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Despite evidence, council issues moratorium on some development fees

Despite evidence, council issues moratorium on some development fees

With the moratorium in place, an estimated annual expense of $1.4 million will shift from developers onto the general tax base with no evidence it’ll spur development or lower costs to the consumer
PODCAST: Homelessness, mental health and addictions — is anything working?

PODCAST: Homelessness, mental health and addictions — is anything working?

Podcast topics include whether the low-barrier shelter should be located nearer to the downtown core, and, whether the proposed Homeless Hub, with a projected $2.6-million price tag, is a cure for what ails the city
TBM considers new rule prohibiting single home builds on vacant lots

TBM considers new rule prohibiting single home builds on vacant lots

The zoning change is meant to promote 'infill development' and would allow landowners to apply for an exemption if they want to build a single-family home on a vacant lot in town
Matheson holds first meeting since council was given the boot

Matheson holds first meeting since council was given the boot

It was to change the dates for the first regular meeting next week
Council unanimous in withdrawing CAO’s delegated authority

Council unanimous in withdrawing CAO’s delegated authority

Greater Sudbury city council has withdrawn delegated authority they unanimously voted to give city CAO Ed Archer on Sept. 26, 2023, which had allowed him to increase non-union wages
'Great deal of risk': York Region readying to lose planning authority

'Great deal of risk': York Region readying to lose planning authority

Newmarket mayor concerned about impact of Bill 185, which, if passed, gives municipalities sole responsibility for approving development; Aurora mayor says town is 'fully capable' of taking on the role
York Region to use $219M in mortgage savings to boost housing

York Region to use $219M in mortgage savings to boost housing

Newmarket Mayor John Taylor said more of those dollars should be focused on new builds rather than capital repair
'The system worked': Province to continue free well-water testing

'The system worked': Province to continue free well-water testing

Decision gives 'real clarity' to about 3,200 Bradford West Gwillimbury residents who worried about possible phase out, councillor says
Ontario chief calls on province to 'erase' six Métis communities, including Georgian Bay

Ontario chief calls on province to 'erase' six Métis communities, including Georgian Bay

Chief says 'just because you have a drop of Indigenous blood running through your veins' doesn't make one Indigenous at identify fraud summit
'Significant project': Bradford Bypass moves a step closer to reality

'Significant project': Bradford Bypass moves a step closer to reality

Minister of Transportation announces province has awarded a $16M contract to AECOM for detailed design of the western portion of the bypass
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