North Simcoe Community News

Green Party of Ontario elects Simcoe North Candidate

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Simcoe North Green Party members gathered at the Coldwater Community Centre Sunday February 24 for their riding association AGMs and to appoint a candidate for the next provincial election. Peter Stubbins of Tiny Township, was elected and will present Green Party policies to Simcoe North voters whenever an election is called. The platform will include both short term and long term policies emphasizing the need for secure and happy children, clean water from healthy ecosystems and jobs. Peter Stubbins, a physiotherapist for 25 years, has served one term as a municipal councillor and another as Tiny Township's Deputy Mayor.

Bruce Stanton MP

Thank you to everyone who took the time to come out to my public meetings in Orillia, Midland and Washago for my pre-budget consultation, or who provided input by letter, email and fax. We received dozens of submissions, which have now been compiled into a report I've provided to Minister Flaherty for his consideration in advance of the upcoming budget.

Hawkestone News

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Plants wanted! It will soon be time to start preparing plants and seeds for next spring's growing season. I have volunteered to 'flower up' our little community centre's garden. If you have any extra seedlings, slips or large clay containers and would like to offer them please phone Gail McIlroy at 705-487-5580 and leave a message. Looking forward to hearing from you. This is going to be a fun project! For those of you who love gardening it would be a great place to meet and divide the work load-contact me if you would like to help.