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By AWARE Simcoe
In Climate Change
Feb 23rd, 2023
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‘We in the community will be challenged to make small — sometimes big — changes,’ group warns, noting city’s climate change action plan will show the way OrilliaMatters Staff Feb 23 2023 Photo Demonstrators are shown during a climate strike at the Orillia City Centre. | NathanTaylor...
By AWARE Simcoe
In Barrie
Feb 21st, 2023
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Saturday Feb 25, 2023 Barrie, Bradford, Collingwood, Orillia, Midland Together with thousands of Canadians across the country, we’re walking and fundraising to support and serve people and families experiencing homelessness, hurt, and hunger in our community. If you are able to join us or spons...
By AWARE Simcoe
In Council Watch
Feb 21st, 2023
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‘The transit service needs to be increased, certainly not decreased,’ says letter writer From OrilliaMatters, Letter to the Editor Feb 17, 2023 Photo, Dave Dawson/OrilliaMatters file photo I am outraged that the mayor is trying to dramatically reduce the city’s transit service. We live in...
By AWARE Simcoe
In Council Watch
Feb 21st, 2023
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Majority of councillors argue against mayor’s deadline; ‘With respect, I think that that report needs to be meaningful, not rushed,’ said Coun. Durnford From OrilliayMatters, Greg McGrath-Goudie Feb 14 2023 Photo:Mayor Don McIsaac brought forward an inquiry motion at Monday’s ...
By AWARE Simcoe
In Agriculture
Feb 21st, 2023
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‘The misinformation and hiding of facts is par for the course,’ says Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition official From BarrieToday,  Feb 19 2023 Photo: A vandalized Bradford Bypass sign along Highway 400 is shown in this file photo.Natasha Philpott/BradfordToday The following letter is in r...
By AWARE Simcoe
In Climate Change
Feb 19th, 2023
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Doug Ford and his gang seem to have forgotten that their federal counterparts might object to plans to build homes on the Greenbelt. From the Toronto Star By Kelley Hindrichs  Contributor Feb. 14, 2023 It should come as no surprise to Premier Ford that federal Minister of the Environment Steven Guilb...
By AWARE Simcoe
In Clearview
Feb 18th, 2023
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Letter to the Board of AWARE Simcoe RE: Reconstruction of Clearview Seasonal   Sideroad 26/27 to an all- weather road and Closing and Transferring to Walker Industries a Section of former Simcoe County Road 91 abutting their two Properties On December 28, 2022, the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Co...
By AWARE Simcoe
In Barrie
Feb 17th, 2023
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‘The question remains the size, scale and fit for the area,’ ward councillor says of long-vacant property at Essa Road and Highway 400 From OrilliaMatters, Bob Bruton Another new year, another new development proposal for Barrie’s old fairgrounds. The city has received applications to rez...
By AWARE Simcoe
In Agriculture
Feb 17th, 2023
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AMO Submission to the Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy November 16, 2022 Summary The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) commends the government for recognizing it has a role to play in addressing the national housing crisis. AMO and its member municipal g...
By AWARE Simcoe
In Agriculture
Feb 16th, 2023
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This event is about sending a great big NO to Doug Ford and the “Progressive” Conservatives. … and having some fun at the same time. ​This is NOT a warm welcome for Doug Ford.  It’s an ironic “nice to see you back” after the government took 10 weeks off. This is a protest part...