Municipalities Newsletter

'I will not be swayed or pressured into approving a decision that residents of Aurora have made clear to me they staunchly oppose, and I believe does not serve the best interests of our community,' Mayor Tom Mrakas said

Mayor vetoed council decision on proposed Stoney Creek affordable housing project

Township official says there's 'merit to considering options' and instilling a 'spirit of co-operation' for all involved; special council meeting set for this afternoon

The mayor is keeping the power to hire or fire a new city manager, though a new manager was recently hired with assistance from council members

Aurora mayor suggests current regional headquarters underutilized and could be used for housing, Newmarket mayor fires back

'I’m not a Facebook fan. Personally, I’ll tell you guys right now, social media is like a cancer. It’s nothing but a giant rumour mill,' says Springwater deputy mayor

Springwater deputy mayor says some people can become 'emboldened' by 'anonymous and remote nature of social media'

Since 1990, Tim Drake has been trying to build a home on the back half of his property at 386 William St.

'I totally disagree with this. I don't see the urgency at all in passing this today,' said Coun. Lauer, adding 'there's a million little issues here that are going to affect people'

Other legal battles included short-term rental accommodations and Zone 1 water issues