Essa protests high Conservation Authority charges
by Richard Blanchard
      Essa township has renewed its battle against a plan by the Nottawasaga Conservation Authority to levy fees for building projects which will, in some cases, exceed the fees levied by local municipalities. As council reviewed the proposed schedule of fees, councillor Rick Newlove said that he felt t...
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York-Simcoe Naturalists
      The York-Simcoe Naturalists Club will be holding a meeting on Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at 7:30pm in the River Drive Park Community Centre, 20 Oak Avenue, in River Drive Park. Songbirds of the Boreal Forest will be the topic. Refreshments will be served. Bring your own mug. For more information call...
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Tax savings in 2007 - Families with young children win big
      The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) released projected income and payroll tax changes kicking in on Jan. 1st. "All taxpayers will pay less tax in the new year," said CTF federal director John Williamson.
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THORNTON NEWS
by Cathie Miller
      Hope that everyone had a Happy New Year. It seems that we were just celebrating 2006 and now its over. I wish everyone out there all the best for 2007. Registration begins next week for the next session of Storytime at the library. You can choose from either Monday or Tuesday mornings from 10 unt...
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Essa to license tow truck operators
by Richard Blanchard
      Essa township is moving on licensing tow truck operators who want to operate in the municipality. Council agreed Wednesday night to proceed with using the current Transient Traders bylaw in order to give local operators a more competitive business environment.
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Gas to have 5% ethanol
      As of January 1, all gasoline in Ontario must contain an average of 5% ethanol. The new regulation is a part of this government's commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality. "For Ontario drivers this means they can feel better about their environmental footprint.
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Tec We, UCW updates
by Susan Stein
      Members of the Tec We Gwill W.I. held their Christmas meeting on December 18th, at the Tec We Gwill Hall, Newton Robinson. Gifts were exchanged and members shared their memorable Christmas stories. Punch and cookies,concluded the meeting. *** Members of the UCW met for the Christmas meeting at...
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Essa to look at offer to see Thornton parkland
by Richard Blanchard
      Essa council has decided to proceed with discussions with a developer who wants to buy a section of parkland in the north east corner of the village. Council discussed a letter from a Barrie area real estate company representing a developer last week which asked if the 30 acre parcel was for sale.
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Essa appoints Guergis to Nottawasaga Police Services Board
by Richard Blanchard
      Essa council has appointed Leesa Turnball Guergis as its representative on the Nottawasaga Police Services Board Guergis is the wife of township mayor Dave Guergis. He declared a conflict of interest when the resolution authorizing her appointment came to council last week.
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Family Skate at Stroud Arena
      There was a Family Skate held at the Stroud Arena on December 31st. Almost 500 residents attended the skate. The fun, refreshments and prizes were sponsored by Sobey’s Alcona, 241 Pizza, Spring Tree Farms, TD Canada Trust, Horodynsky Farms Inc., Lou Kelly/Homelife Kempenfelt Kelly, Peoples Credit ...
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      Recently Mr. Wayne Bunt was installed as the Worshipful Master of Minerva Lodge No. 304 at their regular meeting. He replaces Mr. Gordon Murray who was Master of the Lodge during the past year. Approximately 50 local Masons and visiting Masons throughout the area were in attendance.
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