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In Meetings, events
Nov 20th, 2010
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Technical briefings on the province’s proposed amendement to the Simcoe area of the growth plan are being held in Barrie on Tuesday November 30, 2:30-4:30pm and 6:30-9:00pm at the Southshore Community Centre, 205 Lakeshore Drive, Barrie. Space is limited, so contact Nicole.Lebrun@ontario.ca if ...
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In Severn
Nov 20th, 2010
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NATHAN TAYLOR Packet & Times November 20 2010Mike Burkett was born and raised in Severn Township, but he had no idea just how big the municipality was -- and how many people he actually knew -- until he started his door-to-door campaigning during the municipal election race. ...
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In Energy
Nov 20th, 2010
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Four-part series on solar energy and how local farmers are getting onboardPart 1: Shiny new crop By MARG. BRUINEMAN, BARRIE EXAMINER November 18 2010Ken O'Brian marvels at the two sets of solar panels newly installed on his property just outside of Midhurst.Mounted on a swivelling axis, they're progr...
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In Innisfil
Nov 20th, 2010
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By Rick Vanderlinde Simcoe.com Nov 19, 2010INNISFIL - The pigeons can stay, but the miniature horse must go. Faced with two requests for exemptions to the town’s animal control bylaw, Innisfil council gave the nod to one resident while it turned down another.Jan Mas will be allowed to keep racing pig...
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In Bradford West Gwillimbury
Nov 20th, 2010
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By Miriam King Bradford Times November 18 2010When the Province of Ontario stepped in to end the debate over a proposed natural gas-fired "peaker" plant at the very edge of the Holland Marsh - and by Order in Council, exempted York Energy Centre (Pristine Energy) from the provisions of the Planning A...
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In Bradford West Gwillimbury
Nov 20th, 2010
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By Miriam King Bradford Times November 18 2010The Environmental Assessment Study Report for the Southeast Arterial Roadway (SEAR), part of a proposed ring road around Bradford, has been completed. The proposed road connects Dissette St. with Simcoe Road, cutting south through a portion of the Bradfor...
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In New Tecumseth
Nov 20th, 2010
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New Tecumseth Free Press Online November 18, 2010 The 10-member New Tecumseth council-elect will come together for an all-day information boot camp on November 29, two days prior to the swearing-in ceremony December 1. They’ll meet as a new council in committee for the first time on December 6 ...
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In Innisfil
Nov 20th, 2010
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Letter to Innisfil Scope November 17 2010After going to the candidates meeting at Nantyr Shores Secondary School during the election campaign, I decided that the time has come for change. We need fair infrastructure, environmental protection, new business and lower taxes. More of the same is not good...
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In Innisfil
Nov 20th, 2010
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Lighting, drainage and road widening among proposed improvements By Chris Simon Innisfil Scope November 17 2010The County of Simcoe is proposing several improvements to its stretch of Innisfil Beach Road. Widening an 11 kilometre swath to four lanes, and upgrades to the 5th Sideroad and Yonge Street ...
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In Innisfil
Nov 20th, 2010
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Barrie builders have ‘competitive advantage’, claims Previn Court representative By Chris Simon Innisfil Scope November 17 2010What may be a competitive advantage for a developer would likely have serious implications for the town and its existing residents. ...
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