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New code of conduct curtails councillors’ freedom of speech | AWARE Simcoe

Councillor Jack Hanna has some very valid points. We don’t want our councillors gagged and not able to represent the voices of their constituents. Excellent write up by Kate Harries at AWARE Simcoe http://aware-simcoe.ca/2019/03/new-code-of-conduct-curtails-councillors-freedom-of-speech/

New code of conduct curtails councillors’ freedom of speech | AWARE Simcoe New code of conduct curtails councillors’ freedom of speech | AWARE Simcoe aware-simcoe.ca A code of conduct is being proposed for Springwater Township that would curtail councillors’ freedom to speak at hearings that make key decisions on land use and development.

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Sarah Harmer concert in Barrie to send 'love letter' to our water

A great line up. A great cause. Right in our backyard! Hope to see you there!

Sarah Harmer concert in Barrie to send 'love letter' to our water Sarah Harmer concert in Barrie to send 'love letter' to our water barrietoday.com Read the full story and comment on BarrieToday.

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Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition

Thanks to many Schedule 10 of Bill 66 is dead. That means that developers won’t be able to sidetrack key policies in the Greenbelt Act, Source Water Protection Plans, Lake Simcoe Act and the Oak Ridges Moraine. We all know the power of collective action. We were happy to support this initiative to protect our water and local green spaces. People power!

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  • Margaret Atwood event coverage CTV Toronto

    We made it to Toronto news too! Thanks to CTV Toronto and The Globe and Mail for their coverage.

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  • Margaret Atwood event coverage Barrie Advance

    Thanks to the Barrie Advance and Laurie Watt for their coverage yesterday.

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  • Margaret Atwood event coverage CTV Barrie

    CTV Barrie captures the day and Margaret Atwood’s challenge to our premier to make good on her promise to save wetlands.

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  • We were pleased that Mike Schreiner, leader of the Green Party, included the Midhurst plan in his platform as an example of egregious loopholes and special deals that need to stop. We’re mentioned just after the 4:00 mark. Now, when will other leaders agree??  Click here to see the clip.
  • Thanks to everyone that made it out. Unfortunately, CTV and Examiner didn’t get to the meat of what Mr. Schreiner or the MRA said. Not to worry, though, we will be heard. Click here for the article.
  • Our letter to Kathleen Wynne regarding the current OMB process that has residents sitting on the sidelines because we can’t afford the $20k+ it would take to build a case. Why are communities only given the justice they can afford?? Click here for the article.
  • Our watershed is in rough shape. It can’t sustain the growth we have planned for it. Listen to the podcast of some of our experts discuss this important issue. Thanks to Beach Booster Radio for this opportunity. Click here for the podcast.
  • Did you see our coverage on Global National? We insist that our legacy shouldn’t be destroying a rural community, its farmland and an international wetland to manufacture a city to profit a few. Share widely!! Click here for the clip.