Four local mayors putting heads together to maximize prosperity By Nicole Million Midland Times Dec 28, 2011 NORTH SIMCOE – Since being elected mayor in October 2010, Gerry Marshall has advocated the importance of economic development in Penetanguishene and the surrounding municipalities. Earlier t...
Landowners face possible $3 million assessment By Miriam King Bradford Times Dec. 28 2011 Residents whose properties are drained by the South Innisfil Creek drain – considered “benefiting landowners” of improvements to the drain – may have been lulled into a false sense of co...
Baguley says council has created committees and engaged the public during inaugural 12 months By Chris Simon Innisfil Scope Dec. 28 2011 While there’s always more work to be done, Innisfil’s mayor is generally happy Serving Innisfil with the results of the current council term’s fir...
Bradford Times Dec. 29 2011 MIDLAND – The Ontario Provincial Police are considering billing municipal police services that call on them for help. Read more ...
By Chris Simon Dec. 28 2011 Innisfil Scope This has been a progressive year for Innisfil council. It’s strange to think that the 2010-2014 council term has already passed its first year in office. For four out of the nine members, 2011 was their rookie year, while deputy mayor Dan Davidson lear...
By Rick Vanderlinde, rvanderlinde@simcoe.com|Dec 28, 2011 SOUTH SIMCOE — A South Simcoe Police officer who was fired illegally has dropped a $5 million lawsuit against retired Chief Bruce Davis and the police services board. Read more ...
Deputy mayor complains not enough attention paid to capital projects By Nicole Million Midland Times Dec 23, 2011 PENETANGUISHENE – Residents of Penetanguishene could be facing a four per cent municipal tax increase in 2012. Read more ...
Policing costs a concern for municipalities across the province By Nicole Million Midland Times Dec 23, 2011 PENETANGUISHENE – Penetanguishene has joined a long list of municipalities supporting an effort to have rising policing costs examined by the province. Read more ...
By Miriam King Bradford Times Dec 29 2011 There are new regulations coming down the pipes – regulations designed to safeguard drinking water, which will have major planning and financial implications for municipalities. Read more ...
Bradford’s downtown to get rolling BY SEAN PEARCE Simcoe.com Dec 22, 2011 Don’t expect huge changes overnight, but the gradual reinvigoration of Bradford’s downtown is set to slowly get going in the new year, provided council approves the forthcoming work plan. Read more Ball rolling on downt...