Tighter restrictions on federal employees running in municipal elections
by Richard Blanchard
     Tighter restrictions may make it more difficult for federal government employees to run in the upcoming municipal elections.
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Mayors' Walk, an invitation to get out and active on the Trans Canada Trail
     The annual Trail Day presented by the Thornton-Cookstown Trans Canada Trail committee takes place Saturday June 17, 2006 and incorporates the healthy living principles of Good for Life's Active Family Challenge through the 9 km Mayors'Walk with Mayor David Guergis of the Township of Essa and Mayor B
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Ice rates may increase by $5/hour
by Michelle Minnoch
     Council discussed the proposed by-law for the Town's User Fees and Charges regarding the increase of ice rental fees by $5.00 per hour effective September 1st.
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Critical Shortage of long term care beds in Simcoe County
     Province Needs to Address Shortage in Long Term Care Beds
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Council requesting Ministry expedite traffic studies
by Michelle Minnoch
     Due to health and safety concerns of Cookstown residents, council passed a motion Wednesday night to request the Ministry of Transportation expedite the study for an alternate route of Hwy 89 and 27.
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Conservation Corner Small bugs paint us "The Big Picture"
     The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) conducts stream monitoring to answer the questions:
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THORNTON NEWS
by Cathie Miller
     On Friday, June 23, Trinity United Church will be holding their Annual Strawberry Supper. The supper will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. and take will be available for those who can't stay. Adults are $12, children aged 6 to 12 are $4 and preschoolers are free. Volunteers are always needed to help with
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