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Council to look at creating rules for Edmonton cannabis lounges
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Councillor Mike Nickel sees a hole in Edmonton’s bylaws and regulations that he wants to see filled. Nowhere are there rules for city staff to use for cannabis lounges. Continue reading
City councillor says he’s ‘heard it from across industries’ after Edmonton-based cannabis retailer calls city difficult to work with
Councillor Mike Nickel says he empathizes with the CEO of a multinational cannabis retailer based out of Edmonton after the business executive called Alberta’s capital “the most difficult to deal with” when talking about municipalities where his company has set up shop. Continue reading
Eventual solution to Edmonton’s homelessness issue will come through zoning: McKeen
By Scott Johnston Reporter
The City of Edmonton is looking to create a new zoning category, specifically for supportive housing. Continue reading
Victoria to consider rental-only zoning protection for over 500 properties
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Roughly 16,000 units could be impacted by the zoning, which would make Victoria just the second B.C. city to take advantage of provincial legislation. Continue reading
Proposed city bylaw could limit gyms, rec facilities in Warehouse District
By David Baxter Reporter
Spirit of the Dragon Martial Arts School is looking at building an addition, but may not be able to do it because of proposed city zoning rule changes. Continue reading
Winnipeg development planning ‘dysfunctional’ according to Manitoba government report
A report by the Manitoba government says development planning at Winnipeg City Hall is dysfunctional and is chasing away investment. Continue reading
Legal battle brews between the City of Kingston and Sportsplex owner
Venue management also claims that during the most recent trade show held at the Sportsplex, fire inspectors visited eight times in four days. Continue reading
Fears of Vancouver SkyTrain speculation frenzy prompt debate on rezoning freeze
“Don’t expect that you can buy this land with some wild dreams of making a big profit, because we’re not promising that at all,” said Coun. Pete Fry. Continue reading
Loyalist Township farmers look to diversify business models, if they’re allowed
Farmers in Loyalist Township were in for a shock last year when they tried to rezone their property to expand their business to bring in more revenue. Continue reading
Zoning change sheds light on Sifton subdivision development, draws ire of neighbours
Residents are unhappy Sifton is building 30 units in the northwest corner of their east-London subdivision. Continue reading