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Premier McGuinty.  March 28, 2009 Communities Press for Changes to Lake Simcoe Protection Plan. Environmental Defence - March 11, 2009 "Plan for Success" - Campaign Lake Simcoe's Response to LS Protection. Campaign Lake Simcoe - March 10, 2009 |
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| Environmental Defence writes Innisfil council on the big
pipe for Friday Harbour. (January 18,
2013) I am writing regarding an upcoming Council meeting on the topic of servicing Big Bay Point (aka Friday Harbour) with new water and sewer lines. Read more... Claire Malcolmson |
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| Letter to Minister of the Environment re Lake Simcoe
Protection Act and Plan. (December 6,
2012) I am writing to urge your office to complete some regulations under the Lake Simcoe Protection Act and Plan. Read more... Rick Smith and Claire Malcolmson |
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| Innisfil needs to update its growth approach - The
SCOPE. (June 06, 2012) I am pleased that the province is sticking to its guns by refusing to give Innisfil more land to fill with low density subdivisions, decades in the future. Read more... Claire Malcolmson |
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| Save the North Gwillimbury Forest. The North Gwillimbury Forest is one of the 10 largest forest areas remaining in the Lake Simcoe watershed. Read more... North Gwillimbury Forest Alliance |
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| Splash, the Floating Water
Festival. (August
2012) During the afternoon and early evening of Friday, August 17, 2012, SPLASH visitors can step into a fascinating experience connecting them with healthy forests and healthy water. Read more... Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition |
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| Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition
brochure. (June
2012) Read more... Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition |
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| Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition
newsletter. (May
2012) Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition is a collection of local heros who are passionately about the lake and who have engaged in grassroots efforts to protect it from enviromental degradation. Read more... Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition |
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| Rough economic outlook could affect town - The
SCOPE. (January 04,
2012) Shaky times could lie ahead for Innisfil council members in 2012, but the reasons for the issues may be mostly out of their control. Read more... Chris Simon |
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| Save the North Gwillimbury Forest. (December 2011) We are concerned about a development proposed by Metrus Developments for a part of the North Gwillimbury Forest in the Town of Georgina. Read more... North Gwillimbury Forest Alliance |
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| Re: DeGrassi Point on the proposed Amandment 1 to the
Growth Plan. (April 27,
2011) As President of Innisfree Limited, this submission represents 150 seasonal and full time residents living at DeGrassi Pinot. Read more... Robert Sillers |
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| Environmental Defence Letter To Department Of Fisheries
And Oceans Re: Big Bay Marina. (January 10, 2011) The purpose of writing is to alert you to the extraordinary and troubling Department of Fisheries and Oceans review of the Big Bay Point mega marina and resort proposed to be located in Innisfil Ontario. Read more... Rick Smith and Jon Johnson |
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| Atmosphere around council is 'inviting'
(December 15, 2010) I attended the town meeting Dec. 8th, anxious to see the new council in action. Read more... Don Avery |
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| Re: Proposed Provincial Public Land Sale and Marina
Channel - Big Bay Point Mega-Marina and Resort (December 03, 2010) We write on behalf of Campaign Lake Simcoe, in response to a copy of the proposed Geranium Corporation shoreline beach purchase, breakwater and channel widening for the Big Bay Point marina and resort. Read more... Rick Smith, Claire Malcolmson, and Caroline Schultz |
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| Crying libel deters constructive criticism - The
SCOPE. (October 20, 2010) I refer readers to an article entitled 'Lobbyist accused of writing libellous letter to the town', which was published in a recent edition of The Scope. Read more... Jon Johnson |
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| The clear downside to council's term - The
SCOPE. (October 06,
2010) Perhaps it's too early to properly judge the legacy of this council term; but voters needs some perspective before casting a ballot later this month. Read more... Chris Simon |
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| Firmly decided on choice for deputy mayor - Letter to
the Editor - The SCOPE. (Spetember 29,
2010) Unfortunately, in the past, I have not paid much attention to the politics in the Town of Innisfil. With all the current comments about deputy mayor candidate Dan Davidson, this election sure got my attention. Read more... June Sheppard |
