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Council outlines raisin d'être behind extra butter tart day

Council outlines raisin d'être behind extra butter tart day

Downer raises successful downtown car show of days-gone-by as business opportunity in pitch for festival expansion; council approves report for possible 2025 implementation
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Council remuneration 'not a living wage', Tiny mayor says

Council remuneration 'not a living wage', Tiny mayor says

Pay scale attracts ‘retirees, the independently wealthy’ to council roles says Tiny councillor during talk of reinvigorating low-interest remuneration committee with youth attraction
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Tiny homes for 'lower-wage workers' explored at Midland council

Tiny homes for 'lower-wage workers' explored at Midland council

‘We’re looking at a price point of $800 to $900 a month, so it’s truly affordable,’ says housing pilot project supporter on requested Habitat for Humanity initiative in Midland
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Rawson shares Penetanguishene’s take on library spat with Tiny

Rawson shares Penetanguishene’s take on library spat with Tiny

‘For too long we have subsidized these services’ for neighbouring municipalities, says mayor on $31,000 in unpaid invoices over library board appointment
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Ford government 'disrespecting' Penetang over jail costs: mayor

Ford government 'disrespecting' Penetang over jail costs: mayor

Previous calls for help ‘were all fallen on deaf ears, and nothing has occurred since,’ says Rawson as council approves next steps to lobby province
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Airport talks land Midland, Penetang, Tiny in hot water with ombudsman

Airport talks land Midland, Penetang, Tiny in hot water with ombudsman

No minutes and lack of TV broadcast for 2022 Huronia Airport task force meeting prompted complaint
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‘A beacon of hope:’ Ground broken on affordable housing project

‘A beacon of hope:’ Ground broken on affordable housing project

'This affordable housing development in Midland is more than just bricks and mortar,' says Métis Nation of Ontario official
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'Stop the bleeding,’ Midland mayor urges after peek at financials

'Stop the bleeding,’ Midland mayor urges after peek at financials

‘We’re not subsidizing anybody for things that aren’t greater good items; if you’re not a Midland taxpayer, you’re paying more,’ says Gordon during pre-budget report discussion
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Sparks fly as Midland council debates alcohol policy, revenue loss

Sparks fly as Midland council debates alcohol policy, revenue loss

'We’re actually undercutting the private sector by providing the services; we’re subsidizing it with taxpayer money,' said town official
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'Great idea': QR code to be added to Midland planning signs

'Great idea': QR code to be added to Midland planning signs

'Anyone if they're out walking their dog or walking past the site, they can scan it with their phone,' said town official, noting it's an easy way to access information
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