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City writes off over $1M in unpaid fines

City writes off over $1M in unpaid fines

Highway Traffic Act offences make up over half of the total
City moves to protect 30% of its lands and lakes

City moves to protect 30% of its lands and lakes

A unanimous city council OK’d working toward the conservation of approximately 109,000 hectares of land by 2030 as part of a broader national initiative
Councillor calls integrity commissioner report 'a witch hunt'

Councillor calls integrity commissioner report 'a witch hunt'

For the second time in less than six months, Oro-Medonte Coun. Richard Schell’s actions have resulted in an investigation on the same issue
Staff recommend against online voting in 2026 city election

Staff recommend against online voting in 2026 city election

In addition to traditional ballots, staff suggest vote-by-mail and vote-from-home options
Lieutenant Governor of Ontario to visit North Bay Thursday

Lieutenant Governor of Ontario to visit North Bay Thursday

The Lieutenant Governor will invest Madame Mathilde Gravelle Bazinet into the Order of Canada at the request of the Governor General
County pinpoints 'critical need' for more affordable child-care spots

County pinpoints 'critical need' for more affordable child-care spots

For Simcoe County to reach provincial goal of one affordable child-care space for every 2.7 children on average, it would need to add 5,295 new spaces
Ford government looking to start construction of Highway 413 in 2025

Ford government looking to start construction of Highway 413 in 2025

The government hopes to begin 'expediting land acquisitions' later this fall
'Blindsided,' Grey County decries Durham hospital bed removal

'Blindsided,' Grey County decries Durham hospital bed removal

All 10 inpatient beds will be transferred from Durham to Kincardine and Walkerton hospitals, Durham hospital remains open as emergency department from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Federal, Ontario governments unveil Honda's $15B mega-investment in province

Federal, Ontario governments unveil Honda's $15B mega-investment in province

The Ontario government is also close to an agreement with a First Nation to enable 'the first 80 kilometres' of road to the Ring of Fire to be built, Premier Ford said
Rooming houses likely here to stay, say landlord and tenant advocates

Rooming houses likely here to stay, say landlord and tenant advocates

Rooming houses have become popular in Cambridge as the search for affordable housing becomes increasingly difficult
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