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Two First Nations sign Ring of Fire agreement as another launches court battle

Two First Nations sign Ring of Fire agreement as another launches court battle

Simultaneous press conferences outlined the promise of, and frustration with, Ontario's mining boom
'We can make things difficult': First Nations leaders warn province on mining

'We can make things difficult': First Nations leaders warn province on mining

A mining industry award winner said the province's online mining claims is untenable, and that his thoughts have turned to how he can make things painful
Newmarket may reopen debate on short-term rentals

Newmarket may reopen debate on short-term rentals

Homeowner asks council to change current restriction that limits short-term rentals to detached, single family dwellings
'It's flawed:' Newmarket, Aurora left out of federal fund for housing

'It's flawed:' Newmarket, Aurora left out of federal fund for housing

Newmarket mayor expresses disappointment that none of northern York Region municipalities received housing accelerator funding; Aurora mayor blasts the decision as politicized
Politics prof "stunned" by recent city council closed meeting report

Politics prof "stunned" by recent city council closed meeting report

R. Peter Woolstencroft is professor emeritus at UWaterloo, having taught political science there for 40 years
Blind River, Mississauga First Nation join forces for history

Blind River, Mississauga First Nation join forces for history

Both communities have an interest in Indigenous and settler history and teachings says Blind River Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk
Departure of Erin physicians leaves 2,500 patients without family doctor

Departure of Erin physicians leaves 2,500 patients without family doctor

Now both de-rostered patients and clinic staff are doing their best to attract someone new to Erin as a replacement
Rooming houses allowed to thrive in Cambridge with little resistance

Rooming houses allowed to thrive in Cambridge with little resistance

'I hope that it doesn't take someone to die for something to get done,' say neighbours of rooming houses that have become a popular option for those seeking affordable shelter in Cambridge
Family doctors retiring, finding successor an uphill battle

Family doctors retiring, finding successor an uphill battle

Pay inequities, burden of business ownership, and burn-out might be keeping new doctors from setting up a family practice: here's what South Georgian Bay is doing to change their minds
OPINION: Caledon may be next municipality to oppose Highway 413

OPINION: Caledon may be next municipality to oppose Highway 413

Municipalities across the GTA have condemned the plan to build a 400-series highway next to the southern edge of the Greenbelt
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