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Boards exploring 'podium' schools as one way to tackle need in high-density areas

Boards exploring 'podium' schools as one way to tackle need in high-density areas

The Toronto District School Board plans to submit a proposal to the province for a 'podium' school at Don Mills Road and Eglinton Avenue East
Ontario's new regional chief aims to keep Ford government accountable on mining, find 'solutions'

Ontario's new regional chief aims to keep Ford government accountable on mining, find 'solutions'

Despite lawsuits, Abram Benedict preaches importance of dialogue with provincial leaders
Oro-Medonte resident calls living near short-term rental 'Kafka-esque'

Oro-Medonte resident calls living near short-term rental 'Kafka-esque'

'We haven’t given up. We’re still looking for a solution that is sustainable and protects our communities and neighbourhoods,' says mayor
‘Absolute garbage’ — councillor lashes out at SooToday coverage

‘Absolute garbage’ — councillor lashes out at SooToday coverage

‘It’s not really fun to be bullied online on SooToday’ - Coun. Angela Caputo
Council not consulted on mayor's mental health and addictions poll

Council not consulted on mayor's mental health and addictions poll

After Cambridge mayor Jan Liggett commissioned a poll that cost the city $20k, some had questions as to where the money came from and why there was no public input
Signs of trouble ahead for Niagara Regional Council?

Signs of trouble ahead for Niagara Regional Council?

Lawsuit threatened if amended procedural bylaw passes prohibiting signage in council chambers
TBM council declares housing crisis

TBM council declares housing crisis

The Blue Mountains currently has no housing available at affordable prices of $1,160 per month for rent or $483,900 to purchase, group estimates 215 affordable units needed ASAP
Bradford, Innisfil to represent Ontario's small urban areas

Bradford, Innisfil to represent Ontario's small urban areas

Coun. Cheraldean Duhaney and Mayor Lynn Dollin both elected to AMO’s small urban caucus during annual conference in Ottawa on Aug. 20
Grey Highlands deputy mayor elected rural AMO director

Grey Highlands deputy mayor elected rural AMO director

Nielsen topped the polls in the AMO election for the rural caucus, he will serve two years in the role and will be spreading the 'rural message'
Landry-Altmann lambasted for ‘offensive’ conduct at April meeting

Landry-Altmann lambasted for ‘offensive’ conduct at April meeting

The actions of Ward 12 Coun. Joscelyne Landry-Altmann are ‘a prime example of a councillor supporting NIMBYism in its most offensive and vitriolic form,’ according to the city’s integrity commissioner who is recommending the councillor be suspended for 20 days
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