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Politicians give early support to big expansion of Hyde Park merchants group

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City politicians on Tuesday gave the initial OK to exploring a massive expansion of the Hyde Park business association, but not without skepticism as to how it will operate. Members of council’s planning committee endorsed having city staff and the Hyde Park business improvement area (BIA) explore more than doubling its existing footprint. The proposed […]

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‘Uptown London’: Merchants’ group seek political OK for big expansion

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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 […]

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Builder pitches 92-unit townhome plan with unique bonus (not affordable homes)

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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 […]

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Frustrated homeowners may get break on costly sewer hook-up order

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Ingersoll landowners disgruntled over a potential $17,000 charge to switch from septic systems to a municipal sewer pipeline have persuaded local politicians to consider options other than a mandatory hook-up. After 55 Ingersoll property owners fumed upon receiving letters requiring them to link to a sewer pipeline at a maximum cost of $17,646 each, Oxford […]

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With nearby subdivision planned, town’s residents fume over $17K sewer bill

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More than 50 Ingersoll landowners are facing a bill of $17,000 each to replace their septic systems and bring them onto the municipal sewer pipeline, leaving some fuming that it’s all to accommodate a nearby new subdivision. A letter received by 55 Ingersoll property owners near Hamilton Road (King Street West) affected by Oxford County’s […]

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Western Fair: What’s new this year (skateboarders!) and what not to miss

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The Western Fair, one of London’s oldest and most beloved traditions, begins its 10-day run Thursday. This year, alongside fan favourites, there also will be new attractions on stage and skateboards. Free Press reporter Jack Moulton takes a look at what fair-goers can expect. WHAT’S NEW? Live music buffs will be dining well at this […]