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In Clearview
Aug 10th, 2012
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Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin August 8 2012 CLEARVIEW TWP. — A group of Clearview Township residents fighting a windfarm proposal west of Stayner are upping the stakes....
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In Simcoe County
Aug 10th, 2012
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By Sara Ross, Orillia Packet & Times August 7, 2012 SIMCOE COUNTY - The County of Simcoe is continuing to seek public input in finalizing its food and agriculture charter....
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In Indigenous
Aug 10th, 2012
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By Sara Ross, Orillia Packet & Times August 6, 2012 Rama First Nation’s longtime chief is going after her seventh term in the community’s upcoming election.A strong desire to see an end to the Coldwater-Narrows land claim prompted Sharon Stinson Henry to run again.“We’re almost there. We’re in the fi...
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In Energy
Aug 10th, 2012
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By Laurie Watt Barrie Advance Aug 07, 2012  SIMCOE COUNTY – Ontario should give hydro customers a break and stop the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) from selling surplus power too cheaply, says PowerStream’s vice-president of regulatory affairs. Colin Macdonald confirmed figures ...
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In Barrie
Aug 10th, 2012
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News release from IMI– August 4 2012  In an era where manufacturing has tending to shift to overseas production, one local manufacturer has decided to expand and put down permanent roots in this Central Ontario community. Integrated Moulding International (IMI), a local injection moulding compa...
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In Barrie
Aug 10th, 2012
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By Laurie Watt Barrie Advance  Aug 02, 2012BARRIE - Ward 8 Coun. Jennifer Robinson has resigned for health reasons.With more than two years left in her term, the former 35-year-old figure skating champion turned politician resigned Wednesday night. ...
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In Meetings, events
Aug 10th, 2012
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First draft of Food and Agriculture Charter now complete From Simcoe County news release August 3, 2012  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 are available...
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In Barrie
Aug 10th, 2012
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Barrie Examiner July 20 2012 MacLean Engineering and Marketing is coming to Barrie, taking 85,000 square feet of industrial space on Bayview Drive. The Collingwood-based mining equipment manufacturer is expanding its operations and setting up its international distribution centre in Barrie. “This gro...
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In Severn
Aug 10th, 2012
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Severn digs for info on solar farmsBy Kristen Smith, Orillia Packet & Times July 30, 2012SEVERN TOWNSHIP - The mayor of Severn Township wants to see proof two solar farms are not being built on prime farmland.Mike Burkett is asking to see soil studies provided by solar development company Recurrent E...
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In Tiny
Aug 1st, 2012
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Report of Tiny Council Meeting July 30 2012By Vickie Kee AWARE Tiny August 1 2012Deputy-Mayor Lawrence chaired the meeting. Mayor Millar was absent.Septage StudyR.J. Burnside & Associates presented a progress report on the issue. They are on phase 2 and are looking for guidance from council. Burnside...