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Bradford could be on track for 6,500 new homes by 2031

Bradford could be on track for 6,500 new homes by 2031

‘I’m looking forward to still working with council and not having to worry about that strong mayor power,’ says mayor
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Barrie awaits more details on housing cash from province

Barrie awaits more details on housing cash from province

'At this point, we don’t have all the details on how the funding mechanisms will work and how the funds can be used,' says city treasurer
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Cobalt mayor calls for greater respect among council members

Cobalt mayor calls for greater respect among council members

'There is no place at this table for personal agendas or to air personal grievances'
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Shoemaker doesn’t think premier’s housing announcement will significantly impact us

Shoemaker doesn’t think premier’s housing announcement will significantly impact us

‘I don't anticipate the legislative changes will have a significant impact on Sault Ste. Marie’ – Mayor Matthew Shoemaker
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Province pledges housing funding for cities – is it enough for Guelph?

Province pledges housing funding for cities – is it enough for Guelph?

‘It’s too early to tell,’ deputy CAO says of local impact
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Ontario needs to change how local politicians are trained: municipal affairs minister

Ontario needs to change how local politicians are trained: municipal affairs minister

'There's a lot of things that I'm not happy with,' Steve Clark said
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Cambridge falling behind its housing target of 2,100 units a year

Cambridge falling behind its housing target of 2,100 units a year

Cambridge is well below a housing target set by the province, even though numbers released last month by the Canadian Housing and Mortgage Corporation show a significant improvement over 2022 housing starts
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Ford expands strong mayor powers, pledges cash for cities that meet housing targets

Ford expands strong mayor powers, pledges cash for cities that meet housing targets

Twenty-one municipalities will also get new strong mayor powers
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Seaforth Community Hospital ER closing at 5 p.m.

Seaforth Community Hospital ER closing at 5 p.m.

Staff shortages force closure of emergency department until 7 a.m. Wednesday, when normal hours are expected to resume
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Unionized staff and faculty vote for a strike at NOSM University

Unionized staff and faculty vote for a strike at NOSM University

OPSEU Local 677 said it is proposing fair and equitable improvements to workload and working conditions to ensure the continued success of teaching, learning, and research at the university
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