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Nominate someone for a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal this spring

February 26, 2012
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Ontario government press release TORONOTO — Ontarians have the opportunity to recognize outstanding members of their communities by nominating them for a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. This medal pays special tribute to Queen Elizabeth II’s 60 years on the throne and honours her life-long commitment to her responsibilities, by recognizing those who have made significant contributions to Ontario and Canada. Starting Feb. 25, 2012, any Ontarian can use the e-nomination form to nominate a deserving Ontarian. The nomination period ends on April 30, 2012. “I encourage Ontarians to take this opportunity to recognize someone...

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Lots of jobs available for people to run Oct. 6 election in Coe Hill-Bancroft area

August 31, 2011
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Lots of jobs available for people to run Oct. 6 election in Coe Hill-Bancroft area

Source: Elections Ontario press release TORONTO – Elections Ontario is looking for more than 70,000 energetic, organized and motivated individuals to work between September 7 and October 6 to help support the delivery of the 40th Provincial General Election. On average, between 700-800 people will be hired to work in each of the 107 Electoral Districts across Ontario. When hiring, Returning Officers who manage one of 107 electoral districts, specifically look for individuals with customer service experience and fluency in other languages. French speaking applicants are encouraged to apply to positions in their electoral...

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Wollaston Twp budget almost ready; council meets May 6

May 4, 2011
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Wollaston Twp budget almost ready; council meets May 6

COE HILL – Wollaston Township council meets in special session Fri., May 6, 2011 to finalize the draft of its proposed 2011 budget. The 9 a.m. meeting is open to the public at the Wollaston Township offices, 90 Wollaston Lake Rd. The final 2011 township budget is expected to be approved at the May 10, 2011 council meeting. To appear as a delegation at a township council meeting, contact clerk Christine FitzSimons in advance at:  613- 337-5731 or wollaston@bellnet.ca

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Changes may be coming to Coe Hill town square plans

April 20, 2011
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Changes may be coming to Coe Hill town square plans

COE HILL – Changes may be in the works for a contentious, $20,000 plan to replace informal parking spots in front of the Coe Hill post office with a community square. The work is planned this spring and summer. Tonight, April 20, 2011, Wollaston Council hosts a special council meeting to look at the project. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. in the township hall on Wollaston Lake Road. Coun. Maryann Post proposes a compromise with people opposed to removing the angle parking spots along Township Road 620.  Now, talk is of building the...

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Young people: get out and vote, rants comic Rick Mercer

April 4, 2011
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Nominate a senior of the year for Wollaston Township

April 4, 2011
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Nominate a senior of the year for Wollaston Township

Source:  Maryann Post, Wollaston Township councilllor Dear Constituents, I am delighted to announce that Wollaston Township has been invited to participate in the 2011 Senior of the Year Award and/or Senior Achievement Award. These annual awards were established to give each municipality in Ontario the opportunity to honour outstanding seniors. Recipients that qualify are those over the age of 65, having contributed richly within Wollaston Township through social, cultural or civic duties without thought of personal or financial gain. A certificate will be provided by the Ontario government, signed by the Honourable David C....

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Here’s Prince Edward-Hastings May 2 election information

March 27, 2011
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Here’s Prince Edward-Hastings May 2 election information

COE HILL – A federal election has been called for May 2, 2011. Here’s who’s running in Prince Edward – Hastings so far: Daryl Kramp – Conservative Party of Canada Peter Tinsley – Liberal Party of Canada Michael McMahon – New Democratic Party of Canada Here’s Elections Canada info about the riding of Prince Edward – Hastings, which includes Belleville, Madoc, Bancroft and Coe Hill. Make sure you are on the voters list and apply for work running the election locally. Look here for past election results in the riding.

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Ontario Liberals promise more jobs in forest industry

February 24, 2011
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Source:  Ontario Government Press release Feb. 23, 2011 Modernizing Ontario’s Forestry Sector McGuinty Government Making Forest Industry More Competitive, Creating Jobs Ontario intends to re-energize the forest sector to create new jobs and attract investment while ensuring forests continue to be managed sustainably. The proposed Ontario Forest Tenure Modernization Act was introduced today. If passed, the act would change the forest tenure system and allow for greater market forces in the allocation and pricing of Crown timber. The proposed legislation would maintain the government’s existing authority to manage this critical public resource, while bringing...

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Apology requested from Wollaston Reeve Dan McCaw

February 22, 2011
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Apology requested from Wollaston Reeve Dan McCaw

COE HILL – Reeve Dan McCaw is being asked for an apology from someone who spoke at the Feb. 8, 2011 Wollaston Township council meeting. Barbara Shaw is listed as delegation at the Tues. Feb. 22, 2011 council meeting.  She’s on the agenda to call for for an apology “regarding language and statements” by the reeve. She’s scheduled to speak at 10:15 a.m., asking for the “apology to delegations, council and staff,” according to her written request to speak to council. According to the draft minutes of the Feb. 8, 2011 council meeting, council...

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Ontario OK with tiny new export tax on softwood lumber

January 23, 2011
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Source:  Ontario government Ontario Satisfied With Softwood Lumber Decision McGuinty Government Pleased With International Ruling On Softwood Exporters Ontario is pleased with an international tribunal’s decision to limit an additional export tax on Ontario softwood lumber to only one-tenth of a per cent (0.1 per cent). This is dramatically lower than the 20 per cent the U.S. had originally requested. The tribunal rejected many of the United States’ claims and found that Ontario’s forestry programs had no significant adverse impact on U.S. producers. A London Court of International Arbitration Tribunal operating under the dispute...

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