London Free Press

London needs to build this many new homes annually to ease crunch

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City politicians say they’re pleased to see some hard data quantifying the urgent need for housing in London after a mandated report from the federal government outlined shortages and shortfalls. City hall staff presented the housing needs assessment by consulting firm Colliers, required through the federal housing accelerator fund, to council’s planning committee on Tuesday. […]

London Free Press

The Conference Board of Canada in its recent Major City Insights report, states the London and region economy will grow by 1.7 per cent this year, after growing 1.9 per cent in 2024.

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A leading financial agency is forecasting solid economic growth for London, defying fears of a downturn amid a trade and tariff war between the U.S, and Canada. The Conference Board of Canada in its recent major city insights report, predicts the London and region economy will grow by 1.7 per cent this year, after growing […]

Owen Sound Sun Times

Saugeen Shores mayor says strong mayor powers ill-fitted for small towns

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Saugeen Shores Mayor Luke Charbonneau said he’s drafting a letter ahead of Monday’s council meeting and will recommend that council send it to Queen’s Park expressing the town’s opposition to the further expansion of “strong mayor” powers in the province. “I think collaboration is the only way to work with other people successfully in local […]