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Council paves way for 'clear pathway' to more affordable housing

Council paves way for 'clear pathway' to more affordable housing

'Our housing crisis is anything but simple. We know it's complex, and it's inherently messy,' says official in outlining 21 action items meant to address the crisis
CW council opposes staff recommendations, supports battery energy storage facilities

CW council opposes staff recommendations, supports battery energy storage facilities

According to staff, these facilities are better suited for employment rather than prime ag lands
Campaign to add diversity to council table important: say current and former councillors

Campaign to add diversity to council table important: say current and former councillors

AMO’s Healthy Democracy Project seeks to encourage diverse candidates, female councillor and Collingwood's first Black councillor weigh-in
Intimate partner violence is an epidemic, agrees Guelph council

Intimate partner violence is an epidemic, agrees Guelph council

With declaration made, staff directed to review policies through IPV lense
Strong mayor powers 'complicate' budget process, Innisfil hears

Strong mayor powers 'complicate' budget process, Innisfil hears

'Our current council structure serves the best interests of our residents and allows for meaningful community engagement,' Mayor Lynn Dollin says
Guelph could become a UNESCO city of literature

Guelph could become a UNESCO city of literature

Damian Weston, executive director of the Guelph Arts Council will use the Eden Mills Writers' Festival as part of a proposal to designate Guelph as a UNESCO city of literature
'How many councillors does it take to screw in a light bulb?'

'How many councillors does it take to screw in a light bulb?'

Springwater Township council spent almost half-hour debating the merits of upgrading the lights in the Elmvale Public Library
Thorold City Hall severely understaffed, says organizational review

Thorold City Hall severely understaffed, says organizational review

Auditors from Deloitte have identified 24 immediate hiring needs; 'Unfortunately, we’re a small municipality and you can’t just jump to the numbers'
Northern First Nation declares state of emergency

Northern First Nation declares state of emergency

Moose Cree First Nation has taken steps to combat an increase in overdoses and drug-related crime
Mapleton mayor asking province to expand township's urban area

Mapleton mayor asking province to expand township's urban area

Gregg Davidson said doing so would double the urban population in Drayton and Moorefield
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