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Former Cambridge mayor, member of first city council has died

Former Cambridge mayor, member of first city council has died

Erwin Nelson held many local political positions and also founded Nelson Funeral Home in Hespeler
Tiny mayor 'grateful' after Ontario court upholds STR bylaw

Tiny mayor 'grateful' after Ontario court upholds STR bylaw

Superior Court justice rules township bylaw regulations and restrictions 'implemented lawfully by township; CAO says 115 charges laid under bylaw can now proceed
A hospital in Bradford would be ‘absolutely transformational,’ councillor says

A hospital in Bradford would be ‘absolutely transformational,’ councillor says

Council ‘strongly’ supports potential Southlake Health site in town, commits to expedited approvals if chosen
Council defers pitch for housing cash over fear of strong mayor powers

Council defers pitch for housing cash over fear of strong mayor powers

'To me, what strong mayor powers does is it overrides our democracy,' says Coun. David Campbell; mayor says his motive was just about getting more cash
'Sickening': County council meeting falls apart in squabble over weighted vote

'Sickening': County council meeting falls apart in squabble over weighted vote

Following 15-minute break Tuesday, several councillors opted not to return to the chamber over what one politician called an 'imbalance of voting power'
Warden admits 'optics didn't look good' at county council walkout

Warden admits 'optics didn't look good' at county council walkout

'What I do want to say on behalf of all of us is this does not reflect on Simcoe County and Simcoe County’s ability to deliver the services that we do,' says Clarke
Anthem to start meetings as patriotic fever grips TBM council

Anthem to start meetings as patriotic fever grips TBM council

In a unanimous vote council decides the Canadian national anthem will be played before every regular council meeting from this time forward
Five years later: Pandemic left lasting impact on city operations

Five years later: Pandemic left lasting impact on city operations

The City of Greater Sudbury’s investment in social services roughly doubled during the pandemic, and remains high today, while Greater Sudbury Police also adapted to the changing social landscape
Council to discuss funding for housing, doctor recruitment at meeting

Council to discuss funding for housing, doctor recruitment at meeting

'The doctors shortage in Orillia requires a multifaceted approach,' says staff report
Sticker shock sours city council’s appetite for electric buses

Sticker shock sours city council’s appetite for electric buses

City of Greater Sudbury staff have been directed to seek alternatives to reduce transit greenhouse gas emissions after finding battery-electric buses to be too expensive
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