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Jul 13th, 2016
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from change.org October 27, 2014 Municipal Elections 23,258 eligible voters in New Tecumseth 9,229 total ballots cast – 39.68% turnout # of eligible voters Ward 1    1,962 Ward 2    3,360 Ward 3    4,121 Ward 4    2,817 Ward 5    1,817 Ward 6    2,824 Ward 7    2,859 Ward 8   […]...
Jul 13th, 2016
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By Andrew Philips Orillia Packet & Times The County of Simcoe’s decision to use one of its forests to create an organics processing facility could lead to another Site 41 fiasco. That’s a warning from an opponent to the plan passed by county council earlier this year to build a compost and materi...
Jul 13th, 2016
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The Co-ordinated Land Use Planning Review What does it mean to Dufferin? from the North Dufferin Agricultural and Community Taskforce NDACT Public Meeting and AGM Thursday, July 28, 2016 7:00pm Horning’s Mills Community Centre Join us for the NDACT AGM to learn more about the Coordinated Land Review....
Jul 12th, 2016
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Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority news release The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) is recommending that businesses and residents reduce their water consumption while hot, dry weather conditions continue. “Low rainfall since mid-April has contributed to drought conditions, wh...
Jul 6th, 2016
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By Andrew Philips Orillia Packet & Times Oro-Medonte council has opted for the status quo when it comes to this summer’s music festivals at Burl’s Creek. During a boisterous meeting Wednesday, the township’s council voted unanimously to approve a special-events permit for 92 of ...
Jun 23rd, 2016
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Statement from Grassy Narrows Support A few minutes ago, supporters of Grassy Narrows First Nation created a chemical dump on the front steps of Queen’s Park, shutting down Premier Kathleen Wynne’s front door. We are calling on Ontario listen to Grassy and immediately commit to cleaning up the Wabigo...
Jun 20th, 2016
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Mill worker confesses to burying 50 gallons with mercury poison upstream from Grassy Narrows From Grassy Narrows Support  Last summer Kas Glowaki, a former Dryden mill worker, made a shocking confession. He admitted to participating in the shallow burial of 50 barrels of salt and highly toxic liquid ...
Jun 20th, 2016
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A retired labourer says that more than 40 years ago he was part of a small crew that “haphazardly” dumped drums of mercury and salt into a pit near Grassy Narrows First Nation where water and fish have long been contaminated by the toxic metal By Jayme Poisson and David Bruser Toronto Star The Ontari...
Jun 19th, 2016
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From the Friends of Simcoe County Forest website The Friends of Simcoe County Forest invite you to a BBQ FUNDRAISER, on Wednesday 22 June. They need your help to stop the a new dual organics and waste facility the County has planned on 200 acres of forested land on Horseshoe Valley Road, north of Bar...
Jun 18th, 2016
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From  MTM Conservation Association The Second Annual Tiny Marsh BioBlitz will build on the success of the first BioBlitz held last year, with more leaders, more topics and more locations across the Marsh. Early starters who turn out for the 6 am walks will get a chance to see the wonderful variety of...