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| Let candidates debate the issues - Letter to the Editor
- The SCOPE. (Spetember 15,
2010) I am writing on behalf of the Innisfil District Association, to take issue with some statements in the letter to the editor of Robert Karoly, which appeared in the Sept. 8th edition of The Scope. Read more... Don Avery |
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| Residents of Innisfil Association doesn't represent
everyone - Letter to the Editor - The SCOPE. (May 26, 2010) Reading a recent edition of The Scope, I was amazed that Innisfil has a resident's association. As a long time resident, I have never heard of this (Residents of Innisfil Association). Read more... George Kleinsteiber |
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| Letter to the Editor - The SCOPE. (February 15, 2010) Nola Wale's recent letter to the editor said that every objection to the Big Bay Point mega-development has been met. This is inaccurate. Many obstacles sufficient to kill the project still remain. Read more... Don Avery |
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| Letter to Dalton McGuinty, Premier. (February 11, 2010) Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) remain a major impediment to free speech in Ontario. We collectively write to urge you to enact anti-SLAPP legislation to eradicate this legal form of bullying and intimidation. SLAPPs are an abuse of our judicial and quasi-judicial proceedings, stifling citizens and silencing public debate. Read more... |
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| Letter to Chief Administrative Officer Lake Simcoe
Region Conservation Authority. (February 10, 2010) We note from the Information Bulletin posted on the Town of Innisfil website that tree clearing for Stage 1A is anticipated to commence shortly and to be completed in April 2010. Read more... Rick Smith, Ph.D. Executive Director, Environmental Defence Claire Malcolmson President, Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition |
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| RE: Big Bay Point Resort, Proposed Site
Alteration. (Juanary 19,
2010) I write this letter further to recent correspondence and discussions regarding the timing of site alteration, including tree clearing, on the Big Bay Point resort lands. Read more... Kenneth G. Hare Legal Counsel Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing |
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| Letter to the Editor - The Barrie
Examiner. (August 27,
2009) Congratulations to all. I am proud to have been a small part of this protest, by writing to local, provincial and federal politicians, media in this area and Toronto, to get people involved and informed, and solicit votes. Read more... Sharon Brown |
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| Letter to Attorney General. (November 20, 2008) As President of the Innisfil District Association ("IDA"), I write to express our organization's extreme dismay at the conduct and lack of transparency displayed by the Town of Innisfil in the above-noted $3.2 million costs claim. Read more... Roger Parkinson President of The Innisfil District Association |
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| Submission to the Standing Committee on General
Government on Bill 99. (November 19, 2008) Since its inception in July 2003, the Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition (the Coalition) has been an independent, dynamic, reasonable and forceful voice for the rehabilitation and protection of Lake Simcoe. Read more... Tim Crooks and Jon Johnson |
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| Developer's tactics troublesome trend - Letter to the
editor - Innisfil Journal. (November 13, 2008) I was very alarmed when I read the article regarding the developer Geranium Corp, which is building the resort at Big Bay Point. Read more... Marilyn Muir Barrie |
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| Lake Effect - letter to the editor Toronto Life Novemebr
edition 2008. (October 19,
2008) "The Battle Over Lake Simcoe" (August) was a fascinating and insightful article, but your readers should know that for the people who live within the Lake Simcoe Watershed, the fight between the Big Bay Point community and Geranium Corporation is just a sideshow. Read more... Robert Eisenberg Campaign Lake Simcoe |
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| Letter to the Editor for the Innisfil SCOPE for Oct.1,
2008. (October 1, 2008) As an attendee at the Innisfil Council Meeting of Sept.17th, I wish to say how disappointed I am at the conduct of the Mayor and most of Council. Read more... Don Avery President of The Innisfil District Association |
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| Waiting for repairs along Big Bay Point
Road. (July 2, 2008) The people of Big Bay Point are tired of waiting for repairs to their road. Read more... Queenie Little Innisfil |
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| Not every Innisfil resident supports Big Bay Point
