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Renovictions show need for bylaw, say Brant Ave. residents

Renovictions show need for bylaw, say Brant Ave. residents

Residents of a rent controlled apartment complex on Brant Avenue are facing renoviction, and advocates are pushing for intervention from the city
THE GREAT READ: The PCs claim their new law will end puppy mills in Ontario—skeptics say it won’t come close

THE GREAT READ: The PCs claim their new law will end puppy mills in Ontario—skeptics say it won’t come close

Analysis: Changes desperately needed to quell a problem that has reached unprecedented proportions
Grey Highlands mayor asks, is it time to recycle houses?

Grey Highlands mayor asks, is it time to recycle houses?

Mayor Paul McQueen suggests incentives for those who take steps to recycle building materials from homes slated to be demolished
Supreme court says treaty rights are enforceable, constitutional

Supreme court says treaty rights are enforceable, constitutional

“Now they understand that we are equals’ said Gimaa Angus Toulouse at a  Robinson Huron Treaty press conference regarding the recent Supreme Court decision
From septage to ‘eventual amalgamation,’ Midland, Tiny mayors spar online

From septage to ‘eventual amalgamation,’ Midland, Tiny mayors spar online

Concerned social media post on septage disposal for Tiny resident sparks public mayoral discussion, Gordon floats alleviating North Simcoe woes through ‘reduced quadruplication of services’
Grey County to take on provincial court security costs

Grey County to take on provincial court security costs

'The list of things that were supposed to be, but aren't, revenue neutral continues to grow,' says Warden
Sparks fly at raucous public meeting about Polyethics odour concerns

Sparks fly at raucous public meeting about Polyethics odour concerns

'It makes me cough and choke. It's like sticking your head in an open box of laundry detergent,' says frustrated resident at public forum
New Halton housing report sparks concerns over affordability

New Halton housing report sparks concerns over affordability

Report details housing supply and demand
City homing in on enforcement of pigeon feeding by-law

City homing in on enforcement of pigeon feeding by-law

By-law is enforcing the pigeon feeding prohibition — fines range from $100 for feeding pigeons or depositing food likely to attract pigeons and obstructing or failing to comply with an order carries a $200 penalty
IN DEPTH: How the PC government was going to end private drinking water testing in Ontario

IN DEPTH: How the PC government was going to end private drinking water testing in Ontario

A civil servant immediately recognized the potentially catastrophic outcome
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