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Premier Ford says he's 'not sold' on supervised consumption sites

Premier Ford says he's 'not sold' on supervised consumption sites

One advocate called the premier's remarks on drug consumption and treatment sites 'shocking'
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Mayors call on Ford government to appoint single ministry to fight homelessness, addictions

Mayors call on Ford government to appoint single ministry to fight homelessness, addictions

Stable, non-'piecemeal' funding also needed, mayors say
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End of 3rd-party planning appeals worries Grey Highlands council

End of 3rd-party planning appeals worries Grey Highlands council

Third-party residents will no longer be allowed to appeal zoning and official plan changes to the Ontario Land Tribunal
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Newmarket awarded for tracking downtown parking with AI

Newmarket awarded for tracking downtown parking with AI

Municipality receives Municipal Information Systems Association of Ontario award for pilot to gather data about parking trends near Riverwalk Commons
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Downloaded infrastructure costs remain hurdle, some claim

Downloaded infrastructure costs remain hurdle, some claim

The budget also created a $200 million fund that municipalities can tap into "for new and upgraded sport and recreation facilities."
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Grey County adds extra paramedic shifts in response to increased calls

Grey County adds extra paramedic shifts in response to increased calls

New agreement allows paramedics to take patients to recovery centre for access to addiction services 24/7
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‘We’re onside’: Bradford, Innisfil plan to push province to improve health care

‘We’re onside’: Bradford, Innisfil plan to push province to improve health care

Officials from both municipalities say they'll support a joint motion from AMO and OMA, calling on the provincial government to recognize the local and Ontario-wide physician shortage
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Threats over treaty settlement plans shut down band office in Mississauga First Nation

Threats over treaty settlement plans shut down band office in Mississauga First Nation

Chief Brent Niganobe said a small number of band members are unhappy with council's plans to reserve some of the RHT settlement money for future use in a community fund
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Springwater dredging up NVCA permit delays directly with ministry

Springwater dredging up NVCA permit delays directly with ministry

'I don’t want to drop the ball for our residents ... We need a solution,' says mayor; NVCA official says 92% of applications processed on time
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ICYMI: Region explores amalgamation of municipal transit services

ICYMI: Region explores amalgamation of municipal transit services

Study looks at governance and service delivery alternatives
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