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Apr 8th, 2015
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New Tecumseth Free Press Online New Tecumseth solicitor Jay Feehely will represent the Town next Tuesday morning at a hearing concerning an appeal of Simcoe County’s stop work order that suspended a special permit issued to clear approximately 30 acres of woodlot from the 241 acre agricultural ...
Apr 7th, 2015
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AWARE Simcoe is saddened by the passing of Beverly Mixemong who, with her son James, was an important member of the Site 41 community. Obituary Mixemong, Beverly (Gogho koh kwe of the Loon Clan) passed away at home on Saturday April 4th, 2015 in her 57th year. Beloved wife of Roger Marchand. Loving m...
In Energy
Apr 5th, 2015
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By Keith Leslie, The Canadian Press  TORONTO — A decision 16 years ago to divide Ontario Hydro into several different companies resulted in a new charge that’s still on all electricity bills and a multibillion-dollar debt that critics warn will keep driving up rates for years to come. The...
Apr 3rd, 2015
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By Simcoe County Warden Gerry Marshall Barrie Examiner  Spring is here and I look forward to another successful green season of events, festivals, tourism and outdoor activities across our county. As warmer weather arrives, projects heat up at the County of Simcoe. Our planning department is responsi...
Mar 31st, 2015
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from the Midhurst Ratepayers Association We hope to see you and your members at the upcoming provincial meeting this Wednesday at the Barrie Army Navy and Air Force Club on 7 George Street, Barrie.  The open house starts at 6 and the meeting runs from 7-9pm. A basic summary of what to expect is below...
Mar 31st, 2015
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By Colin Perkel, The Canadian Press  TORONTO — A police officer who gained widespread notoriety for telling a protester at the infamous G20 summit that “this ain’t Canada right now” committed battery when he manhandled him, Ontario’s top court has concluded. The ruling b...
Mar 30th, 2015
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Groups call on Wynne to withdraw 10-year clearcut logging plan News release from 16 organizations In a joint statement issued today, 16 social justice organizations, faith groups, trade unions, and environmental organizations are calling on Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne to immediately withdraw the p...
Mar 30th, 2015
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By Roger Klein CTV News Barrie Ted Stuart from Pretty River Academy in Collingwood is having a hard time carrying all of the awards he won at the Simcoe County Science and Technology Fair over the weekend. The Grade 10 student won best in all categories and a gold medal for his age group, including [...
Mar 28th, 2015
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Attend Ontario government’s Growth plan meeting News release from AWARE Simcoe and Midhurst Ratepayers Association Local citizens’ groups from around Simcoe County are urging residents to attend an upcoming meeting hosted by the provincial government that will discuss growth and development. “I...
Mar 28th, 2015
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Responsibility to protect crucial part of our community From: Steve de la Bastide As residents of Beeton know, if you take a short walk north of town you can find a lovely trail which was once an old railway line and is now a proposed Trans-Canada trail route. This trail leads to unique and stunning ...