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In Orillia
Jul 28th, 2011
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By NATHAN TAYLOR The Packet & Times July 26 2011 The search for a new city manager should be suspended, the mayor says. A couple of city councillors say halting the process won’t help, while others support the recommendation. Read more ...
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In Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Jul 28th, 2011
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Phosphorus removal saves nunicipalities $300,000 a year - Ducks Unlimited studyDucks Unlimited news release - July 27 2011 Barrie – According to a new study by Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and the University of Guelph, wetlands currently remove harmful phosphorus from Lake Simcoe and save local munic...
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In Orillia
Jul 27th, 2011
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Mayor explains reason why he wants to halt hiring process Letter to the Packet and Times July 26 2011 This past week, a dark cloud has been cast over the city’s effort to hire a city manager. The legitimate right to privacy to which all job applicants are entitled was violated. Council matters ...
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In Orillia
Jul 27th, 2011
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Local woman says posting may have discouraged some By NATHAN TAYLOR The Packet & Times July 26 2011 A woman who applied for the city manager position says she raised concerns about the job requirements before they were changed. Read more ...
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In Ramara
Jul 27th, 2011
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New administration building a step up By SARA ROSS The Packet & Times July 26 2911 Ramara Township has moved into its new barrier-free $3.9 million administration building. Read more ...
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In Water
Jul 27th, 2011
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Low water conditions for Innisfil Creek, Boyne River and Blue Mountain subwatershedsNews Release from Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority July 25 2011 UTOPIA – Low water conditions have been declared in parts of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) watershed. A Level I low water...
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In Meetings, events
Jul 26th, 2011
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AWARE Simcoe July 26 2010Myrna Clark (Simcoe Region Chapter of Council of Canadians) and Mariane Cancilla (AWARE Simcoe / AWARE Barrie) will be presenting an open delegation to Barrie city council.  ...
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In Orillia
Jul 23rd, 2011
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Conflict of interest legislation covers exclusively pecuniary interest By Sara Ross, QMI Agency July 22 2011 ORILLIA — Mayor Angelo Orsi’s election-campaign connection to council’s chosen applicant for the city manager’s position isn’t a conflict of interest, says one expert i...
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In Simcoe County
Jul 23rd, 2011
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‘I was addressing an important issue, Site 41’ By John Edwards Barrie Advance Jul 21, 2011 SIMCOE-GREY – Former Simcoe Grey MP Helena Guergis is disappointed with the outcome of the ethics commissioner’s investigation and denies she broke any guidelines. Read more ...
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In Lakes
Jul 23rd, 2011
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IJC news release July 20 2011 At a meeting of the International Joint Commission (IJC) today, Commissioner Dereth Glance made a solemn declaration to faithfully and impartially perform the duties assigned under the Boundary Waters Treaty. Ms. Glance was appointed to the IJC by President Barack Obama ...