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Debate reignites over fairness of county’s weighted voting system

Debate reignites over fairness of county’s weighted voting system

'Where there is the potential for contentious issues, the option for weighted voting … is something we’ve had enshrined in our policy for decades,' says Midland mayor
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County council votes to change composition, awaits lower-tier approval

County council votes to change composition, awaits lower-tier approval

'This is about a shift of power. It is people on one side in rural areas that are concerned that they are losing that sober second thought,' says alternate councillor from Tiny
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'Sickening': County council meeting falls apart in squabble over weighted vote

'Sickening': County council meeting falls apart in squabble over weighted vote

Following 15-minute break Tuesday, several councillors opted not to return to the chamber over what one politician called an 'imbalance of voting power'
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Warden admits 'optics didn't look good' at county council walkout

Warden admits 'optics didn't look good' at county council walkout

'What I do want to say on behalf of all of us is this does not reflect on Simcoe County and Simcoe County’s ability to deliver the services that we do,' says Clarke
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Public response mixed to proposed overhaul of county council

Public response mixed to proposed overhaul of county council

'We have far too many layers of government these days that aren't required,' says Midland resident as county looks to cut council size in half
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County council gunning for ways to reduce rocketing police bills

County council gunning for ways to reduce rocketing police bills

'This is well-meaning, but why are we trying to make the province look good? They should be stepping up right now as they pledged to do,' says Midland mayor
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New 911 dispatch system creates 'real advantage' for local paramedics

New 911 dispatch system creates 'real advantage' for local paramedics

Call-takers can now gather significantly more information, which in turn helps assess level of urgency and prioritize response more effectively
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Pregnant MPP says 'medical emergency' caused her to crash into daycare

Pregnant MPP says 'medical emergency' caused her to crash into daycare

'The incident was very unfortunate and I am deeply sorry to those that were impacted,' Andrea Khanjin says after July 19 incident in south Barrie
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'We are not dropping it': Advocates for Barrie drug consumption site say there's still hope

'We are not dropping it': Advocates for Barrie drug consumption site say there's still hope

'We are ready to pass (the baton) on to another partner with all the lessons learned and/or take it back when and if there is a change in political will or mindset,' says CMHA official
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County awarding 20-year garbage incineration contract to Brampton firm

County awarding 20-year garbage incineration contract to Brampton firm

'No one is running around with their hair on fire trying to solve this issue, so that leaves each of us to try to decide what can be done best,' says county waste official
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