By AWARE Simcoe
In Council Watch
Dec 30th, 2020
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Councillor Cathy Keane: Declined to comment Township says code is a way to deal with harassment, residents say it’s a muzzle By: Nathan Taylor Barrie Today An unusual measure taken by Oro-Medonte Township council has some residents claiming it’s an attempt to “muzzle” them. Council recently pas...
By Kate Harries
In Council Watch
Dec 29th, 2020
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By Frank Matys Orillia Today A group of Ramara township residents, living in an area targeted for development, is concerned the municipality is acting hastily to make it happen. “We are not against development, we understand it is going to come — but protect the people that are here,” said Patrick He...
By AWARE Simcoe
In Council Watch
Dec 29th, 2020
1 Comment
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By Frank Matys Orillia Today A group of Ramara township residents, living in an area targeted for development, is concerned the municipality is acting hastily to make it happen. “We are not against development, we understand it is going to come — but protect the people that are here,” said Patrick He...
By AWARE Simcoe
In AWARE News Network
Dec 29th, 2020
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Organic farmer and environmental campaigner: Prince Charles By Kate Harries AWARE News Network “This is the time,” Margaret Atwood told listeners of the Today program on BBC’s Radio 4 this morning. “This is the crossroads in the history of our species on the planet and we have to start paying attenti...
By AWARE Simcoe
In Environment
Dec 23rd, 2020
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A recent study found that extreme ice‐free years are becoming more frequent in lakes across North America, bringing ecological impacts and affecting the livelihoods of the people who rely on them. -CBC photo Ice-free years have become more than three times more frequent since 1978 By Nicole Mortillar...
By AWARE Simcoe
In Agriculture
Dec 14th, 2020
3 Comments
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Crews are shown working on the site of a provincially significant wetland a few years ago in Barrie. David Hawke/OrilliaMatters Outdoors columnist implores readers to learn about and appreciate the environment By David Hawke Orillia Matters I know there are readers of this column who are waiting impa...
By Kate Harries
In Council Watch
Dec 14th, 2020
1 Comment
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A map showing the three proposed developments that would make up the Rama Road Corridor. ‘MZOs are not something that should be given out like candy,’ says executive director of Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition By: Jessica Owen Barrie Today Three controversial developments in Ramara Township – refer...
By AWARE Simcoe
In Agriculture
Dec 14th, 2020
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Don’t let the bastards grind you down. News release from Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition One of Canada’s, and indeed the world’s, most notable authors, Margaret Atwood, has come out to support a local environmental group – Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition (SCGC). A limited edition print co-d...
By AWARE Simcoe
In Council Watch
Dec 13th, 2020
1 Comment
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Bill and Lorraine French. I was so pleased to see the leadership at the budget meetings in the last two weeks being provided by Councillors Cabral, Ritchie, Hanna and Moore. They seem to understand that this year is not like any other and that control needs exercised. Through a motion by Councillor R...
By AWARE Simcoe
In Council Watch
Dec 10th, 2020
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By Daina Goldfinger Global News December 8 2020 Tiny Township Mayor George Cornell was acclaimed to serve as Simcoe County warden for a second term on Tuesday afternoon. “It has been an honour and privilege to serve as County of Simcoe warden for the past two years and I look forward to continuing to...
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