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Apr 20th, 2018
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From Paul Bubelis Sustainability Network Late last fall and into the winter we surveyed 49 agricultural and environmental stewardship organizations in the Lake Simcoe watershed. The response (83%) was impressive and the information that was gathered about key attributes and relationships represents a...
Apr 17th, 2018
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By Waasekom – Photos by Fred Cattroll Indigenous people from all over Canada and the United States gathered at Site 41 atop the world’s purest documented water to support the growing effort to once again protect the Alliston Aquifer.           The Friends of the Waverle...
Apr 17th, 2018
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by Janis Ramsay Innisfil Journal Innisfil town hall was packed with people for a meeting about Friday Harbour Resort April 11. Two main issues were discussed with the first, a rezoning bylaw allowing swimming pool uses throughout the resort, being approved by council. “It’s to permit pools in other p...
Apr 16th, 2018
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New Tecumseth Free Press Online  Nearly 18 months after a request was filed, the Ministry of Environment has determined New Tecumseth will not be required to undertake an individual environmental assessment for the proposed extension of the water pipeline to Tottenham. The project to extend the water...
Apr 16th, 2018
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Hines Emerald Dragonfly -Chris Evans photo Only known Canadian site for the endangered Hine’s emerald dragonfly NCC News release April 11 2018 The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) today announced the protection of an additional 43 hectares (107 acres) in the Minesing Wetlands. Located 12 kilometres...
Apr 13th, 2018
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Ontario Green Party leader Mike Schreiner and Simcoe North Green candidate Valierie Powell join water protectors at the Teedon Pit -AWARE Simcoe photo  AWARE News Network Some 30 people turned out to welcome Ontario Green Party leader Mike Schreiner who made a flying visit to the latest front line in...
Apr 13th, 2018
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The Site 41 address on Tiny Concession 2 East doesn’t come up on Google Maps! AWARE News Network So here are the old-school instructions on how to get there (we will post a map as soon as possible) : From the south Come up Highway 27 through Elmvale, turn left (west) on County Rd. 6; turn […]...
Apr 12th, 2018
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From Friends of the Waverley Uplands Ontario Green Party leader Mike Schreiner is expected in Waverley on Friday April 13. He’s to be at the Darby Rd. entrance to the Teedon Pit at 11:30 am. He plans to meet with Friends of the Waverley Uplands and other concerned residents for about 15 minutes. Feel...
Apr 12th, 2018
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from the Midhurst Ratepayers’ Asociation Annual General Meeting! When: Sunday April 22 7:00pm – 8:00pm Where: Midhurst Community Centre 74 Doran Road Your Association is dedicated to protecting our wonderful quality of life in Midhurst. Attending the AGM is the best way to get the latest ...
Apr 11th, 2018
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Mayor Janice Jackson MNRF files charges, issues stop work order against South Bruce Peninsula regarding raking Sauble Beach By Denis Langlois, Sun Times, Owen Sound April 4 2018 The Ministry of Natural Resources & Forestry has charged South Bruce Peninsula for allegedly damaging piping plover hab...