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Over 80,000 were homeless in Ontario in 2024, up at least 25% since 2022: AMO

Over 80,000 were homeless in Ontario in 2024, up at least 25% since 2022: AMO

The municipalities’ group wrote in a new report that the crisis ‘has deepened significantly’ and ‘is on a trajectory to get worse’
Residents upset over ‘monstrous’ 49-storey proposed waterfront redevelopment

Residents upset over ‘monstrous’ 49-storey proposed waterfront redevelopment

Residents say the proposed tower would detract from the waterfront’s character, cast shadows and snarl traffic, while the project’s lead planner argues the size is entirely appropriate for a growing city.
2025 will be the year TTC ‘got its groove back,’ says board chair upon budget approval

2025 will be the year TTC ‘got its groove back,’ says board chair upon budget approval

Fare freeze and increased service coming after TTC board approves budget
Yorkville residents furious over proposed 11-storey long-term care home expansion

Yorkville residents furious over proposed 11-storey long-term care home expansion

Homeowners argue the addition to Belmont House complex will create congestion and shadows in neighbourhood
Thorold City Hall struggling to find (and retain) city planners

Thorold City Hall struggling to find (and retain) city planners

50% of positions within the Planning Division are currently vacant
Speed cameras in NOTL no longer work, but housings are permanent

Speed cameras in NOTL no longer work, but housings are permanent

The two speed cameras that are no longer functioning in Niagara-on-the-Lake will remain where they are.
‘Unacceptable’: Aurora mayor calls for action on Wellington underpass

‘Unacceptable’: Aurora mayor calls for action on Wellington underpass

'It would be best for everyone involved if Metrolinx just came out and said, 'Yes we're doing it, this is when we're looking at doing it, instead of leaving us in limbo,' says mayor
Unionville man's battle with city over backyard rink comes to an end

Unionville man's battle with city over backyard rink comes to an end

Prolonged dispute, which included an unsuccessful Supreme Court appeal, has ended with Martin Ross agreeing to dismantle the full-scale hockey rink at his heritage home
Councillor floats idea to regulate commercial watercraft on lake

Councillor floats idea to regulate commercial watercraft on lake

'Encouraging responsible use of the waterfront supports small business growth and enhances public enjoyment of this shared resource,' says Hamilton
Automated speed enforcement cameras now live in Wellington County

Automated speed enforcement cameras now live in Wellington County

Four are now live in Fergus, Aberfoyle, Palmerston and Mount Forest with three more coming on line shortly
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