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In Tiny
Oct 26th, 2011
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By John Campbell Northumberland News Oct 26, 2011  TRENT HILLS – Council threw its support behind a resolution being circulated by Tiny Township that opposes the privatization of water treatment services, and calls upon the federal and provincial governments to invest in a national water infras...
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In Oro-Medonte
Oct 26th, 2011
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AWARE Oro-Medonte news release October 26 2011AWARE Oro-Medonte is an organization that works for greater accountability by government.  In response to the article in Orillia Today (Oct. 20/11), and to Sandy Agnew's statement to the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) Board, we make the ...
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In New Tecumseth
Oct 26th, 2011
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New Tecumseth Free Press October 25, 2011 If last night’s discussion is any indication, proponents of beer and liquor being sold in convenience stores, should not expect New Tecumseth council’s support. Read more ...
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In New Tecumseth
Oct 26th, 2011
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New Tecumseth Free Press October 24, 2011 A statement issued Friday afternoon by the Town in response to the settlement deal reached with its former Clerk, suggested it was to “avoid the continued expenditure of professional fees to defend the lawsuit.” Read more ...
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In Simcoe County
Oct 26th, 2011
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By Claire Malcolmson Environmental Defence October 18 2011 n late August I wrote about how a lack of truly affordable housing in the GTA drives sprawl in surrounding rural areas. Land speculation, too, has shaped the landscape around the GTA and in Simcoe County. Read more ...
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In Severn
Oct 26th, 2011
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By ROBERTA BELL Midland Free Press October 21 2011 Since the arrival of the controversial water and sewage plant, Cumberland Beach has turned into a hotbed for development in Severn Township. Read more ...
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In Tay
Oct 26th, 2011
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Enrolment, finances not the only factors that must be considered, says Warnock By Travis Mealing Oct 26, 2011  TAY TOWNSHIP – With the closure of two Tay Township schools a looming possibility, Mayor Scott Warnock came out swinging last week at a public meeting on the issue. Read more ...
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In Lakes
Oct 25th, 2011
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This was a beach full of hundreds and hundreds of dead birds and fish By Jennifer Howard Nature Works Photography October 24 2011 “The bird could not get up nor did it try. It couldn’t. It did however try to grab the apple and water. It was clearly hungry. But could not move. It’s e...
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In Springwater
Oct 25th, 2011
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The Mayor is mistaken -  the Midhurst secondary plan is not a done deal By Bill French October 25 2011On Oct 12, the County of Simcoe approved the greatly flawed secondary plan for Midhurst. The official plan amendment passed through the Council of Springwater on Oct 28, 2008 and has lingered at the ...
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In Oro-Medonte
Oct 25th, 2011
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Retained by Oro-Medonte in dispute with NVCAAWARE Simcoe October 25 2011Knox Henry has advised that a recent headline on an article on this website incorrectly described his actions as lobbying, and that in fact he is a professional  mediator. ...