Tag: Staff
City council to limit scope of agenda items, revamp public question period
Changes are coming to how business is conducted around council and committee tables in Owen Sound, including what items are tabled for discussion and how the public engages members. On Monday evening, after a lengthy debate, Owen Sound council approved several recommendations from the city’s corporate services committee from a review of the city’s procedural […]
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.
Politicians give shelter $1.8M for rest of 2024, but no promise beyond that
A London shelter now has the runway, potentially, to turn its wintertime beds into a year-round space for the homeless, though city politicians are queasy about the $4-million-plus annual cost. City politicians have voted 10-2 to give Ark Aid Street Mission $1.8 million, pulled from reserves, to continue providing 24-hour assessment at its Dundas Street […]
Ex-London hospital board member pulls $1M pledge over deficit concerns
A London Health Sciences Centre donor is pulling a $1-million pledge he made to the hospitalâs foundation, citing frustration over what he is calling mismanagement and its growing deficit.
New dog trained to help child victims through stress of court testimony
A London non-profit agency that offers support services for child victims going through the judicial system has welcomed a new four-legged member to their team.
Seneca Nation Sues City for More than 450,000 Gallons of Wastewater Overflow | Great Lakes Now
By Native News Online Staff, Native News Online
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