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Vandal uses chainsaw to cut down Essa Township speed camera

Vandal uses chainsaw to cut down Essa Township speed camera

Camera on 25th Sideroad had been issuing up to 50 tickets daily; township official says it's 'really unfortunate' someone would go to such lengths
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Council refuses 'missing middle housing' proposal due to traffic concerns

Council refuses 'missing middle housing' proposal due to traffic concerns

Proposal to build a 39-unit townhouse development at Wayne Avenue and Pinebush Road denied by council
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Georgian student makes history, receives RN prescribing credential

Georgian student makes history, receives RN prescribing credential

'RN prescribing represents a forward leap in nursing practice, empowering RNs with the knowledge, skill and judgment to assess, diagnose and treat' patients
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Two new reports question wisdom of 'use-it-or-lose-it' housing policy

Two new reports question wisdom of 'use-it-or-lose-it' housing policy

Housing Minister Paul Calandra first promised a use-it-or-lose-it policy last fall
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How much did each Burlington city councillor make in 2023?

How much did each Burlington city councillor make in 2023?

The average salary for a Burlington city councillor is $80,915, before expenses
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Dunlop announces $1.3 billion for struggling post-secondary sector

Dunlop announces $1.3 billion for struggling post-secondary sector

Monday's announcement is well short of what the sector needs, according to a provincially appointed expert panel
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Ford government snubs Green bill that would legalize fourplexes provincewide

Ford government snubs Green bill that would legalize fourplexes provincewide

Opposition parties, YIMBY advocates said government needs to move faster on density
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Innisfil council breaks down barrier to accessibility funding

Innisfil council breaks down barrier to accessibility funding

Funds required because Breaking Barriers program 'cannot risk continuing with substandard equipment,' council told
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Sparks fly as council again defers decision on new fireworks bylaw

Sparks fly as council again defers decision on new fireworks bylaw

'I also have concerns with what is essentially a ban returning, to having a fireworks policy that only allows one date,' lamented Coun. Durnford during lengthy debate
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Council supports Georgian College call to lift student visa moratorium

Council supports Georgian College call to lift student visa moratorium

'I think there's a public perception that the number of international students is having a negative impact on the availability of housing across the province,' said city councillor
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