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In Innisfil
Mar 6th, 2011
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Board projects a 6.75 per cent jump in policing costs By Chris Simon Innisfil Scope March 2 2011 The South Simcoe Police Board should take a stand on salaries, or find efficiencies elsewhere in its 2011 Operating Budget, according to residents and local politicians. With the board projecting a 6.75 p...
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In Energy
Mar 4th, 2011
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by John Spears Toronto Star Mar 03 2011Ontario acted properly in setting regulations for the placement of large wind turbines, an Ontario court has decided....
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In Uncategorized
Mar 3rd, 2011
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The Canadian Press March 3 2011OTTAWA — A new study is urging the federal government to take a critical look at its outsourcing costs if it wants to get serious about spending controls....
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In Barrie
Mar 3rd, 2011
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$101 million interest on $75 million loanBy BOB BRUTON Barrie Examiner May 3 2011Barrie is borrowing $75 million to fund the completion of its surface water treatment plant....
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In Simcoe County
Mar 3rd, 2011
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By Michael Gennings Simcoe.com March 2 2011The County of Simcoe's plan to introduce a "user-pay" garbage pick-up system next year caused me to have a bit of a knee-jerk reaction when I first heard about it....
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In Midland
Mar 2nd, 2011
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By Douglas Glynn Midland Free Press March 1 2011 Council has passed an amendment to the taxicab bylaw extending to July 31 from April 1 a requirement that taxis install meters. Meantime, council will hold a special meeting Wednesday, March 23, at the North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre to hear ...
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In Quarries
Mar 2nd, 2011
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By Rob O'Flanagan Guelph Mercury Mar 02 2011GUELPH — The Ontario Ministry of the Environment is being asked to consider certain activities related to the rehabilitation of sand, gravel and stone extraction sites as potential threats to drinking water....
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In Barrie
Mar 2nd, 2011
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By Janis Ramsay Barrie Advance Mar 02, 2011BARRIE - Barrie was given the thumbs-up to keep borrowing money at a low interest rate.Standard & Poor’s, a company that reviews municipal finances, gave the city an AA-Stable rating when reviewing its credit situation....
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In Water
Mar 2nd, 2011
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By Max Paris CBC News Mar 1, 2011 An increase in extreme rainstorms brought on by climate change could set the stage for a return of cholera to North America, according to a world-renowned water scientist....
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In Energy
Mar 2nd, 2011
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By Nancy Robinson Simcoe Solar Farm Awareness Project March 1 2011 There have been four new proposed industrial solar projects announced for Simcoe County. One is in Tay Township, one in Springwater and two in Severn Township. ...