Oct 16, 2020 | The Issues, Transportation
On agenda for October 19 Council the report on Active Transportation has been brought back. It was originally presented a month ago when some concerns were raised which required some additional research by Staff. I am excited about this as it captures many ideas...
Aug 28, 2020 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues
I attended the virtual Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference for Aug. 17-20. As I found these conferences in past years to be worthwhil I looked forward to it and was curious as to how effective it would be as a virtual experience. Again, there...
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Aug 2, 2020 | Developments, The Issues
In a recent post I expressed great concern about a proposed amendment to the Growth PlanMore Sprawl for Greater Golden Horseshoe which, as is, will enable more sprawl and increasing risk on the habitat of endangered species. There are unfortunately too many of the...
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Jul 14, 2020 | Debbie in the Community, Policies, Masterplans, The Issues
The Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH) lays the foundation for decisions on where land, which is either natural & wild or farmed for our food, is developed for housing or business or roads. The Province is proposing an amendment to the Plan about...
May 4, 2020 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues
Below is Mayor Pellegrini’s Facebook posting on Sunday May 3 KEY UPDATES FEDERAL The Prime Minister announced: A $240 million investment to bring health care online for primary and mental health care; funding will increase access and resources for Canadians by...
Mar 20, 2020 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues
March 19 the province introduced new legislation to help protect jobs, keep store shelves stocked and give municipal councils the flexibility to continue operations while maintaining social distance o The Employment Standards Amendment Act, 2020 provides job-protected...
