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By AWARE Simcoe
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Jan 6th, 2024
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‘It should be treated like the monarch butterfly is around the world. It’s more unique than that. And yet, we’re allowing the use of this pure water to wash dirt,’ says doctor by Wayne Doyle, Barrie Today Dr. Michael Powell, second from left, celebrates Springwater Township’s commit...
By AWARE Simcoe
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Jan 6th, 2024
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An image of some of the natural features of Georgian Bay was displayed as part of a presentation during the Dec. 18 Collingwood council meeting.Contributed image ‘This place called Georgian Bay is not only something unique and significant in Canada, but it is a place the world should recognize as imp...
By AWARE Simcoe
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Jan 6th, 2024
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Sweden building fully electrified road that charges electric cars, in Ireland, wind power generation temporarily exceeded demand for electricity By Louise Montague, Simcoe.com Tuesday, January 2, 2024 There is no lack of terrifying and distressing news about the climate. Climate change is rapid and i...
By AWARE Simcoe
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Jan 6th, 2024
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The Ragged Rapids at the Black River are pictured. Many will see beauty in the photo, others might see a use for water-powered generation, while others might see a place to fish … perspective is everything, says columnist David Hawke for OrilliaMatters Can solution be agreed upon to ensure envi...
By AWARE Simcoe
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Dec 31st, 2023
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Season’s Greetings As we celebrate the joy of the holiday season, our climate action team radiates warmth and hope. This festive season, let’s unite in gratitude for the precious planet we call home. May the spirit of togetherness inspire sustainable choices, and may our collective effort...
By AWARE Simcoe
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Dec 27th, 2023
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Pictured are the chiefs of the Williams Treaty First Nations. Back row, from left: Chief Taynar Simpson, Alderville; Chief Ted Williams, Rama; Chief Keith Knott, Curve Lake; Chief Laurie Carr, Hiawatha; Chief Kelly LaRocca, Scugog; Chief Donna Big Canoe Despite long-overdue apology five years ago, co...
By AWARE Simcoe
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Dec 19th, 2023
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Lake Simcoe MPPs need to develop a phosphorous reduction plan and budget Last night, Barrie Council directed Mayor Alex Nuttall to meet with the federal and provincial Ministers of the Environment to discuss phosphorus reduction initiatives. The mayor could start his meeting with Provincial Environme...
By AWARE Simcoe
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Dec 19th, 2023
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford, left, confers with Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Paul Calandra, at Queen’s Park, in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 30, 2023Chris Young/The Canadian Press By Charlie Pinkerton, Orillia Matters, December 8, 2023 From March 2019 to March 2021, province issued 44 mini...
By AWARE Simcoe
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Dec 19th, 2023
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The Ontario Government is trying to ram through Highway 413 and a huge gas plant while you’re distracted by the holidays. A recent Supreme Court ruling found flaws with the federal Impact Assessment process, but this was just an advisory ruling which can be accommodated with changes to the Impact Ass...
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Dec 19th, 2023
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Wind turbines at the White Pine Wind project can be seen near a hay field in Milford, Ont. in 2018.  Lars Hagberg ByMarco Chown OvedStaff Reporter, The Toronto Star Monday, December 11, 2023 Once the Canadian leader in solar and wind, the province halted construction – and cancelled partially-built p...