• Protecting Water and Farmland in Simcoe County

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Dec 4th, 2022
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‘It’s imperative to protect the few wild spaces we have left in southern Ontario,’ writer says. ‘Natural spaces the Ford administration is threatening were meant to be protected for all of us – today and into the future’ Robert Codd Nov 22, 2022 10:53 AM At a time ...
Dec 4th, 2022
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‘We now have turkeys, deer, coyotes, owls, and all sorts of things living in this forest that we planted. It’s very rewarding to see the wildlife responding to it,’ says Hawke Tyler Evans Nov 16, 2022 7:00 PM Two Oro-Medonte tree farmers have won the 2022 Huronia Woodland Owners Associati...
Dec 3rd, 2022
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Corporate capture is out of control in Canada and there are few places where that’s more clear than in Doug Ford’s Ontario. Most recently, the Ford government’s omnibus Bill 23 opens up protected Greenbelt land for projects by key donor companies; dramatically changes planning norms; undermines envir...
Dec 3rd, 2022
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This consultation closes at 11:59 p.m. on: December 4, 2022 The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the Greenbelt Plan that would remove or redesignate 15 areas of land and add lands in the Paris Galt Moraine area. Comment here...
Dec 3rd, 2022
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Jack Gibbons Chair, North Gwillimbury Forest Alliance The Doug Ford Government announced that it is planning to turn over 7,400 acres of Ontario’s Greenbelt to developers after repeatedly promising not to do so. If this proposal proceeds, it will create a dangerous precedent for opening up the Greenb...
Dec 3rd, 2022
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‘Before, I was just writing letters; now I’m coming out,’ said a resident on the recent passage of controversial Bill 23. ‘I’ll go to more, as many rallies as I need to’ from OrilliaMatters Dec 2, 2022 Greg McGrath-Goudie About 100 residents picketed in front of Si...
Dec 2nd, 2022
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 Don’t miss it Join Bob Bowles (Susan Walmer is unfortunately unable to come) with video remarks from Mike Schreiner  and learn about your moraine!! Saturday Dec. 10, Jarrett Hall, Doors open 1:00 pm, event starts 1:30pm...
Dec 2nd, 2022
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Jonathan Wilkinson, left, minister of natural resources, is shown with Rob Keen, chief executive officer of Forests Ontario. Supplied photo BarrieToday Staff Nov 24, 2022 Through its comprehensive network of partners and programs, Barrie-based Forests Ontario has planted nearly seven million trees in...
Dec 2nd, 2022
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Media Statement: On the passing of Bill 23 From: Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition, Forbid Roads Over Greenspaces, Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition and Concerned Citizens of King Township December 1, 2022 Simcoe County, ON – On November 30th, the Auditor General of Ontario – an independent of...
Dec 1st, 2022
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By Graeme McNaughton From Guelph Mercury Tribune Tue., Nov. 29, 2022 Schreiner has filed an official complaint with integrity commissioner for ‘what seems to be pretty suspicious benefits flowing to a handful of speculators who also happen to be significant donors’ to PC Party Premier Dou...