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Oct 23rd, 2010
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Letter to the Bradford Times October 21 2010After four years of intense growth and in spite of changing its character, Bradford West Gwillimbury’s “New Look” is admired by many people.It almost seems we have been untouched by the recession… or have we? I along with other peopl...
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Oct 23rd, 2010
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By Miriam King Editor Bradford Times October 21 2010The Germans have a word for it: Zeitgeist, the spirit of the times.Back in the 1960s, the Zeitgeist was a volatile combination of peace and love, war and protest – yet there was a sense of optimism.The Zeitgeist of today, unfortunately, seems ...
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Oct 23rd, 2010
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New release from Gary Cerantola – (Free-Press-Release.com) October 21, 2010 — Wasaga Beach Elections – The Courage for Change or Status Quo?Whether you know it or not you can change the status quo. You can break those barriers of doing “the right thing” that the world has placed aro...
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Oct 23rd, 2010
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October 23 2010This is what Tony Guergis said when running for Mayor of Springwater in 2006.Guergis speaks, November 2006 all-candidates’ meeting. ...
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In Essa
Oct 22nd, 2010
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Letter to aware.simcoe@gmail.com Ocotber 21 2010My wife and I downsized (moved from Brampton) to a nice little house in the lovely town of Angus. We didn’t know much about the politics of the area but have always voted in every election. Thanks to Aware Simcoe, we are able to do a little digging and ...
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Oct 21st, 2010
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By AILEEN CARROLL MPP Barrie Examiner October 21 2010Barrie's future growth and prosperity will be very much impacted by the decisions voters will make in the upcoming Oct. 25 municipal election especially by their choice for mayor.While the mayor is just one vote at council, that candidate's politic...
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Oct 21st, 2010
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Letter to Simcoe.com October 21 2010In following this election campaign over the past few weeks, I am disappointed with the increasingly negative tactics employed by those attempting to defeat Mayor Doug White.Elections should be about ideas, vision and the plans each candidate has for the future.Eve...
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Oct 21st, 2010
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Letter to Simcoe.com October 21 2010Is Doug White for the environment?No. The fact is, Doug White voted in favour of dump site 41 every time it came up in a vote.In the end, there were three polluters left standing in the garbage; they were Doug White, Dennis Roughly and someone from another town.So ...
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Oct 21st, 2010
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Taxes set to grow 40 per cent over next four years Comment by Chris Simon Innisfil Scope october 20 2010Once the election takes place, the real work will begin. The next term of council will officially start Dec. 1, with members almost immediately being subjected to tough decisions. Within the first ...
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Oct 21st, 2010
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Midland Free Press October 20 2010Candidate for MayorGordon A. McKayI was born in Gander, Newfoundland, and have lived in many regions of Canada. My career started as an officer with the Department of National Defence, moved on to be a senior manager with Bank of Montreal and then president of a spor...