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Aug 28th, 2022
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From the Ontario Clean Air Alliance By Angela Bischoff, Director According to a story in CBC News, Ontario’s Energy Minister, Todd Smith, no longer believes that Ontario needs new gas-fired power plants to keep our lights on.   This is a big step forward given that the Government of Ontario had been ...
Aug 28th, 2022
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Wasaga Beach Climate Action team head Kathleen Caswell asked Wasaga council to continue working her group on issues of climate change. From Simcoe.com, August 23, 2022 By Ian Adams The head of Wasaga Beach’s climate action team came in to smooth the waters after a recommendation for the town to creat...
Aug 28th, 2022
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The nuclear power plant in Pickering, Ont., is shown in an undated photo. The plant it set to close in 2025.  NORM BETTS / CP From the Toronto Star, August 23, 2022 By Rob Ferguson Queen’s Park Bureau Ontario’s plan to replace electricity generation when an aging nuclear plant closes in 2025 ha...
Aug 27th, 2022
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Oro-Medonte Meet the Candidate Evenings Tuesday September 13, 7:00 – 9:00PM Guthrie Arena Candidates from Wards 3, 4 & 5; and the Mayoral Candidates will all be invited to participate Thursday September 15, 7:00 – 9:00PM The Heights of Horseshoe (across from Horseshoe Resort) Candidat...
Aug 27th, 2022
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Tiny Township resident Steve Saltsman.Submitted photo From MidlandToday, August 23, 2022 By Derek Howard Steve Saltsman wants to be elected deputy mayor of Tiny Township to protect the municipality from the threats it’s facing ‘from multiple influences.’ Current Deputy Mayor Steffen...
Aug 27th, 2022
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Penetanguishene Town Hall. Staff photo/MidlandToday From BarrieToday, August 22, 2022 By Derek Howard Penetanguishene will have a new mayor and deputy mayor following the Oct. 24 municipal election. The deadline to file for candidacy passed on Friday and there are many contenders for the positions th...
Aug 27th, 2022
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Brad Thompson is running for Springwater Township council in Ward 3. | Image supplied From BarrieToday, August 23, 2022 Editor’s note: BarrieToday has asked council candidates in neighbouring Springwater and Essa townships to provide a synopsis of why they are running for public office. Municip...
Aug 27th, 2022
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Tiny Township municipal office. | Staff Photo/MidlandToday From BarrieToday, August 23, 2022 By Derek Howard Tiny Township residents will have a new mayor and deputy mayor after the Oct. 24 municipal election. Candidates for the municipal election were registered as of last week, with quite a selecti...
Aug 25th, 2022
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Tay Township municipal building. Staff Photo/MidlandToday From BarrieToday, August 23, 2022 By Derek Howard There will not be a race for the top two elected positions in Tay Township during the upcoming municipal election. In fact, all seven places around the council table will be acclamations. Follo...
Aug 24th, 2022
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Developers are proposing a wellness village that would include a host of potential health services, attainable housing and recreation opportunities. – Nadia Stolfi photo From Simcoe.com, August 24, 2022 By John Edwards More than 130 acres of land that has been vacant for decades could soon have...