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Mar 9th, 2016
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From Concerned Citizens in Adjala-Tosorontio Join us for a Fun Day fundraiser Sunday March 19 10am-3 pm at Somerville Nurseries (indoors) at 5884 Country Road 13 (south of Everett) ADMISSION $10 Adult, $5 children, $20 family of 4. More information: Fun Day poster nogravelpit.com ccat-inc.com AWARE S...
Mar 8th, 2016
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Treehugger.com AWARE News Network March 7 2016 The world mourns the loss of Berta Cáceres, an Indigenous woman who peacefully yet persistently resisted the destruction of waterways in Honduras for mining projects. Berta Cáceres, a hugely influential environmental activist, Indigenous leader, and winn...
Mar 3rd, 2016
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News release from Springwater Township Springwater Council has unanimously voted in favour of requesting that the County of Simcoe complete a comprehensive business case before moving forward with the co-located Organics Processing Facility (OPF) and Materials Management Facility (MMF). The request c...
Mar 3rd, 2016
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Bumble bee -Jennifer Howard photo Let’s strengthen the plan to save pollinators AWARE News Network Our bees – especially the wild ones – are in serious trouble. So are other pollinators. All over the world, these keystone species are in danger of extinction. If we lose them, we lose...
Mar 3rd, 2016
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Simcoe County Organics Processing Facility (OPF) and Materials Management Facility (MMF) Moved by: Allen Seconded by: Ritchie Whereas the Township of Springwater is fully supportive of sustainable waste reduction and diversion initiatives to reduce the use and need of landfill sites, and Whereas the ...
Mar 3rd, 2016
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Deputy Mayor Don Allen’s presentation to Springwater Council regarding his motion regarding an Organics Processing Facility and Materials Management Facility – March 2 2016 Waste management is controlled and operated by Simcoe County for its 16 municipalities . 6 years ago in 2010, County...
Mar 3rd, 2016
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From the minutes of the February 25 2016 meeting of County Council. Note – the number after each councillor’s name represent the weight assigned to his or her vote, based on population. The weighted vote was 64-39 in favour, five votes short of the two-thirds majority Allen needed. The co...
Mar 2nd, 2016
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New Tecumseth Free Press The 32 members of Simcoe County councillors cost ratepayers $759,241 in salaries and expenses in 2015, according to the annual treasurer’s report. Simcoe County Warden Warden Gerry Marshall topped out $76,734, including his $67,075 annual salary. Deputy Warden Terry Dow...
Mar 2nd, 2016
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News release from Simcoe County  Committee of the Whole set to review Organics Processing Facility and Materials Management Facility siting report During its next scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March, 8, 2016, County of Simcoe Committee of the Whole will review a report which outlines the recommendati...
Mar 2nd, 2016
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Orillia integrity commissioner resigns By Patrick Bales, The Orillia Packet & Times The city is looking at its options following the resignation of its integrity commissioner and closed-meeting investigator. Suzanne Craig resigned her position, effective Feb. 29. Mayor Steve Clarke said it was hi...