City of Kitchener releases results of survey on regional government representation
The City of Kitchener released results from a survey of local residents on some potential questions surrounding amalgamation. Continue reading
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Province opens disaster recovery assistance program for residents in Ottawa-area flood zones
The program has been activated for flood-affected residents in the cities of Ottawa and Clarence-Rockland, and the townships of Champlain and Alfred and Plantagenet. Continue reading
Region of Waterloo to host community forum on local governance, reform
Regional council intends to pass along any comments provided at the April meeting to the province. Continue reading
Bylaw extension allows concerts, events to continue at Burl’s Creek
A ministerial zoning order will allow Burl’s Creek to host its 2019 festival program under the same terms as a temporary use bylaw that was previously in place. Continue reading
Ontario government announces one-time funding for small and rural municipalities
The money will be allocated based on the number of households in a municipality and whether the municipality is urban or rural. Continue reading
Doug Ford doesn’t shoot down amalgamation rumours during Cambridge visit
Doug Ford dodged a question about potential amalgamation in Waterloo region during a visit to Cambridge on Wednesday Continue reading
Cavan Monaghan Township declares interest in building automotive plant near airport
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
The motion comes in response to a letter from the province to council regarding the future of Ontario’s automotive sector. Continue reading
Waterloo mayors meet with panel conducting review of regional government for Ontario
The mayors and regional chair of Waterloo region met individually with Municipal Affairs Minister Steve Clarkâs special advisers who are helping him conduct a review of regional government. Continue reading
Former Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion appointed adviser to Premier Ford
The former mayor, known as “Hurricane Hazel,” is less than a month away from her 98th birthday. Continue reading
Ontario announces review of regional governments across province
The Ontario government announced it will conduct a review of regional governments in a search for ways to cut red tape and inefficiencies. Continue reading