Okanagan snowfall reminder: Shovel your sidewalks
Bylaw services in Vernon, Kelowna, Penticton reminding people they have 24 hours to shovel sidewalks after snowfall. Continue reading
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Fredericton’s Out of the Cold shelter awaits permission to remain open
The future of the temporary shelter is up for deliberation at this week’s city council meeting in Fredericton. Continue reading
Saskatchewan rideshare rules take effect Dec. 14, pending municipal bylaws
By David Baxter Reporter
Municipalities are responsible for rules on vehicle and equipment standards, the number of rideshare drivers, local company licensing plus fees and rates. Continue reading
Complaints, confusion taint roll out of Halifax’s designated smoking areas
The Halifax Regional Municipality introduced the zones as a measure to deal with the legalization of cannabis, but the roll out of the policy has been anything but easygoing. Continue reading
Puppy attacked, owner calls for stronger laws against dangerous dogs
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
Four-month-old Siberian Husky puppy Echo had some baby teeth and a chunk of her face ripped out in an alleged attack by a neighbour’s dog in a West Kelowna neighbourhood. Continue reading
Halifax’s new smoking restrictions are almost here but info on where you can smoke is not
A map showing designated areas where smoking and vaping is allowed isn’t yet online while the new bylaw amendments come into effect on Monday. Continue reading
City of Kelowna demands removal of mechanical mannequins from side of road
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
Two familiar faces that usually greet motorists as they drive down Kelowna’s Harvey Avenue are no longer allowed on the street. Continue reading
New rules limit location, number of payday loan companies in Kingston
The City of Kingston is taking steps to limit the number and location of payday loan businesses and to educate consumers about the potential downside of taking short-term, high interest loans. Continue reading
Kingston woman ‘devastated’ after bylaw suddenly forces her business to close
One business owner is trying to move on after her business was closed by Kingston bylaw enforcement over a zoning issue. Continue reading
Kingston’s Uber bylaw suspended after legal review
Companies like Uber are in Kingston to stay, for now. Continue reading