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Heated sidewalks? Not going to happen, council decides

Heated sidewalks? Not going to happen, council decides

Price tag estimated at more than $25 million
City council may gain more influence over social services

City council may gain more influence over social services

Joint proposal from city and county staff recommends four spots for elected officials from each level
Council remuneration 'not a living wage', Tiny mayor says

Council remuneration 'not a living wage', Tiny mayor says

Pay scale attracts ‘retirees, the independently wealthy’ to council roles says Tiny councillor during talk of reinvigorating low-interest remuneration committee with youth attraction
Matheson closes town hall, cancels council meeting for 'safety concerns'

Matheson closes town hall, cancels council meeting for 'safety concerns'

CUPE members from Toronto are rallying with Matheson workers today
Protesters take opposition to proposed bylaw into council chambers

Protesters take opposition to proposed bylaw into council chambers

From the steps of the Basilica to the city hall foyer, more than 30 protesters voiced their opposition to the proposed public space use bylaw
Council's encampment meeting? Sound and fury and not much else

Council's encampment meeting? Sound and fury and not much else

In this week's Market Squared, we look at how city council predictably solved nothing while creating the maximum amount of controversy.
Poilievre addresses international student problem during visit to region

Poilievre addresses international student problem during visit to region

Pierre Poilievre claims foreign students have been found 'living under bridges and on street corners' and 'sold into prostitution and gangs'
Foul play officially ruled out in death of Michael Vagnini

Foul play officially ruled out in death of Michael Vagnini

A release from GSPS states that the postmortem was conducted on Tuesday, Feb. 20, confirming that his death was attributed to medical causes
Tiny homes for 'lower-wage workers' explored at Midland council

Tiny homes for 'lower-wage workers' explored at Midland council

‘We’re looking at a price point of $800 to $900 a month, so it’s truly affordable,’ says housing pilot project supporter on requested Habitat for Humanity initiative in Midland
Here's how much Cochrane council took home in 2023

Here's how much Cochrane council took home in 2023

Mayor Peter Politis accounted for over half of the total spent
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