Tag: City hall
Southwestern Ontario town’s rapid growth sparks 400-home proposal
A nearly 400-home development proposal in booming Strathroy-Caradoc has received the next step of approval from Middlesex County politicians. Hereâs a look at the proposed subdivision and the growing municipality. THE BASIC BACKGROUND A seven-hectare subdivision on a 19-hectare property south of Second Street has been granted draft approval by Middlesex County, clearing the path […]
Politicians push for city-funded pest extermination at low-income homes
City politicians have given an initial OK to studying recommended steps from a local anti-poverty agency to tackle pest control and disrepair in London’s low-income rental units.
‘Uptown London’: Merchants’ group seek political OK for big expansion
A Hyde Park business association is seeking to more than double its size, a proposal that could add additional property tax to about 300 businesses in northwest London. The Hyde Park Business Improvement Association (BIA) is asking city council for permission to explore an expansion into territory beyond the traditional Hyde Park neighbourhood, extending north […]
Builder pitches 92-unit townhome plan with unique bonus (not affordable homes)
A London developer is seeking rezoning approval for a townhouse complex near Meadowlily Woods, pitching city council on playground upgrades at nearby schools in lieu of affordable units. The developer, Royal Premier Homes, wants the property rezoned at 21-41 Meadowlily Road and 20 Norlan Avenue to permit a three-building, 92-unit townhouse complex. That’s southeast of […]
Ontario mayors seek mental-health law reviews: ‘Absolute crisis’
Ontario Big City Mayors are asking the province to review mental-health laws and whether to expand the scope of involuntary treatment for people who are addicted to drugs and live on the streets. The organization that represents 29 mayors of cities with more than 100,000 people say they are taking no position on treatment given […]