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Housing crisis solutions the focus of York Region governance review

Housing crisis solutions the focus of York Region governance review

Local politicians met with a provincial committee today, with Markham mayor continuing to call for amalgamation
OPINION: Provincial Committee hearing political theatre at its finest

OPINION: Provincial Committee hearing political theatre at its finest

Another meeting with the standing committee could be coming in the spring; no certainty on the timeline of when a report might be forthcoming
Average one-bedroom apartment in Guelph costs $2,078

Average one-bedroom apartment in Guelph costs $2,078

Guelph ranks ninth most expensive for monthly rental price in a list of 35 cities
Could 'tiny homes' in Blind River meet needs of downsizing seniors?

Could 'tiny homes' in Blind River meet needs of downsizing seniors?

Councillor seeks more info in response to questions of just how small a house is allowed
Kevlar sleeves and spit guards: Teachers ‘worn down’ by violence

Kevlar sleeves and spit guards: Teachers ‘worn down’ by violence

'People who go into education did not expect to have to wear PPE (personal protective equipment) to protect them from physical violence, and yet, that is the reality in our classrooms,' says union rep
TBM turns down home build because of province's 90-day rule

TBM turns down home build because of province's 90-day rule

Facing the end of the 90-day requirements, TBM turned down an application for a single home, prompting the applicant to call the whole thing 'preposterous'
Record-breaking year for property inventory in Burlington: MPAC

Record-breaking year for property inventory in Burlington: MPAC

Burlington added $164 million in new residential assessment last year
Credibility with grant sources; IC related cost recovery, concerns resident

Credibility with grant sources; IC related cost recovery, concerns resident

Resident speaks “truth to power.” Tells council this situation will cost Elliot Lake credibility with grant sources and says the public needs clarity about the ‘$600,000 legal costs’
Innisfil stormwater, flooding plans call for $226.7M investment

Innisfil stormwater, flooding plans call for $226.7M investment

Long-term planning documents approved by council Jan. 10, though funding commitments won't be made until more discussion takes place
'Remove the confusion': Speed-camera times simplified, clarified

'Remove the confusion': Speed-camera times simplified, clarified

New times and signs are to be in place by February when the cameras move to northbound Essa Road and westbound Ardagh Road
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