Tag: city
Council briefs: levy increase looms with $48.4 million in unfunded city projects
— 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 […]
City extends recycling convenience depot funding until Sept. 30
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 […]
Flooded London library branch reopening in ‘pop-up’ location
Damaged by the monster rainstorm that hit London last week, a London Public Library branch in the city’s northwest is reopening Tuesday in a temporary “pop-up” location. The library’s Sherwood branch will offer limited services at the temporary location while the branch remains closed for repairs this week. The branch has been closed since record-setting […]
‘Cash-for-keys’ offers fueling renoviction fears in London complex
Worried and stressed, some residents of a west London rental complex say they’re feeling pressured by a new owner to leave their affordable units and fear they’ll become the city’s latest renoviction victims. But the new owner of the properties at 145 Base Line Rd. W., a complex made up of five triplexes, insists thatâs […]
Plan to allow taller buildings in London overdue: Developers
A group representing London developers says it’s pleased with proposed changes that would allow taller buildings in some parts of the city