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May 11th, 2022
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The heritage forest on the 7th Line of New Tecumseth has reopened or public use. – Brad Pritchard/Metroland From Simcoe.com, May 6, 2022 By Brad Pritchard If you need to reconnect with nature, then you might want to check out the new trail in the Beeton heritage forest. The 100-plus acre forest...
May 8th, 2022
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Virtual Rally May 17 at 7 pm...
May 6th, 2022
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pexels.com Before the upcoming provincial election, hear what your candidates intend to do to generate well-being in our communities. Join a Virtual Debate in your Simcoe riding! Find the dates and times here...
May 4th, 2022
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A large flock of sandhill cranes descends on a local farm field In 1993 the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center initiated what has now become a worldwide celebration on World Migratory Bird Day to focus public attention on the dire need to protect, maintain, and enhance food sources and habitat for bir...
May 4th, 2022
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Ontario Liberal candidates Aaron Cayden Hiltz (Simcoe North) and Jeff Lehman (Barrie / Springwater /Oro-Medonte) will be attending the Elmvale Water Kiosk this Friday in support of local water conservation and protection. The Alliston aquifer supplies our two ridings with some of the purest water on ...
May 2nd, 2022
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To celebrate World Migratory Bird Day, the Friends of Minesing Wetlands will be hosting an Introduction to Birding Basics event at the Waterfowl Viewing Platform May 14th 1pm-3pm. The 12′-high Waterfowl Viewing Window offers a bird’s eye view of the wetland and its inhabitants. With the M...
May 2nd, 2022
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UTOPIA, Ontario (May 2, 2022) – The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) is hosting its 30th annual Arbour Day Tree Sale at the Tiffin Centre for Conservation on May 14, 2022 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. or until sold out. The trees are bare root stock, and are sol​d in bundles of 10 for $30 [&...
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Apr 27th, 2022
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Lake Simcoe Report highlights 2022 updates on threats to the watershed  Lake Simcoe, ON – A new report issued today by the Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition and Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition sheds light on the increasing pressure facing Lake Simcoe a year after releasing their Lake Simcoe Under ...
Apr 26th, 2022
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Rally in Queen's Park on May 14, 1-3 pm...
Apr 26th, 2022
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From Simcoe.com, April 21, 2022 A Letter to the Editor Re: “Know the facts about stone, sand and gravel,” Simcoe.com, April 11. As a concerned citizen, I do not approach the subject of gravel mining with any vested interests. Norm Chessman, the Ontario Stone, Sand and Gravel Association e...