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Township of Springwater

For those north of the village…

Township of Springwater Township of Springwater BEAR ALERT: A black bear has been spotted in the Gill Road and Horseshoe Valley Road W area of the Township. Please use extreme caution. • Never approach a bear • Never feed a bear or leave food out unattended • While outdoors, make noise as you move around – especially in wooded areas. Singing, whistling or talking will alert bears to your presence, giving them a chance to avoid you. • Pay attention, especially while undertaking activities like working outdoors or gardening. Occasionally scan your surroundings to check for bears. If You Encounter a Bear: • Stop what you’re doing. Don’t panic. Remain calm and slowly back away while continuing to watch the bear. If you are near a building or vehicle, get inside. • Call the Ministry of Natural Resources at 1-866-514-2327 or the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 to inform them of the location of the bear. For more information on what to do if you encounter a bear, please visit www.ontario.ca/bearwise

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Margaret Atwood Interview on Midhurst

Congratulations to Margaret Atwood on her Emmy win. We were reminded of this interview she did about the Midhurst Secondary Plan a few years ago. We are happy to still call her one of our biggest supporters! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqX48qHVePQ

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The Agenda with Steve Paikin

The MRA and people of our community have tried to outline our concerns, what we think needs to change for the betterment of our community and its health. As Jen Keesmat outlines, being concerned about a particular issue (eg destroying a wetland or needlessly paving over some of the best farmland in Ontario) doesn’t make us anti-growth. We have a right to speak up and engage in the development of our community. to Jen Keesmat for this.

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In the News

  • 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.

    Click here to view the clip.

  • Margaret Atwood event coverage Barrie Advance

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

    Click here to read the article.

  • 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.

    Click here to see the clip.

  • 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.