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Change to dangerous dog bylaws could force owners to post signage on front doors

Change to dangerous dog bylaws could force owners to post signage on front doors

'This is really about responsible dog ownership,' says Coun. Alejandra Bravo
City updates, streamlines housing regs to tap into fed fund

City updates, streamlines housing regs to tap into fed fund

The City of North Bay’s target is 840 new housing units over the three years of the program, of which 337 are intended to be directly related to Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) incentives
City of Burlington not missing out on much by buying Canadian

City of Burlington not missing out on much by buying Canadian

Council will vote on a buy-Canadian bylaw next week
O’ Canada! Council wants national anthem to start meetings

O’ Canada! Council wants national anthem to start meetings

During council’s March 31 meeting, deputy mayor puts forward notice to have a council vote on playing the national anthem at the beginning of meetings moving forward
'Slap in the face': Council asks province to rescind strong mayor powers for Orillia mayor

'Slap in the face': Council asks province to rescind strong mayor powers for Orillia mayor

'I think it's incumbent on this council and everybody in this community to appeal to the minister who doled this power out that it is not wanted here,' says Coun. Lauer
Council clears the way for Downtown Guelph to get taller

Council clears the way for Downtown Guelph to get taller

Council passed ‘bold’ recommendations for downtown height limits Tuesday, allowing buildings in some areas to reach up to 24 storeys
Public transit activist launches petition to boost local service

Public transit activist launches petition to boost local service

Samuel Sweet, 16, has 283 signatures and counting on a petition asking the city to invest approximately $3-million more toward GOVA Transit each year to improve service
'Stay out': Conservation authorities crack down on illegal use of land

'Stay out': Conservation authorities crack down on illegal use of land

Those caught operating motorized vehicles illegally could face fines, impoundment, charges
'We've waited long enough:' Councillors want Cambridge prioritized in transit plan

'We've waited long enough:' Councillors want Cambridge prioritized in transit plan

Pam Wolf and Doug Craig ask that Cambridge be made a greater priority in Grand River Transit's 10-year business plan
Departing deputy CAO 'bewildered' by Orillia termination before even starting

Departing deputy CAO 'bewildered' by Orillia termination before even starting

'My spouse and I had already made plans for a relocate to the Orillia area ... listing our house for sale,' says Trevor Lee
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