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WHAT'S GOING UP: Here's where Newmarket will be growing

WHAT'S GOING UP: Here's where Newmarket will be growing

As province pushes for more houses, thousands of residential units are already in various stages of development throughout town, though mayor says some developers choose not to apply for building permits
Perth County paramedic chief 'very optimistic' they can fill 20 positions

Perth County paramedic chief 'very optimistic' they can fill 20 positions

Paramedic service said they have had the opportunity since COVID to rebuild the framework of recruitment and orientation processes to hone in on certain populations of paramedics they believe would be a good fit
Canadore throws stranded students off its property. Left without shelter

Canadore throws stranded students off its property. Left without shelter

Despite promises from Canadore, students are forced to put up tents for shelter, but the college denies them space to do so and they sleep on asphalt
Council gives early OK to possibility of municipal lobbyist registry

Council gives early OK to possibility of municipal lobbyist registry

Committee of the whole unanimously approved motion directing staff to investigate the idea and report back
Council motion could lead to public recycling program in city spaces

Council motion could lead to public recycling program in city spaces

Making recycling available in public spaces is a 'small step in what will be the first of many initiatives to extend the life of the Merrick Landfill by providing a cost-effective method to conserve tax dollars'
Aggregate changes to get scrutiny from Tiny Township

Aggregate changes to get scrutiny from Tiny Township

Staff directed to explore potential effects of Aggregate Resources Act changes
Blind River Councillor Joe Connell resigns

Blind River Councillor Joe Connell resigns

Blind River council is again looking to fill a vacancy
Seniors' facility developer looks to township for MZO support

Seniors' facility developer looks to township for MZO support

Located on Bayfield Street just outside Barrie city limits, modified proposal has 471 units devoted to various types of seniors' care
Burlington mayor reacts to cabinet shuffle, integrity commissioner's report

Burlington mayor reacts to cabinet shuffle, integrity commissioner's report

Burlington committed to fulfilling its assigned provincial housing pledge of 29,000 homes in the next 10 years, says Meed Ward
'Totally untrue': Bradford mayor refutes library union claims

'Totally untrue': Bradford mayor refutes library union claims

‘Strike is about a council and a mayor that has made up their mind that they will do whatever it takes to ensure that these workers do not get a fair wage increase,' says union
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