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In New Tecumseth
Jun 3rd, 2011
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‘Very few matters permitted to be discussed in closed session’- Prothero Letter from Councillor Jess Prothero New Tecumseth Free Press Online June 1 2011 The allegations contained in the lawsuit by former New Tecumseth Clerk Gayla McDonald, against the Town and Mike MacEachern, shines a l...
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In Quarries
Jun 3rd, 2011
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By MARTIN MITTELSTAEDT Globe and Mail Jun. 01, 2011 First came lumber certified as environmentally friendly, then seafood. Now a move is afoot to give gravel – blasted out of open-pit mines, then hauled out using diesel-belching trucks – the green seal of approval. Read more ...
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In Indigenous
Jun 3rd, 2011
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MNR flooded with calls from supporters of Anishinabe rightsFrom Grassy Narrows Asubpeeschoseewagong Anishinabek June 1 2011Thanks for supporting Grassy Narrows' efforts to assert their land rights and self-determination on their territory.  The Ministry of Natural Resources was flooded with calls and...
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In Barrie
Jun 3rd, 2011
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By BOB BRUTON BARRIE EXAMINER June 1 2011 Wheels go ’round on a new bus plan for Barrie. City council gave final approval Monday to proceed with a $20.46-million public/private partnership (P3) plan to build a new transit garage on Welham Road. It would also find a private partner to operate an...
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In New Tecumseth
Jun 3rd, 2011
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By Maija Hoggett Simcoe.com May 31, 2011  NEW TECUMSETH – The town intends to vigorously defend allegations of slander and wrongful dismissal made by former clerk Gayla McDonald, who is suing the town and Mayor Mike MacEachern for $600,000-plus in damages. Alliston attorney Kevin Kemp is repres...
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In New Tecumseth
Jun 3rd, 2011
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By Maija Hoggett Simcoe.com May 31, 2011  NEW TECUMSETH – Two months after being fired, former New Tecumseth clerk Gayla McDonald is suing the town and its Mayor Mike MacEachern for $600,000, Alliston attorney Kevin Kemp is representing McDonald, who is seeking $500,000 in general damages and a...
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In Uncategorized
Jun 3rd, 2011
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By MARG. BRUINEMAN – BARRIE EXAMINER June 1 2011 Barrie Central Collegiate has been thrown a lifeline. The school board has until Sept. 30, 2014 to come up with a partnership plan. If a plan doesn’t develop the school will close June 30, 2016, school board officials have decided. Read mor...
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In Indigenous
Jun 1st, 2011
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ACTION ALERT from Grassy Narrows Asubpeeschoseewagong Anishinabek May 31 2011Grassy Narrows grassroots women are blocking the MNR from accessing their territory right now!Call the MNR Kenora office to express your support: (807) 468-2501...
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In Indigenous
Jun 1st, 2011
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But Anishinabe trustee Jeff Monague is opposed – it’s a racial slur  By Laurie Watt Barrie Advance May 31, 2011 ANGUS – The name of the Simcoe County District School Board’s newest high school shows those who write the history books rule once more. Nottawasaga Pines – the first choice of ...
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In Energy
Jun 1st, 2011
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Nuclear power: Should Canada follow Germany’s lead? CBC May 30 2011  Scroll down and vote Germany will shut down all of the country’s nuclear reactors by 2022, according to a plan adopted early Monday.  Read more...