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Staff training aims to make Orillia's city hall a more lean machine

Staff training aims to make Orillia's city hall a more lean machine

'Let's be honest … city hall isn't exactly known for being super efficient and super fast with dealing with issues, and we care about that,' said Coun. David Campbell
Hundreds protest, ask Tiny to 'Stop the Build' of new admin centre

Hundreds protest, ask Tiny to 'Stop the Build' of new admin centre

'With this council, I think it’s a lost cause, but we’re still going to fight them,' said a Stop the Build protester outside of public meeting
Landlords and tenants agree: it's time to bring back in-person hearings for their disputes

Landlords and tenants agree: it's time to bring back in-person hearings for their disputes

Tenant lawyers and landlord advocates aren't known for getting along
Burlington to look at establishing emergency fund for natural disasters

Burlington to look at establishing emergency fund for natural disasters

Burlington Foundation could hold funds for emergencies, natural disasters
Conestoga College defends itself over 'one-time' $252-million surplus

Conestoga College defends itself over 'one-time' $252-million surplus

The not-for-profit college acknowledges its massive annual surplus is the result of international student tuition revenue, but says it was a 'one-time occurrence'
Ford government looking to fine-tune recently passed protections for new homebuyers

Ford government looking to fine-tune recently passed protections for new homebuyers

Some proposals 'are expected' to add costs for builders of new freehold homes, according to the government's impact analysis
'No proof' of beach pooping, Ford says, rebuffing calls to ban tents in provincial parks

'No proof' of beach pooping, Ford says, rebuffing calls to ban tents in provincial parks

'Folks, don't be pooping on the beach,' said Ford
'Long overdue' Newmarket mental health hub had long journey to progress

'Long overdue' Newmarket mental health hub had long journey to progress

Health-care providers, advocates excited to finish the building process that started a decade ago, with an opening date in 2026 anticipated
'I just feel so alone': Lighthouse resident sent back to streets

'I just feel so alone': Lighthouse resident sent back to streets

'It's just very, very hard because I don't deserve to be kicked out,' said a Lighthouse resident, whose access to shelter services has been suspended for 3 months
Homeless encampment motion 'urgently' calls for gov't action

Homeless encampment motion 'urgently' calls for gov't action

'If the conditions that cause homelessness don’t change, there are no solutions we can implement at a municipal level that will solve it. The scope and action needed to adequately address homelessness and encampments far exceeds the purview and fiscal capacity of the City of North Bay'
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