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Oct 9th, 2013
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Ontario government news release October 9, 2013Today, Bill 6, the proposed Great Lakes Protection Act 2013 passed second reading in the Ontario Legislature. The proposed act, if passed, would ensure cleaner and healthier Great Lakes that are protected for future generations. ...
Oct 9th, 2013
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from the New Tecumseth Times  Dear editor: Re: article printed in the Oct. 3rd edition of The Times regarding Lynn and Glen Potts I read about the ongoing plight of Lynn and Glen Potts. It is a very unfortunate situation for this couple which was not brought on by them in any way shape or […]...
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Oct 7th, 2013
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Activists give their take on the movementBy Daniel Schwartz, CBC News Oct 07, 2013  The Idle No More movement has plans for over 63 protests and actions across Canada today, with solidarity events expected in over 12 countries. ...
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Oct 7th, 2013
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In his new book, Alan Weisman argues we have to keep our population below 10 billion or face calamity. Can we do it voluntarily?By Leslie Scrivener Toronto Star Oct 04 2013 One of the world’s most successful family planning programs was nurtured in an unexpected place — Iran — and with the encouragem...
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Oct 5th, 2013
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By Allan Gregg October 5 2013Link to allangregg.com and video overview 200 years ago today, in what is now called Moraviantown, Ontario, the great Shawnee warrior, Tecumseh was killed defending Canada against invading American troops during the War of 1812. After waging a fearsome battle with the enc...
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Oct 4th, 2013
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Megaquarry News October 4 2013There's tremendous news out of Toronto City Hall where a motion about Food & Water First is about to be tabled! ...
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Oct 4th, 2013
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New Tecumseth Free Press October 1, 2013 Simcoe Grey Conservative MP Kellie Leitch cost taxpayers $447,399 between April 1, 2012 and March 31, 213, according to the Members' Expenditures Report. ...
In Barrie
Oct 1st, 2013
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By Bob Bruton, Barrie Examiner City curbs will only be cluttered with trash bags once every two weeks, beginning in 2015. Barrie council gave final approval this week to cutting garbage pick-up to once every two weeks, although two bags of waste will still be allowed bi-weekly for homes.
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Sep 26th, 2013
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Evidence links pesticide to massive bee deaths in Manitoba, Ontario and QuebecCELA and others news release Sep 24 2013Environmental groups want federal Health Minister Rona Ambrose to reconsider Health Canada’s decision to reapprove a pesticide — severely restricted in Europe — for use on fruits, pot...
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Sep 22nd, 2013
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From the Holland Marsh Growers Association September 10 2013 Welcome to the fifth of seven video clips that are being brought to you by theHolland Marsh Growers’ Association (HMGA) – with our thanks. This is an areathat has been around for nearly 100 years; is recognized around the world forproductiv...