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Centre Wellington first municipality in the world to use bio-resin road base

Centre Wellington first municipality in the world to use bio-resin road base

The method is estimated to save the township $75,000 over the pavement segment's lifecycle
Council votes to dissolve four longtime city committees

Council votes to dissolve four longtime city committees

'All we're doing is getting rid of what was, which we're not using anymore, and we will soon be replacing it with a new model,' said Coun. Tim Lauer
Mayor eyes 10-storey apartment buildings in rec centre parking lots

Mayor eyes 10-storey apartment buildings in rec centre parking lots

Cam Guthrie's strong mayor orders include the identification of potential locations for a temporary encampment site
Protected bike lanes are coming to Downtown Guelph

Protected bike lanes are coming to Downtown Guelph

Council unanimously approved concept design for reconstructed Wyndham Street North and St. George’s Square
Funding pulled from tax-filing service for low-income earners

Funding pulled from tax-filing service for low-income earners

The Sudbury Community Service Centre recently learned that the province will no longer be funding the Financial Empowerment Champions Program they’ve hosted for seven years
'Words hurt': Criticism at council prompts discussion on negativity

'Words hurt': Criticism at council prompts discussion on negativity

A zoning change for an inn designation at the Bradshaw Lofts, the recently approved 2024 tax rates, and a closed meeting investigation report on five years' worth of meetings prompted delegations - and criticism - from members of the public
York Region school boards defend early dismissal for solar eclipse

York Region school boards defend early dismissal for solar eclipse

Student safety 'number 1 driver' for decision, board say, while minister of education criticizes loss of class time
Newmarket council unmoved by resident protest of pickleball facility

Newmarket council unmoved by resident protest of pickleball facility

Council advances facility at south end of George Richardson park, residents concerned by possible traffic, noise impacts
Newmarket apologizes after reserving accessible parking spots for council

Newmarket apologizes after reserving accessible parking spots for council

The town explains the temporary displacement of accessible parking spots was intended to be in place only for the kickoff event Thursday night, but it extended into Friday
City gets pushback from residents on land sale, housing plans

City gets pushback from residents on land sale, housing plans

'Good intentions cannot excuse poor decisions. I do think having too high a density on Dean Avenue is a poor decision,' says one neighbour
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