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Hedgegate: City policy tackles 'frivolous and vexatious’ complaints

Hedgegate: City policy tackles 'frivolous and vexatious’ complaints

A recent example of potential ‘frivolous and vexatious’ complaints was one person who allegedly drove around Valley East writing down the addresses of various properties with hedges, and filing complaints about each of them for being too high
So where do the city’s homeless population go to the washroom?

So where do the city’s homeless population go to the washroom?

It might seem like a silly question, but considering city council refuses to consider a public washroom in the downtown core, Sudbury.com felt it was worthwhile knowing how people on the street are relieving themselves
County expanding 'options' to help the homeless this winter

County expanding 'options' to help the homeless this winter

'We’re really confident that we are prepared for the winter season,' says county official
City tax collectors tighten screws on owners of vacant properties

City tax collectors tighten screws on owners of vacant properties

City treasurer Shelley Schell aims to put pedal to the metal on Sault Ste. Marie’s tax sale process
Allowing 4-unit properties without special permission up for approval

Allowing 4-unit properties without special permission up for approval

City council to consider 17 recommendations aimed at addressing housing crisis, homelessness
City on track to exceed housing goal set by the province

City on track to exceed housing goal set by the province

The province has set a goal for 3,800 new housing units to be built in Greater Sudbury by 2031, and the city has already issued enough permits to hit the 20-per-cent mark
It's official: City of Burlington to oppose Nelson Quarry plan

It's official: City of Burlington to oppose Nelson Quarry plan

Statement from mayor and councillor says the city will publicly oppose the application at the OLT
York Region preparing for doubling of seniors population by 2051

York Region preparing for doubling of seniors population by 2051

Region estimates seniors will amount to 23 per cent of the total population, impacting health care, housing, social services
County council doubtful new ambulance stations will improve response times

County council doubtful new ambulance stations will improve response times

The county wants more information before it commits to spending millions on five ambulance stations in Wellington County over the next eight years
'Stop the bleeding,’ Midland mayor urges after peek at financials

'Stop the bleeding,’ Midland mayor urges after peek at financials

‘We’re not subsidizing anybody for things that aren’t greater good items; if you’re not a Midland taxpayer, you’re paying more,’ says Gordon during pre-budget report discussion
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