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North Bay eyes Ontario's housing target — 1000 new units by 2031

North Bay eyes Ontario's housing target — 1000 new units by 2031

With the provincial target now set, it will take funding to meet the goal — if successful in its federal application, the City of North Bay anticipates 837 units would be constructed within a three-year period
Arthur hits pause on finalizing new developments until more sewers are online

Arthur hits pause on finalizing new developments until more sewers are online

This follows the Arthur Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion mid-year reserve capacity calculation indicating the system was nearing capacity
Sparks fly as Midland council debates alcohol policy, revenue loss

Sparks fly as Midland council debates alcohol policy, revenue loss

'We’re actually undercutting the private sector by providing the services; we’re subsidizing it with taxpayer money,' said town official
'Holding us hostage': Newmarket vets affordable housing recommendations

'Holding us hostage': Newmarket vets affordable housing recommendations

Council concerned as province threatens to withhold funding over feedback process for recommendations
Council approves motion urging $4M spike in NOSM U funding

Council approves motion urging $4M spike in NOSM U funding

Council 'strongly requests' Ontario grant NOSM University a permanent increase in annual base funding before the end of this fiscal year 'so it can continue to deliver on the mandate that the Conservative government initially established in response to the needs of Northern municipalities'
Ontario’s auditor to investigate Ford government’s use of minister’s zoning orders

Ontario’s auditor to investigate Ford government’s use of minister’s zoning orders

Doug Ford's Tories have handed out upwards of 100 MZOs since being elected — far more than any previous provincial government
RCMP launches criminal investigation into Ford government’s Greenbelt changes

RCMP launches criminal investigation into Ford government’s Greenbelt changes

Ford’s office promised its full cooperation
'Great idea': QR code to be added to Midland planning signs

'Great idea': QR code to be added to Midland planning signs

'Anyone if they're out walking their dog or walking past the site, they can scan it with their phone,' said town official, noting it's an easy way to access information
York Region appoints first new CAO in 16 years

York Region appoints first new CAO in 16 years

Former public works commissioner Erin Mahoney to take over running region
Here's how Timmins is handling public encampments

Here's how Timmins is handling public encampments

Council has officially supported the policy
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