By Jenni Dunning Midland Mirror PENETANGUISHENE – Although two Penetanguishene councillors argued the town cannot afford a linked transit system with Midland, the initiative is now within one vote of being approved. Penetang- uishene council voted 7-2 on Oct. 28 in favour of a draft agreement with it...
By Dr. John Bacher Democracy Watch Simcoe In 19th century Ontario when forests were reduced to ashes to make cheap soap creating as a result deserts that threatened to bury the province in sand, forest burners used fairly crude tactics against their opponents. The one figure who attempted to stand up...
Green your Halloween From Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Saturday October 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Locations: Barrie, Bradford (Scanlon Creek), and Keswick Join LSRCA in your community. Come out in your costume, plant some trees and have a spooktacular time. Registration appreciated by Oct. 29...
Danny Beaton examines the massive stump of an ancient maple at French’s Hill Tiny’s large old forest tracts atop world’s purest water are a precious resource By John Bacher Tiny Township is blessed to have some of the rarest and largest old-growth forests in southern Ontario south o...
Fun for all ages! Date Saturday Sept 26 2015 11:00 AM — 3:00 PM Location The Community Centre and Lion’s Park (74 Doran Rd. Midhurst) Tickets are required for BBQ, Contests and Games 11:00 am Children’s Fun Run/Walk Children’s fun run is free 11:15 am Adult/Teen 5 km Fun Run/Walk Registra...
Safety Day at Memorial Park – September 26th, 9-11:00 a.m. The HVPOA Safety Day this Saturday is set to really deliver with Mayor Harry Hughes providing the official welcome at 9:00 am, followed by give-aways provided by our partners: carbon monoxide detectors, first aid kits, admission tickets...
Environmental groups win right to appeal decision on industry exemptions Ontario Nature news release TORONTO – The Ontario Court of Appeal has granted Ontario Nature and Wildlands League leave to appeal a lower court ruling that puts already endangered species at further risk of extinction. “Biologic...
Ground breaking case invokes Charter to protect First Nation community from toxic harm Today the Grassy Narrows First Nation is filing legal proceedings against Ontario asking the Divisional Court to overturn provincial plans for a decade of clearcut logging on Grassy Narrows’ homeland. This sm...
AWARE News Network The first of five public informations sessions on Simcoe County’s search for a site for a composting and materials handling facility will be held Tuesday October 6 at the Simcoe County Museum. All the session will run twice on each day, from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm.The format will includ...
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