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City saves nearly $2 million by cancelling four major projects

City saves nearly $2 million by cancelling four major projects

Cancelling the Blair to Preston pedestrian bridge, among others, will return more than $1.1 million to city reserve funds
Collingwood sole-sourced $2.7M in purchases last year

Collingwood sole-sourced $2.7M in purchases last year

More than half this year's 'non-standard' purchases accounted for in $1.4M price tag to replace old membranes at water treatment plant
Housing minister in Collingwood says he'll 'be there' for towns that need water/wastewater

Housing minister in Collingwood says he'll 'be there' for towns that need water/wastewater

Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Paul Calandra was in Collingwood May 3 for the Residences at Silvercreek apartment groundbreaking
Ontario loses out on $350 million for affordable housing construction following months-long fight with Ottawa

Ontario loses out on $350 million for affordable housing construction following months-long fight with Ottawa

Federal Housing Minister Sean Fraser will send the money to Ontario's 47 service managers, which are directly responsible for building affordable housing
'We can no longer tolerate this discrimination': First Nations chiefs take province, feds to court over policing law concerns

'We can no longer tolerate this discrimination': First Nations chiefs take province, feds to court over policing law concerns

The Chiefs of Ontario said the two governments have failed to ensure that First Nations bylaws are enforced and prosecuted
Health minister affirms continued coverage of private well water testing costs

Health minister affirms continued coverage of private well water testing costs

Health Minister Sylvia Jones gave a simple triple-yes when asked on Wednesday if well water testing will remain free
Lobbying firm bails on town after council touted its 'backroom' ties to the Ford government

Lobbying firm bails on town after council touted its 'backroom' ties to the Ford government

Councillors' comments about hiring a well-connected lobbying firm sparked a three-day drama that ultimately left Brighton high and dry
Funding could be in the pipeline for Kirkland Lake's water woes

Funding could be in the pipeline for Kirkland Lake's water woes

The province plans to announce what municipalities are receiving funding this spring
Laurentian budgets $8M for post-insolvency transformation

Laurentian budgets $8M for post-insolvency transformation

In 2nd budget following CCAA exit, Laurentian projects a small $500K surplus for 2024-2025, enrolment growth despite an international student cap, plans more hiring and expects to finally sell land to the province to pay out its creditors
Town says inaccurate provincial housing start numbers cost it $8.8 million

Town says inaccurate provincial housing start numbers cost it $8.8 million

The province says Oakville did not have enough new home starts to qualify for cash from its Building Faster Fund but the town disagrees, arguing that its higher numbers are more accurate.
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