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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 […]
London app that links diners, restaurants poised for growth
A London app that helps diners find deals has landed $360,000 in financing and is looking for $500,000 more as it adds restaurants and downloads. Dealsy, an app to which restaurants can post specials and daily menu changes, not only gives diners a cheaper option when going out but also can help drive traffic to […]
‘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 […]
Detroit legislator takes the long view on Michigan’s water affordability struggles | Great Lakes Now
For Detroit’s Sen. Stephanie Chang, the long and winding road to statewide drinking water affordability legislation continues with the finish line, hopefully, in sight.
Chang, a Democrat representing Michigan’s 3rd district, first focused on the affordability issue as a newly minted representative in 2015. At the time, she heard stories about the effects of water shutoffs and related health issues.