Potential impacts unclear for London despite Ontario cancelling retroactive budget cuts to municipalities
London’s corporate services committee will be looking at the city’s budget during their meeting on Tuesday. Continue reading
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London city councillors declare climate emergency
One councillor who voted in favour of the declaration argued that it will provide a lens and focus for the city moving forward. Continue reading
Vancouver mayor calls for 400% increase to councillors’ discretionary budget
By Kristen Robinson Reporter / Producer
Vancouver’s mayor is calling for each councillor’s discretionary fund to be immediately increased to $30,000 per year from $6,000. Continue reading
London council may standardize parking fines
Right now, there’s a $60 fine for parking on a sidewalk, a $55 ticket for parking in a traffic lane and a $40 fine for parking in a bike lane. Continue reading
Burlington mayor floats the idea of annexing Waterdown
During discussions about the Places to Grow Act with Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservative government Tuesday, Rick Goldring floated the idea of handing over that part Hamilton to Burlington. Continue reading
Locked out stagehands say Exhibition Place Board not interested in negotiations
The labour dispute has led to picket lines outside the annual Canadian National Exhibition, which is taking place at the venue near the city’s waterfront. Continue reading
Toronto city council votes to file legal challenge on provincial law cutting number of wards
The legislation reduces the size of council from 47 to 25 seats and adheres to federal riding boundaries. Continue reading
See who’s running for municipal elections in Kingston and the surrounding regions
Want to know who’s running in your area for the municipal elections? Check out this list of who’s running from Smiths Falls to Kingston, and from Belleville to Brockville. Continue reading
Municipal low-income property company taken over after alleged health and safety breaches
A municipal property company offering low-income housing has allegedly breached several health and safety codes. Continue reading
LRT delay costs offset by savings, city confirms; OC Transpo predicts fewer layoffs after LRT opens
The delay of the opening of the Confederation LRT Line by six months has added millions to OC Transpo’s operating costs in 2018 – but city staff reassured the transit commission Wednesday that those expenses will be offset entirely. Continue reading