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Aug 6th, 2017
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From Friends of the Waverly Uplands Dufferin Aggregates is hosting a meeting for neighbours of the Teedon Pit regarding neighbours’ concerns aregarding damage to the underlying aquifer. The meeting is set for TUESDAY AUGUST 8 AT 6:30 P.M. at the North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre (Formally Mid...
Aug 3rd, 2017
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from CORE The Aug 6th Concert at Lyric Pond (597425 2nd Line. W, Honeywood) is hosted by Melody and Bill Duron and will feature The Jim Cuddy Band, featured guest Andy Maize from the Skydiggers and Jesse Roper. In support of CORE – Conserve Our Rural Environment Challenging inappropriate land u...
Aug 3rd, 2017
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First annual showcase of local talent and resources By Tiny Township Councillor Cindy Hastings The inaugural Farm Fresh Food Fest is fast approaching! The volunteer association has been working very hard to put the finishing touches on what promises to be a successful annual celebration of agricultur...
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Aug 3rd, 2017
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Canadian, U.S. mayors drop challenge over Great Lakes water diversion The Canadian Press A group of mayors from Canada and the U.S. has dropped its challenge to a decision allowing an American city to draw water from the Great Lakes, saying it has secured an agreement to improve the review of similar...
Aug 1st, 2017
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from the Wellington Water Watchers The sudden resignation of Glen Murray as Minister for Environment and Climate Change brings uncertainty to the timetable for decision about policy, guidelines and timetable for review of permits to take water. This article in the Toronto Star announces Chris Ballard...
Jul 17th, 2017
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Residents Demand Ontario Government act to shut down Burl’s Creek concerts From SaveOro The Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) issued a stunning decision today, authorizing the temporary use of the Burl’s Creek Event Grounds (BCEG) for 27 days of camping, parking and large-scale events. In the process it ...
Jul 12th, 2017
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Cigarette butts are the most common litter item found on Lake Huron beaches -Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation photo Let’s get the butts off the beach! From Environmental Defence Join us on Friday, July 21 at 10:00 a.m. to get the butts off Wasaga Beach! Cigarette butts, that is. Did y...
Jul 12th, 2017
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Toward an Open and Innovative Internet: What Lies Behind Canada’s Net Neutrality Success Story By Michael Geist is net neutrality day of action in the United States, a day of advocacy and awareness that brings together hundreds of leading Internet companies and public interest groups. It is an import...
Jul 7th, 2017
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News release from Keep Hydro Public After months of community involvement, on July 7, 2017, Wasaga Beach council voted unanimously to keep Wasaga Distribution Inc. (WDI) public. With the help of the Keep Hydro Public Coalition, local residents successfully pressured their municipal council to retain ...
Jul 6th, 2017
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Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin After months of research and public consultation, Wasaga Beach council unanimously decided to retain and grow Wasaga Distribution Inc. Council wasn’t slated to make a decision about the utility provider until a special meeting on July 18. However, during another specia...