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In Development
Sep 8th, 2012
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What Ontario landmark stores as much carbon as annual emissions from 33 million cars? By Faisal Moola David Suzuki Foundation August 14 2012 The David Suzuki Foundation released a study today that reveals the Ontario Greenbelt keeps a whopping 172 million tonnes of greenhouse gases out of the atmosph...
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Sep 8th, 2012
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By ROBIN MACLENNAN – Orillia Packet & Times – August 20 2012 Monday, August 20, 2012 The County of Simcoe will have money in the bank at the end of this fiscal year if the spending forecast presented to council this month holds true. Deputy treasurer Lealand Sibbick made a presentat...
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Sep 8th, 2012
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County councillors concerned about downloadingAbout $70,000 in additional county funding already needed to cover Ontario Works shortfallBy Richard Blanchard Innisfil Scope September 5 2012Local municipalities may end up shouldering more financial burden, as the province downloads services to the lowe...
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Sep 8th, 2012
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Despite court ruling, resort opponent claims the litigation was meant to ‘silence’ critics By Chris Simon Innisfil Scope August 1 2012 All of the lawsuits launched against opponents of the former Big Bay Point Resort have been settled, according to an environmental lobbyist group. Nine separate legal...
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Sep 8th, 2012
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Conflicts mean 13 ministries face off against each farmer By Wendy Beswick Farmers Forum August 20 2012 Ontario farmers are on a collision course with a biodiversity strategy that will affect every aspect of their lives. From an increased emphasis on eco-awareness in the classroom to more restriction...
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Sep 8th, 2012
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By Jesse Baltutis and Bob Sandford Toronto Star July 28, 2012 In the future, prosperous nations will be those with enough water for food, cities, industry and nature — and know how to ensure each gets the amount it needs. But Canada’s prosperity is at risk because our water is increasingly at risk. I...
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Sep 8th, 2012
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‘Well into the sixth major extinction event in the history of life on Earth’ Letter from Blue Mountain Watershed Trsut Foundation August 5, 2012 to: Alan Dextrase, Policy Advisor Ministry of Natural Resources, Policy Division, Biodiversity Branch Biodiversity Policy & Program Develop...
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In Simcoe County
Sep 5th, 2012
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AWARE Simcoe news release September 5 2012MIDHURST - AWARE Simcoe is calling on Simcoe County councillors to hold at least two public forums to engage citizens in the approval process for the draft Official Plan, which may go to Simcoe County Council for approval in September.There have been substan...
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Sep 5th, 2012
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Text of Sept. 3 letter to councillors Dear Simcoe County Councillor Re: Public participation in OP approval AWARE Simcoe has made a submission to the county regarding the draft modified amended Official Plan, and a copy is attached for your information. Our over-riding concern is that the OP approval...
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