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In Simcoe County
Aug 25th, 2011
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But single, county-wie garbage pickup contract raises issues  by Chris Simon Innisfil Scope August 24 2011 It’s somewhat surprising to see that local politicians want more autonomy in garbage collection services. Read more ...
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In Innisfil
Aug 24th, 2011
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Crowds flock to Celebrate Lake Simcoe Festival By MIRIAM KING Innisfil Examiner August 12 2011 Last year, Beverly Else won a picnic at Innisfil Beach Park, for her description of a favorite memory of picnicking on the shores of Lake Simcoe. She transformed her prize into the 1st Celebrate Lake Simcoe...
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In Innisfil
Aug 24th, 2011
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LSRCA proposal would last for at least three years, if implemented By Chris Simon nnisfil Scope August 24 2011 A phosphorus credit trading program would make local municipalities more accountable for the amount of waste they discharge into the Lake Simcoe watershed, according to Innisfil’s dire...
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In Oro-Medonte
Aug 24th, 2011
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Company decries excessive billing, slow communication and deposit requests By MIRANDA MINASSIAN Orillia Packet and Times August 23 2011 The cost of doing business in the Township of Oro-Medonte may be putting the development of a new recycling plant — and the 20-30 jobs it hopes to create — in jeopar...
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In Meetings, events
Aug 24th, 2011
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'Disastrous social and long-term economic impacts on local communities'News release August 23, 2011TORONTO – The proposed mega-quarry project north of Toronto near Shelburne is drawing fire from the pro-farming movement. ...
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In Water
Aug 24th, 2011
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Q&A with FAO Assistant Director-General for Natural Resources, Alexander Mueller FAO news release August 23 2011 The vulnerability of rain-dependent food production systems and the people who depend on them has been brought into stark relief by the situation in East Africa. Read more ...
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In Quarries
Aug 24th, 2011
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Josh Matlow website August 23 2011 Toronto Councillor Josh Matlow will be asking Toronto’s executive committee to request a provincial environmental assessment of the Highland Companies mega-quarry. More details...
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In Waste
Aug 24th, 2011
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Federal gas tax fund made it possible  Solid Waste & Recycline August 22 2011 The Regional Municipalities of Durham and York in Ontario recently broke ground on their new Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC), a state-of-the-art, energy-from-waste (EFW) facility that was made possible due to funding ...
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In Quarries
Aug 24th, 2011
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At the least, Canadians deserve an explanation Barrie Examiner editorial Augusr 23 2011 There’s evidently no escaping controversy for the federal riding of Simcoe-Grey. Read more    Globe and Mail  ...
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In Uncategorized
Aug 23rd, 2011
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Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin August 22 2011 Dr. Kellie Leitch, Member of Parliament for Simcoe-Grey, issued a statement Monday afternoon on the death of Jack Layton: Read more  Layton’s last words  ...