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Candidates / Election 2018

Aug 11th, 2018
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By Ian Adams Wasaga Sun A Creemore man has taken his request for Clearview Township to provide copies of municipal documents in an accessible format to the province. It’s the latest chapter in a saga between Peter Lomath and the municipality that includes a decision by council to apply the township’s...
Aug 11th, 2018
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from Midland Mirror It has been my honour and privilege to have served the community as a member of our former century-old community police service for 24 years before it was disbanded in February 2018. It is my desire to be YOUR voice in Municipal affairs for the next four years. I will not dismiss ...
In Midland
Aug 11th, 2018
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from Midland Mirror Hello Midland! My name is Cody Oschefski and I am seeking re-election in Ward 2! I am a born-and-raised Midland boy. I currently work as an electrician at ZF/TRW here in Midland. In my four years on council, I have worked very hard to be an accessible, open and accountable council...
Aug 11th, 2018
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from Orillia Today I am the founder, honorary Big Sister and past president of Orillia Big Sisters and Orillia Business Women’s Association and served as a director of the chamber of commerce for three years. I was a sports writer (Sports Fan Fare & The Games People Play) and columnist “Ori...
Aug 11th, 2018
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2018 AWARE Simcoe questionnaire – Archie Duckworth from Barrie Advance The Duckworth family has a long history in Angus. Archie was born and raised in Angus and watched the town grow into what it is today. A graduate of Angus Morrison and Barrie Central, he went on to be a full-time representat...
In Barrie
Aug 11th, 2018
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2018 AWARE Simcoe questionnaire – Clare Riepma Lake Simcoe Watch response from Barrie Advance I was born on a farm in southwestern Ontario and went to university in Toronto.  We chose to live in Barrie because it has a lot to offer and to be closer to our parents, children and grandchildren. I ...
In Barrie
Aug 11th, 2018
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Lake Simcoe Watch response From Barrie Advance I have been avidly involved in local politics through organizations such as Georgian College and RVH, ensuring that two of our largest employers in Barrie create opportunity, and continue to build economic growth. However, I have noticed less and less fo...
Aug 11th, 2018
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2018 AWARE Simcoe questionnaire – Katy Austin From Barrie Advance Council accomplishments: I am proud to have been a part of this term’s council. Council members and staff have been very professional and dedicated to running the business of the township efficiently and with a clear vision for t...
Aug 10th, 2018
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by Ian Adams Wasaga Sun Wasaga Beach has walked back several changes to its bylaw governing municipal election signs. Senior municipal bylaw officer Doug Vincent told councillors during a special council meeting  Aug. 2 that changes to the bylaw earlier this year to include advertising were “made in ...
In Barrie
Aug 8th, 2018
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Barrie Advance Biographical details: My wife Shari and I moved to Barrie in 1988, and we have resided in Allandale for all 30 years. We chose Barrie to raise our three daughters as it offered a small-town feel, favourable amenities and a wonderful waterfront. Read more  ...