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Councillors hear both sides during meeting on poverty plan

Councillors hear both sides during meeting on poverty plan

One speaker called city's measures addressing chronic homelessness 'cruel and inhumane,' while others say they don't feel safe in downtown Barrie
Potential ‘strong mayor’ powers listed in municipal report

Potential ‘strong mayor’ powers listed in municipal report

Although he will have the power to use it, Greater Sudbury Mayor Paul Lefebvre said he has no intention of using so-called ‘strong mayor’ powers offered to him by the province
Public health says opioid crisis summit planned for December

Public health says opioid crisis summit planned for December

Sudbury summit organizers expect to provide more details 'soon' on who will be invited to take part and what the leaders will be talking about
Newmarket weighs 'big moves' in policy to aid affordable housing

Newmarket weighs 'big moves' in policy to aid affordable housing

Town seeks to boost rental housing through new official plan, seeks public input
North shore First Nations want in on Sault-to-Sudbury power line development

North shore First Nations want in on Sault-to-Sudbury power line development

Eight communities see economic development opportunity in transmission projects
Mothers Marching, Greenbelt advocates bring protest to MPP's door

Mothers Marching, Greenbelt advocates bring protest to MPP's door

York Region loses $34.9M in development charges, thanks to housing bill

York Region loses $34.9M in development charges, thanks to housing bill

Taxpayer dollars stand to pay for loss after province gives break to developers in Bill 23
Flood-prone communities want more help from province, feds

Flood-prone communities want more help from province, feds

Ottawa denied the environment minister's claim that a federal announcement is forthcoming
Who is Mr. X? Signs, sources point to PC-linked ex-mayor

Who is Mr. X? Signs, sources point to PC-linked ex-mayor

John Mutton is a bodybuilder, magic mushrooms entrepreneur, and CEO of the self-described ‘leading firm’ in turning out Minister’s Zoning Orders
Ten 2022 municipal candidates barred from running in 2026

Ten 2022 municipal candidates barred from running in 2026

Of the 51 candidates vying for positions on Greater Sudbury city council last year, 10 failed to submit financial statements and related documents on time, including three mayoral candidates
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