Letter to the Orillia Packet and Times September 13 2010This past month, Mayor Ron Stevens, Coun. Ralph Cipolla and I attended the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference in Windsor. ...
By Kate Harries AWARE Simcoe – September 12 2010Is this the year people have woken up to the importance of the political decisions made on our behalf by members of municipal councils? There are races for almost every position in Simcoe County and record numbers of candidates in some areas.We do...
Contrasting lessons in open government from Collingwood and Oro-MedonteBy Kate Harries AWARE Simcoe - September 12 2010Is this the year people have woken up to the importance of the political decisions made on our behalf by members of municipal councils? There are races for almost every position in S...
By Jay Gutteridge Simcoe.com September 9 2010Ward 3 candidate Lou Mosna said he’s not happy with the representation he’s currently getting from town council, so he was inspired to seek office.“What I can offer is honesty, integrity and hard work,” he said.He raised several concerns with current and p...
By Miriam King Bradford Times September 9 2010It’s been nearly 20 years since the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury was created by the amalgamation of West Gwillimbury, Bradford, and a slice of Tecumseth Twp. – and nearly 2 years since the Town began the process of consolidating the Zonin...
By Miriam King Bradford Times September 9 2010The hamlet of Bond Head will be getting long-awaited sidewalks on the 7th Line, from Dixon Rd. to County Rd. 27, and along 27 from the 7th Line to the Bond Head Community Hall. The sidewalks made a shortlist of projects, after the municipality received $1...
By Miriam King Bradford Times September 10 2010John McCallum admits that his term in office has been a “whirlwind experience… from day one” – starting with initial discussions on Development Charges and the decision to expand the wastewater treatment plant “to build-out&...
By Miriam King Bradford Times September 10 2010 Gary Lamb is a veteran of the BWG political scene. He served 5 terms on Council – two on Bradford Council, and 3 following amalgamation and the creation of the new Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury.During his time on Council, he was the “fat...
"I always believe you should err on the side of the public" -Ian ChadwickBy MORGAN IAN ADAMS Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin September 10 2010Councillor Ian Chadwick walked out of a closed door meeting Tuesday night, claiming the information presented should have been public. ...
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