Owen Sound Sun Times

Operation Christmas Child ramping up in Grey-Bruce

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There is a movement afoot in Grey-Bruce to make Christmas a little brighter for thousands of children in developing and war-torn countries around the world.  Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection season is underway in the region, with individuals and groups now packing shoeboxes, boot boxes and other similar-sized containers with toys, school supplies, hygiene items […]

London Free Press

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 […]

London Free Press

Southwestern Ontario town’s rapid growth sparks 400-home proposal

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A nearly 400-home development proposal in booming Strathroy-Caradoc has received the next step of approval from Middlesex County politicians. Here’s 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 […]

London Free Press

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 […]