project. (May 7, 2008) Based upon the recent press release of the Big Bay Point Resort developer, in reference to the Memorandum of Settlement offered by the Province of Ontario, one might conclude that almost every one and every group is supportive of the proposal for this project. Read more... Don Avery President of The Innisfil District Association |
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| Taking steps to save Simcoe. (April 19, 2008) Saving Lake Simcoe is simple, it involves four steps... Read more... Jim Woodford Coldwater |
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| Local Naturalist objects to Mega-Marina
Development. (April 3,
2008) With all the goings on for the Lake right now and Species at Risk Act as well. l am wondering why this Big Bay Point Resort is being allowed to go. We have species at risk in there. It is a migratory path for birds, has a deer yard in it and 1000 boats no matter what anyone says, WILL impact this lake. l have no qualms about the rebuilding of the marina, AS IT WAS! Read more... |
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| Tony Guergis, Chair Simcoe Area Growth Management
Steering Committee. (December 11,
2007) Thank you for the opportunity on October 27, 2007 to make suggestions about the future growth strategy of Simcoe County. I left a copy of my presentation with you. As I stated on October 27, we are very concerned that any additional population growth in the Lake Simcoe watershed will result in additional phosphorus flowing into the lake unless additional preventative measures are undertaken. Read more... |
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| Big Bay Point Lake Simcoe. (November 4, 2007) Ms. Dinovo, Mr. Premier and Mr. Gerretsen: Please ensure that the principles and the objectives behind Bill 106, the act to protect the Lake Simcoe and Nottawasaga river watershed are not compromised in the proposed development at Big Bay Point on Lake Simcoe. At this juncture in our history of the Province of Ontario big developments on fragile lakes are unacceptable without detailed and probing scrutiny regarding the environmental impacts. Even with sincere and detailed oversight, we must err on the environmentally conservative side of lake front development. Jim Prince P. Eng. Steering Comittee Chair Kennissis Lake Watershed Lake Plan |
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| OMB Hearing - Letter to the editor - Innisfil
Journal (October
30, 2007) It is hard to believe that your reporter attended the same hearing as I did on Tuesday Oct.23rd. Apparently she chose to hear what the developer wanted her to hear. She suggested that Robert Eisenberg had failed to do his homework. I would not hesitate to suggest that Mr. Eisenberg possibly knows more about the condition of Lake Simcoe than anyone else attending the OMB hearing. Read more... |
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| Proposed Big Bay Point Resort Development - OMB Case No.
PL 050290. (October 4,
2007) Perhaps it is a mistaken impression, but to most observers the Ontario Municipal Board seems predisposed to rely exclusively on the testimony of hired consultants. Consider: The proposed Big Bay Point resort development offends the Official Plan. It is contrary to the Provincial Policy Statement. Read more... |
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| Citizens Invited to Help Build a Lake Simcoe Website and
Win a Flight around the Lake. (July
24, 2007) Wouldn’t it be great if all the people around Lake Simcoe could easily share news, information and concerns? The Ladies of the Lake (LOL) think so, and have partnered up with the Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition (RLSC), the Windfall Ecology Centre (WEC) and four Ontario Stewardship groups to create an interactive “must go to” community website. Its purpose will be to draw in Lake Simcoe watershed residents and businesses on a daily basis. Read more... Take part in the survey - WhatAboutLakeSimcoe.com. |
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| Dalton McGuinty, Premier - Lake Simcoe
Protection Act (July 12,
2007) Dear Mr. Premier, We are writing on behalf of the Ladies of the Lake who, as you have seen, are a highly-charged group of 100 women from around Lake Simcoe. Once again, we want to tell you how grateful we are for your wonderful announcement about Lake Simcoe. We are so pleased that you took the time to come to the Summit last Friday to present the idea of The Act in person. All this is a huge step towards helping the health of our Lake and preserving the Lake for future generations. Read more... |
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| Rob Walker - July 11, 2007. As a home owner on the shores of Lake Simcoe I am appalled at the ever decreasing quality of the water. Chemical fertilizers sewage from boaters and ineffective and leaking septic tanks are the worst culprits. We need the government on all three levels to step in and inspect the farms and cottages that are around and near the Lake and force the polluters to correct the problem. Cheers Rob. | |||||||||||||
| Queenie Little, Big Bay Point Resident - July 5,
2007. I too, am very concerned with the health and beauty of Lake
Simcoe, and I believe that creating a marina for a 1,000 boats that may have
motors running on gas and oil that dribbles into the water, will further
pollute it. Read
more... |
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