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In Energy
Sep 29th, 2010
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Letter to the Orillia Packet and Times - September 28 2010Re: "Those wanting to preserve farmland should purchase it," Adrian Kooger, letter to the editorThe issue here is that so-called solar "farms" are industrial use of agricultural land. The Ontario Government's Green Energy Act has taken away ou...
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In New Tecumseth
Sep 29th, 2010
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Alliston Herald – September 28 2010NEW TECUMSETH – Wondering what your New Tecumseth candidates stand for?Two all candidates meetings are scheduled in the town for people to meet with their ward candidates, as well as those running for mayor and deputy mayor.The first meeting is Sept. 29 ...
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In Wasaga Beach
Sep 29th, 2010
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Simcoe.com – September 28 2010Mayor Cal PattersonBorn and raised locally in nearby Collingwood, Cal Patterson is a 30-year resident of Wasaga Beach.He and his wife Debbie have raised four children, Becky, Carly, Bradley and Haley. They now have Haley’s husband Will and grandson Gavin.Patt...
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In Wasaga Beach
Sep 29th, 2010
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By Trina Berlo - Simcoe.com Sep 28, 2010WASAGA BEACH – Wasaga Beach clerk Twyla Nicholson, who is also the returning officer for the municipal election, has been working hard to encourage people to get out to the polls in the coming weeks. Election Day is Oct. 25 and advance voting begins Sept. 30. ...
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In Energy
Sep 29th, 2010
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By Trina Berlo Simcoe.com Sept 28 2010WASAGA BEACH – Bruce Newbold, a professor at McMaster University, presented his wind energy report to Wasaga Beach council last week, advising them there is no real evidence to support claims that wind turbines cause any adverse health effects. Newbold presented ...
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In Barrie
Sep 29th, 2010
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By RAYMOND BOWE BARRIE EXAMINER September 28 2010City officials have received 13 complaints about election signs being placed in prohibited areas. ...
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In Barrie
Sep 29th, 2010
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By BOB BRUTON BARRIE EXAMINER September 28 2010The Village of Essa Woods has been chopped down to size. City council has denied a proposed residential/commercial development at 300 Essa Rd., where 3,000 people could have lived in a mix of five high-rise apartments and townhouses, and where 143,000 sq...
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In Midland
Sep 29th, 2010
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By Doug Ewen Midland Free Press September 24 2010With the municipal elections just a month away and given the extraordinary challenges that will face Midland and Penetanguishene, I felt compelled to send out this encouragement to vote. ...
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In Orillia
Sep 29th, 2010
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By CHRIS TOMASINIOrillia Packet and Times - September 24 2010Following Wedneday's bicycle rally, and with the launch of extended bus hours in Orillia, it's worth taking some time to examine the movement that Orillia is making toward sustainable transportation. ...
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In Questionnaires
Sep 29th, 2010
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Seventeen out of 43 candidates have responded to the AWARE Barrie Questionnaire. Click on the name to view the full text of questions and answers. Bonnie Ainsworth (councillor ward 1) published September 29Patricia Copeland (councillor ward 5) published September 29Brian Jackson (councillor ward 9) p...