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City council to limit scope of agenda items, revamp public question period

City council to limit scope of agenda items, revamp public question period
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Changes are coming to how business is conducted around council and committee tables in Owen Sound, including what items are tabled for discussion and how the public engages members. On Monday evening, after a lengthy debate, Owen Sound council approved several recommendations from the city’s corporate services committee from a review of the city’s procedural […]

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Council briefs: levy increase looms with $48.4 million in unfunded city projects

Council briefs: levy increase looms with .4 million in unfunded city projects
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— During a bi-annual review of the city’s multi-year capital plan, councillor Carol Merton wondered when the city will face the reality that an annual one per cent levy increase directed to capital reserves in the face of $48.4 million in unfunded projects is severely lacking. “One per cent isn’t cutting it. It’s not even […]

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City extends recycling convenience depot funding until Sept. 30

City extends recycling convenience depot funding until Sept. 30
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The City of Owen Sound is extending recycling convenience depot funding at the Miller Waste transfer until Sept. 30. The extension will allow time for public notification and transition arrangements. At that time, city residents will instead be encouraged to use curbside recycling services and to seek alternative recycling options for items not eligible to […]