MORGAN IAN ADAMS Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin October 29 2010The seven men who will officially take their council seats on Dec. 6 say they feel humbled by the trust put in them by the electorate.Mike Edwards led the polls for council spots for the second election in a row, pulling in 4,925 vote...
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Oct 30th, 2010
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By BOB BRUTON Barrie Examiner October 30 2010I’m of two minds about having an open microphone segment at Barrie city council meetings. While I’m all for residents having access to the councillors they have elected, I’m not sure the rest of us — meaning me — should have t...