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SmartCentres appeals for tax break reconsideration at Barrie City Council after initial rejection
A high-level company official from SmartCentres urged the council to reconsider the rejection of the tax exemption.
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- Simcoe CountyPCMNO Candidate Wants to Forgo Gossip and Focus on Metis Citizens Needs
“20% of our citizens are invisible," says Marc Mantha, Region 7 Councillor candidate. "It's about people over politics."
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- Simcoe CountyGeorgian Bay Metis Council President Wants MNO Support to Address Boundary Issues
“It's atrocious that in this day and age we have citizens that can't access a council for support,” says Greg Garratt.
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- Simcoe CountyPolice Break Up Peaceful Rally in Barrie at MPP Khanjin's Office over Pending Safe Consumption Site
"I've lost more people in the last three years than in the entire 35 years of my life," harm reduction manager.
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- Simcoe CountyProvincial Council of the Metis Nation of Ontario Election Brings Up Need for Self Government
“We are closer than our ancestors could have ever imagined,” says President Margaret Froh during All-Candidates Meeting.
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- Simcoe CountyHamilton Activist fighting for affordable housing project faces arrest; denies charges
On April 4, Angela faced arrest under allegations of assaulting a bylaw officer, a claim she vehemently denies.
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- Simcoe CountyPCMNO Candidate Wants to Heal Relationship Between MNO and First Nations Communities
“Diplomacy and dialogue will play important role building respect and trust with our First Nation cousins," says LePage.
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- Simcoe CountyBarrie's Waste Collection Overhaul: New contractor and pet waste green bins starting in May
Emterra is the new waste collection contractor, introducing new trucks, drivers, routes, and collection schedules.
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- Simcoe CountyMNOYC Chairperson Candidate Wants More Youth Involvement at the PCMNO
“A lot of people call us the future of the nation, they forget that the issues of today affect us,” says Accettola.
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- Simcoe CountyMetis Youth With a Passion for Healthcare Vies for MNOYC Chairperson Position
“I never thought that being Metis would be political, but I was sorely wrong,” says candidate Sabastian Koprich.
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- Simcoe CountyRamadan and Community Engagement: Educational Insights by Imam at Break-A-Fast Event and Mosque Tour
Maryam Mosque in Simcoe County opens its doors to promote understanding and unity
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- Simcoe CountyGeorgian Bay Metis Council (GBMC) Councilor-At-Large Wants More Affordable Housing in Region 7
“The only way you can cause change is by participating, by being part of it,” says Region 7 Candidate Jessica Sauve.
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