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In Waste
Jul 13th, 2010
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CBC News July 12, 2010 Green bin material from other cities may be shipped to Ottawa. (CBC) The temporary closure of an organics recycling plant in southwestern Ontario could have an impact on Ottawa.Orgaworld has voluntarily shut down operations at its London, Ont., facility while it performs upgrad...
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In Lakes
Jul 12th, 2010
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Treating Lake Simcoe “like a toilet bowl”By Brett Popplewell Toronto Star July 11 2010The Bruce Nuclear Generating Station plans to ship 1,760 tonnes of radiation-laced steel through Lake Ontario — a precedent-setting project that has officials worried on both sides of the Canada-U.S. bor...
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In Development
Jul 12th, 2010
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Province hopes to quell ‘strategic lawsuits against public participation,’ but devil may be in the detailsBy Jeffrey Grey Globe and Mail July 6 2010It was perhaps the most down-and-dirty development fight in Ontario’s recent memory: An eight-year battle pitting environmentalists and some well-heeled ...
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In Orillia
Jul 12th, 2010
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Letter to Orillia Packet and Times June 2010Slightly more than four years ago, prior to and because of the last municipal election, a group of concerned Orillia citizens formed POGG (Principles of Good Governance). Allan Millard, Clare White, Lillian Marsden, Colleen Cooney, Gene and Kathy McBride, a...
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In Springwater
Jul 12th, 2010
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By Kate Harries AWARE Simcoe July 13 2010Springwater Mayor Tony Guergis says he is not the person behind the telephone poll in which Springwater residents are being asked their views on local political issues. “No, I’m not a candidate in the election,” he said in a telephone interview. ...
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In About Us
Jul 12th, 2010
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July 13 2010 — AWARE Simcoe chose its first executive board at its fourth public meeting, held Saturday in Penetanguishene. Members are Mariane Cancilla of Barrie, Robert Keffer of Bradford West Gwillimbury, Susan Antler of Essa, Don Morgan of Midland, Nickolas Rowe and Ann Truyens of Oro-Medon...
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In New Tecumseth
Jul 10th, 2010
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By Maija Hoggett Simcoe.com July 9 2010So far this year, New Tecumseth is predicting saving money in 2010. Using New Tecumseth’s cost to operate up to May 31, town staff is predicting $135,000 in savings this year. The budget projections, according to the report, are very preliminary and are re...
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In New Tecumseth
Jul 10th, 2010
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New Tecumseth Online July 7 2010The list of former New Tecumseth councillors vying for a seat on the next council has grown by one with the entry of Donna Jebb in Ward 5. ...
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In Collingwood
Jul 10th, 2010
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By MORGAN IAN ADAMS Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin July 9 2010Rick Lloyd says he's seen enough. The long-time former Collingwood councillor, three-time mayoral candidate, has officially filed to run as deputy-mayor in the October municipal election. ...
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In Environment
Jul 10th, 2010
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By Ian McInroy Barrie Examiner July 10 2010Long-term provincial efforts to reduce phosphorus levels in the lake will go a long way to restoring fish populations, experts say. ...