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Bill 5 doesn’t reduce red tape, it guts protections, stewards say

Bill 5 doesn’t reduce red tape, it guts protections, stewards say

Watershed stewards throughout the province are firing back against Bill 5, 'Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act’, accusing the government of trying to eliminate protections for people and the environment to benefit business interests
City urges provincial action on commercial application of road salt

City urges provincial action on commercial application of road salt

The amount of salt applied on commercial properties is unregulated and undocumented, with slip-and-fall claims spurring some property owners to overuse sodium chloride
‘Spectacular’: Ford unveils $38M for tourism in Wasaga Beach

‘Spectacular’: Ford unveils $38M for tourism in Wasaga Beach

Protesters crashed announcement to object to Bill 5; they confirm they're meeting with Simcoe-Grey MPP about their concerns
Mayor who helped PCs unveil new housing proposals disappointed by development charge changes

Mayor who helped PCs unveil new housing proposals disappointed by development charge changes

The housing minister's spokesperson said Parrish and the provincial government agree on housing need
City hall, Queen’s Park dispute FIFA costs

City hall, Queen’s Park dispute FIFA costs

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow wants Doug Ford’s government to pay more for policing, transit and first responder costs related to the 2026 World Cup tournament
Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities encouraged by provincial budget

Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities encouraged by provincial budget

This 'budget sends the right signals to communities across the North,' said FONOM President Danny Whalen
Objections to ‘special economic zones’ bill pour in ahead of committee review

Objections to ‘special economic zones’ bill pour in ahead of committee review

A committee studying Bill 5 has received more than 100 written submissions so far opposing it
Springwater councillors butt heads over strong mayor powers

Springwater councillors butt heads over strong mayor powers

One politician says it's 'an erosion of democracy' while another says it puts decision-making 'back in the hands of the people the majority of the residents voted for'
Thessalon First Nation mourns death of its leader

Thessalon First Nation mourns death of its leader

Chief Joseph Wabigwan, 64, remembered for 'unwavering' dedication to his community
City, Trevor Lee reach 'amicable, confidential' settlement deal

City, Trevor Lee reach 'amicable, confidential' settlement deal

No details being released publicly; taxpayers may never know cost of Orillia mayor's decision to use strong mayor powers to rescind hiring of CAO
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