Municipalities Newsletter

While there is a lot of consensus, experts say there are still missing pieces ahead of election day

Paul Calandra's letter to families this week called on the next federal government to offer up more funding for the $10-a-day child-care program

Toronto, Ottawa, London, Brantford boards hit with accountability measures

If passed, the motion will direct city staff to report back on how to update Toronto’s park bylaws and increase food and drink options in parks

'Where there is the potential for contentious issues, the option for weighted voting … is something we’ve had enshrined in our policy for decades,' says Midland mayor

Council takes the rare step of waiving the procedural bylaw to vote immediately on a resolution opposing the strong mayor powers being given to the town by the Ford government

Bordering on the edge of two municipalities, Habitat for Humanity North Simcoe requested access to town water and road access; matter to wait on township pre-consultation response

'This is about a shift of power. It is people on one side in rural areas that are concerned that they are losing that sober second thought,' says alternate councillor from Tiny

'This wasn’t just one neighbourhood, this is happening all over town,' says Derick Lehmann, who reports sewage flooding on at least 10 Orillia streets

'I think the citizens of Orillia deserve to know ... I have 25 to 30 things I think should be released,' says mayor after lengthy meeting with council, outside lawyer