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Candidates / Election 2014

Sep 30th, 2014
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Developers looking to build houses, farmers looking to relocate driving up farmland prices: ReMax By: Susan Pigg Toronto Star As development has leapfrogged the Greenbelt area north of the GTA into the fast-growing area around Barrie, many farmers have been playing a lucrative game of musical chairs....
Sep 29th, 2014
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From Climate Action Now – Barrie Meeting in Midhurst, we will be taken by bus to see how the MSP mega-development could impact family farms and prime farmland in the surrounding area. Apple cider will be served upon return, and we’ll meet with concerned citizens and representatives from o...
Sep 29th, 2014
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Who’s keeping your politicians honest? Well, that’s your job, to keep an eye on what they’re up to. Democracy isn’t just about casting a vote at election time, it’s about remaining involved in the government of your community. But what if your politicians duck behind closed doors so you have no idea ...
Sep 29th, 2014
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The Oro-Medonte Chamber of Commerce is once again holding a series of All Candidates Meetings. The purpose of these meetings is to provide a forum for candidates and voters to address important issues and exchange views and information. Ward 1 October 2nd 7 pm   24 Mount Saint Louis Rd. W. Main Chale...
Sep 29th, 2014
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Wednesday, October 1, 2014 4:00pm – 10:45pm  Location: 490 Ontario Street On Wednesday October 1st, the Collingwood Chamber of Commerce along with The Collingwood Connection, Rogers TV, 97.7 The Beach, The Enterprise Bulletin and 95.1 The Peak will be holding an All Candidates Meeting for the C...
Sep 29th, 2014
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Experienced local leader outlines a better plan forward Keffer campaign news release BRADFORD–Mayoral candidate, local farmer and businessman, and current deputy mayor Rob Keffer proved this evening that he is the best candidate to steward residents’ hard-earned tax dollars while building a better to...
Sep 29th, 2014
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New Tecumseth Free Press Online Council incumbent Jamie Smith, the only member of the outgoing group running for deputy mayor, is fending off similar attacks all the incumbents are facing leading up to the October 27th municipal elections. In this case Mr. Smith is facing Peter Barbati, and Glen O...
Sep 25th, 2014
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The following comments on the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority’s Efficiency Audit have been send to the NVCA’s directors. AWARE Simcoe’s Concerns with NVCA Efficiency Audit Recommendations released August 22, 2014  AWARE Simcoe’s foremost concern is the closed session process tha...
Sep 25th, 2014
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Gary Christie, president of the Nottawasaga Steelheaders, sent the following letter to Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Chair and Wasaga Beach Councillor Nina Bifolchi regarding her response to Gary Cerantola on her website. Both Bifolchi and Cerantola are running for deputy mayor of Wasaga ...
Sep 25th, 2014
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By Brad Pritchard Alliston Herald ADJALA-TOSORONTIO – The two candidates running for mayor of Adjala-Tosorontio can agree on one thing: growth will likely be the number one challenge facing the new council. Mary Small Brett, who is the current deputy mayor, believes it will come down to balanci...