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In Governance
Feb 2nd, 2011
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Council of Canadians release Sunday, January 30th, 2011Council of Canadians Atlantic organizer Angela Giles and CUPE Nova Scotia president Danny Cavanagh write in the Halifax Chronicle Herald (with 114,000 daily readers) that, “Prime Minister Stephen Harper has engaged Canada, the provinces and terri...
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In Barrie
Feb 2nd, 2011
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Empty buildings worry Dunlop Street East business ownerBy Ian McInroy Barrie Examiner January 29 2011Owners of empty buildings in Barrie’s downtown should be keeping a close eye on their properties when the mercury dips and the snow flies, says a Dunlop Street East businesswoman.Maureen Cosme, ...
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In Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Feb 2nd, 2011
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By SARA ROSS The Packet & Times January 28, 2011.Work done to Lake Simcoe in the past year has created a firm foundation for future progress in improving the lake's health, says Kate Jordan,spokesperson for the Ministry of the Environment.The first annual Lake Simcoe report was released by the Minist...
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In Energy
Feb 2nd, 2011
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Conservative rips into Liberals’ handling of debt retirement taxBy Cheryl Browne Special to the Examiner January 28 2011Jeanneke van Hattem is frustrated by what she says is a veil of secrecy surrounding the debt retirement tax she’s been paying on her hydro bill for the past seven years.As pub...
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In Innisfil
Feb 2nd, 2011
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By MIRIAM KING QMI AGENCY January 25 2011INNISFIL — Development charges in the town are not the lowest in the area, Innisfil councillors were told recently. Development charges are levied on new residential, commercial and industrial development to help pay for growthrelated infrastructure. Und...
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In Meetings, events
Feb 2nd, 2011
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CHAIN – Community Hands and Information Network’s next meeting:Feb. 24  at Steckley Gooderham on Worsley St. in BarrieDoors open about 8:00 a.m.8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.All area NGO’s are invited.  This is a great way to network!...
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In Meetings, events
Feb 2nd, 2011
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The County of Simcoe will hold the following regular meetings of Committee and Council during the month of February 2011:Human Services Committee – February 8 Corporate Services Committee – February 9 Performance Management Committee – February 10 County Council – February 22The meetings will be held...
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In Simcoe County
Jan 30th, 2011
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Campaign Lake Simcoe’s Response to the Proposed Simcoe Amendment to the Growth Plan AWARE Simcoe January 30 2011Executive SummaryWe strongly oppose the most recently proposed Simcoe County Growth Plan population allocations and employment zones, as they represent an unjustified comprise that directs ...
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In Barrie
Jan 30th, 2011
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Barrie's new website will even talk to youBy Kate Harries AWARE Simcoe January 30 2010Things are looking up at Barrie City Hall - for citizens who want to be in the know.There’s a new website that's loaded with information and fun to explore. It will even talk to you, with an up-to-the-minute ‘browse...
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In Meetings, events
Jan 29th, 2011
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Cal Patterson, Wasaga Beach Mayor and Simcoe County Warden will be Bill French’s guest on Politically Speaking a live phone-in show this coming Wednesday Feb 2 at 8:00 p.m. on Rogers TV Cable 53 Collingwood. You can phone in to 1-800-929-1475 during the show or send an email with comments or question...