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In Tiny
Oct 8th, 2012
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Tiny Council Meeting of September 24, 2012By Vickie Kee AWARE News Network October 5 2012 Deputy-Mayor Lawrence chaired the meeting. Mayor Millar was absent. Deputy-Mayor Lawrence proudly announces September 22, 2012 as being the third anniversary of the stoppage of Dump Site 41. CAO Luker announces ...
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In Energy
Oct 8th, 2012
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By Krystyn Tully, Waterkeeper.ca Weekly September 19 2012 A nuclear power plant in Ontario should be allowed to kill millions of fish each year, say staff of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC). Their surprising recommendation is part of the final environmental assessment report for Ontario...
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In Meetings, events
Oct 7th, 2012
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First draft of Food and Agriculture Charter now completeFrom Simcoe County news release August 3, 2012 (repeat posting)The Simcoe County Food and Agriculture Charter Steering Committee is seeking feedback on the content of the first draft of its charter document. The first draft and an  online survey...
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In Simcoe County
Oct 7th, 2012
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By Jim Birchard Bayshore Broadcasting September 30, 2012MPAC says value of residential property is up 8.7 per cent while farm land up a whopping 24 per centThe latest assessment notices for about 190 thousand property owners of Orillia and Simcoe County are in the mail. Orillia homeowners will see th...
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In Meetings, events
Oct 7th, 2012
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Living Green Barrie and Transition Barrie present:Waking the Green Tiger: A Green Movement Rises in ChinaWaking the Green Tiger documents the rise of a green movement in China, as farmers andactivists join together to oppose a massive dam project on the Upper Yangtze River. ...
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In Midland
Oct 7th, 2012
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By DOUGLAS GLYNN Midland Free Press September 27, 2012Council has taken steps to ensure its closed meetings comply with the Municipal Act, Mayor Gordon McKay said in a news release issued Monday....
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In Midland
Oct 7th, 2012
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By DOUGLAS GLYNN Midland Free Press  September 26, 2012 An investigation into certain closed-door meetings has revealed that Midland Council routinely contravened the Municipal Act, breached its procedural bylaw and engaged in improper voting behind closed doors....
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In Midland
Oct 7th, 2012
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By DOUGLAS GLYNN Midland Free Press September 27, 2012Normally, the identity of the person whose complaint sparks an ombudsman’s closed-door meeting investigation is confidential.In the ombudsman’s investigation just completed in Midland, however, the initial complaint arose, in part, because of a Ja...
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In Innisfil
Oct 7th, 2012
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Rick Vanderlinde Innisfil Journal Sep 28, 2012 INNISFIL (UPDATED) — Trying to make life a little easier for Innisfil’s commuters while keeping local streets safe with more sidewalks and bike paths is the emerging focus of the town’s long-term transportation plan.Richmond Hill consultants crafting a $...
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In Barrie
Oct 7th, 2012
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By Laurie Watt Barrie Advance Sep 28, 2012 BARRIE - Barrie still needs the help of business to help the city grow, Mayor Jeff Lehman told the Greater Barrie Chamber of Commerce....