Municipalities Newsletter

Grey County wants province to step in for school land purchase

County wants to buy former track and field in Meaford for future affordable housing, but county staff say the school board won't negotiate

Oct 19, 2023 10:15 AM Read more >

What happens when everyone is in need? Tough budget decisions loom

This week's Market Squared prepares you for the rough ride this November as council starts the 2024-2027 multiyear budget

Oct 19, 2023 10:14 AM Read more >

Collingwood could allow short-term rentals by February

The program would start with guest room rentals pending final council approval on Nov. 6

Oct 19, 2023 10:13 AM Read more >

City communication with developers needs work, committee told

‘More in-person opportunities are needed’ with developers, Bélanger Salach Architecture partner Amber Salach told the Future-Ready Development Services Ad-Hoc Committee of city council

Oct 19, 2023 10:13 AM Read more >

Municipalities, planners welcome new transit-oriented development fee

Some are concerned the Ford government is making municipalities pay for provincial infrastructure

Oct 19, 2023 10:12 AM Read more >

Lord Mayor, MPP pressure province for nurse practitioner in NOTL

A joint letter to the Minister of Health stresses the importance of having a nurse practitioner in NOTL to help those without local doctors.

Oct 19, 2023 10:12 AM Read more >

Designated tiny home encampment should be considered, mayor says

City council unanimously calls for idea to be discussed during upcoming housing symposium

Oct 19, 2023 10:12 AM Read more >

Ontario to develop new safety protocols for drug consumption sites after shooting: associate minister

Applications that have been waiting for years are on hold as the review is underway

Oct 12, 2023 9:57 AM Read more >

Advocates question future York Region mental health crisis hub

'People go to the crisis hub, and when they’re discharged, where’s the supportive housing to send them to? It’s like a revolving door,' says member of group calling for more investment in housing for long-term mental health issues

Oct 12, 2023 9:57 AM Read more >

City moves to crack down hard on unlicensed short-term rentals

City staff are proposing to hike licence fees by 900 per cent and hire two new building inspectors to flush out rogue providers of short-term rental accommodations

Oct 12, 2023 9:57 AM Read more >