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UPDATED: Due diligence not done on Poplar Village MZO: AG report

UPDATED: Due diligence not done on Poplar Village MZO: AG report

AG's report shows the developer had discussions with the province to finalize wording on the MZO without the town’s involvement prior to the province approving it
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'Too much money': Still plenty of work to do on draft property tax increase

'Too much money': Still plenty of work to do on draft property tax increase

Innisfil staff tasked with shrinking proposed tax-rate jump to 5.5 per cent or lower after two lengthy days of budget discussion by council
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Innisfil politicians slam Simcoe County council over 'unconscionable' pay raise

Innisfil politicians slam Simcoe County council over 'unconscionable' pay raise

'Grandstanding' councillor and 'self-serving' deputy mayor go back and forth over matter; town council also passed a resolution asking the county to repeal the increase
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Renoviction bylaw just one change being considered to address affordable housing

Renoviction bylaw just one change being considered to address affordable housing

Recommended strategy calls for renoviction bylaw or vacant homes tax, building on city sites, and more
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ICYMI: City council wants to lure family doctors to Thorold

ICYMI: City council wants to lure family doctors to Thorold

'The City of Thorold is underserved by approximately seven family physicians'
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Where's the line? Council walking tight rope between taxes, services

Where's the line? Council walking tight rope between taxes, services

Coun. Ann-Marie Kungl says 'zero might make sense … but what’s the breaking point?'
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'Take a little time to enjoy the view': York Region chair departs

'Take a little time to enjoy the view': York Region chair departs

Chair and CEO Wayne Emerson celebrated after completing final council meeting
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Guthrie and council nip/tuck their way out of questions of trust

Guthrie and council nip/tuck their way out of questions of trust

'We don’t need to know the thread count of the sheets the mayor sleeps on, but it’s not unreasonable to know who’s footing the hotel bill, says this week's Market Squared
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City staff recommend hiking garbage pickup, water fees for Toronto residents

City staff recommend hiking garbage pickup, water fees for Toronto residents

City council will vote on the fee hike at its meeting later this month
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Two ousted senior staffers suing Matheson for over $1.8M

Two ousted senior staffers suing Matheson for over $1.8M

The former CAO and former clerk-treasurer alleging harassment and bad-faith conduct
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