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News November 8, 2006
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County tells York Region to back off
by Richard Blanchard
     Simcoe County has formally responded to York Region's submission to the province that the Inter Governmental Action n Plan designate Barrie as the sole urban growth centre in Simcoe County and limit growth in all other municipalities in the county.
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Increasing traffic impacts all municipalities
by Richard Blanchard
     Simcoe County has called on the province to become
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Quilt Guild
     The Simcoe County Quilt Guild will meet on Thursday, Nov. 23 at 1 p.m. at the A.N.A. Hall, George St., Barrie.
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Youth Noise and News
by Kaitlyn Blair
     Once a Triton always a Triton. As the graduating class of 2006 walked back into the home of the Tritons' last Friday night there was a real sense of joy and accomplishment.
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Town has 101 road and related projects in next four years
by Michelle Minnoch
     Council received a recommendation on Wednesday regarding the 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010 Roads and Related Infrastructure Capital Budget and that the program is considered for approval at the January 3, 2007 meeting. Over four years, the plan includes 101 projects with an investment of $15,100,000.
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Final council meeting includes EDAC wrap up
by Michelle Minnoch
     Jeff Stovold, Chair of the Innisfil Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) provided council with a wrap up of the activities of the Committee.
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Exit interviews
     The Simcoe County Public School Board has approved that the concept of "exit interviews" for all employees be explored by the Employee Services Department, and that a report be returned to the Board for consideration no later than January 2007.
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Ontario Liberal Government refuses to rule out allowing Lake Simcoe phosphorus levels to increase
     (Queen's Park) - York North MPP Julia Munro demanded in the Legislature that the Ontario Liberal government reject a proposal to allow phosphorous levels in Lake Simcoe to increase. Questioned by Munro during question period, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing refused to rule out an incre
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Getting things done for seniors
Canada's New G o v e r n m e n t Introduces Tax Fairness Plan
by Peter Van Loan, MP York-Simcoe
     Each and every day the residents of York-Simcoe get up and go to work, pay their taxes and set aside a few dollars for retirement. They trust that their government is watching out
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Snowmobilers help to groom trails
by Michelle Minnoch
     A recommendation was brought forward at council Wednesday night regarding the agreement between the Town and Bonsecour Track and Trail Snowmobile Club (BTTSC) and that the fees are waived.
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THORNTON NEWS
by Cathie Miller
     Tomorrow, Thursday, November 9 is the next Barrie Thornton Old Time Fiddlers Night. It will be held at the Lions Hall and the admission price is $3 per adult and children are free. The doors open at 6 p.m. and the music starts at 7 p.m. sharp. All fiddlers, singers, callers, dancers and listeners ar
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Who knew pie could be this good?
by Michelle Minnoch
     Students and staff at Alcona Glen celebrated their magazine fundraiser finale last Friday. The students raised over $15,000 which will be put towards a much needed sound system for the gymnasium. Staff squared off to see who would get a pie in the face and the top sellers from the
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Energy Star Homes - the way of the future
by Michelle Minnoch
     While many people are aware of the Energy Star products they can buy for their homes, some may not be aware that there are Energy Star homes on the market.
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Recommendation passed in favour of Energy Star homes
Policy already adopted by East Gwillimbury and City of Vaughan
by Michelle Minnoch
     Council passed a recommendation Wednesday during Committee of the Whole regarding the policy for Energy Star standards for new houses being built in Innisfil.
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CHURCHILL NEWS
by Linda Gerow
     On Sunday at St. Peter's, one of our war veterans, Jack Brynaert, gave the children's talk for Remembrance Day. Jack related his war time experience of World War II, leaving for battle at the age of seventeen and being in Europe for five and a half years. He saw much while he was there, including th
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