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Dec 5th, 2022
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‘What recourse do we, the people, have to protect our environment, for ourselves and for our children, and to ensure affordable accommodation, if a majority government can push through such damaging legislation,’ writes Blue Mountain Watershed Trust Foundation president from Collingwood T...
Dec 5th, 2022
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Members support resolution opposing province’s controversial housing legislation photo David Hawke Brad Pritchard Alliston Herald Thursday, December 1, 2022 New Tecumseth councillors sat down to discuss the province’s controversial Bill 23 at their first meeting of the term Nov. 28, just hours ...
Dec 4th, 2022
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‘It’s imperative to protect the few wild spaces we have left in southern Ontario,’ writer says. ‘Natural spaces the Ford administration is threatening were meant to be protected for all of us – today and into the future’ Robert Codd Nov 22, 2022 10:53 AM At a time ...
Dec 4th, 2022
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‘We now have turkeys, deer, coyotes, owls, and all sorts of things living in this forest that we planted. It’s very rewarding to see the wildlife responding to it,’ says Hawke Tyler Evans Nov 16, 2022 7:00 PM Two Oro-Medonte tree farmers have won the 2022 Huronia Woodland Owners Associati...
Dec 3rd, 2022
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This consultation closes at 11:59 p.m. on: December 4, 2022 The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the Greenbelt Plan that would remove or redesignate 15 areas of land and add lands in the Paris Galt Moraine area. Comment here...
Dec 3rd, 2022
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‘Before, I was just writing letters; now I’m coming out,’ said a resident on the recent passage of controversial Bill 23. ‘I’ll go to more, as many rallies as I need to’ from OrilliaMatters Dec 2, 2022 Greg McGrath-Goudie About 100 residents picketed in front of Si...
Dec 2nd, 2022
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 Don’t miss it Join Bob Bowles (Susan Walmer is unfortunately unable to come) with video remarks from Mike Schreiner  and learn about your moraine!! Saturday Dec. 10, Jarrett Hall, Doors open 1:00 pm, event starts 1:30pm...
Dec 2nd, 2022
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Jonathan Wilkinson, left, minister of natural resources, is shown with Rob Keen, chief executive officer of Forests Ontario. Supplied photo BarrieToday Staff Nov 24, 2022 Through its comprehensive network of partners and programs, Barrie-based Forests Ontario has planted nearly seven million trees in...
Dec 2nd, 2022
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Media Statement: On the passing of Bill 23 From: Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition, Forbid Roads Over Greenspaces, Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition and Concerned Citizens of King Township December 1, 2022 Simcoe County, ON – On November 30th, the Auditor General of Ontario – an independent of...
Dec 1st, 2022
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Damage to wetlands not easily reversible, says Doug Hevenor From Simcoe.com Nov. 22 2022 In Ontario, wetlands are very important for flood control, water filtering, and groundwater recharge and discharge. When there is a lot of rain or snowmelt, wetlands absorb and slow flood waters, helping to allev...