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Ford and Chow agree to 'new deal' working group to handle Toronto's dire finances

Ford and Chow agree to 'new deal' working group to handle Toronto's dire finances

The group will report back on how to tackle Toronto's budget crisis — without new taxes or cuts — by the end of November
Minto council approves more permanent Pride banners

Minto council approves more permanent Pride banners

The cost of producing 12 banners will be the responsibility of the Minto Pride committee and they will fly from May to September
City Council votes against Thorold South gas plant expansion

City Council votes against Thorold South gas plant expansion

The unanimous vote received loud applause from residents; 'You have the land, let’s look at putting solar there'
Guelph/Eramosa council divided over backyard chickens

Guelph/Eramosa council divided over backyard chickens

Mayor Chris White stressed local poultry farmers have concerns over spreading of avian flu connected to backyard chicken coops
Council meeting shut down after library workers clamour to be heard

Council meeting shut down after library workers clamour to be heard

Police were called and mayor and some councillors eventually walked out; 'I think it shows how angry people are that they haven't been heard,' says union leader
Laurentian powering through on transformation, strategic plan

Laurentian powering through on transformation, strategic plan

Nothing new to report, however, on property sales to the province which were to fund payouts to Laurentian University’s creditors following insolvency
Emotional crowd packs Burlington Council chambers for meeting on Nelson Quarry proposal

Emotional crowd packs Burlington Council chambers for meeting on Nelson Quarry proposal

Planning committee to await legal counsel before deciding whether to officially oppose the expansion at the OLT
Town at 'disadvantage’ in meeting provincial housing targets, says staff

Town at 'disadvantage’ in meeting provincial housing targets, says staff

CAO estimates construction of housing units on the Vision Georgetown lands won't start until later in 2025
Newmarket plans to set new housing targets

Newmarket plans to set new housing targets

'It’s not as though Newmarket is dragging its feet. We are very committed to addressing the housing challenge in a way that is responsible and reasonable,' says councillor who made motion 
Greater Sudbury’s procurement processes to be audited

Greater Sudbury’s procurement processes to be audited

With major projects anticipated to be tendered in the coming months, including a downtown events centre and library/art gallery, Ward 5 Coun. Mike Parent said now’s the time to look at the city’s procurement processes
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