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Rae says municipalities have control regarding growth plans
While Brockton Council is taking a strong stand against the 15-minute city planning concept or supporting municipalities that have, Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae, who is the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, says there should not be any significant concern.
South Bruce Council members question solar/farming plan
South Bruce Council members were critical of a proposal to build a solar project while continuing to farm on agricultural land, asking pointed questions about the cost of the electricity and taking the land out of regular agricultural rotation.
Council supports ag. society events
South Bruce Council approved requests to support two initiatives of the Mildmay Agricultural Society during its July 8 council meeting: the upcoming 160th Mildmay-Carrick Fall Fair and the Mildmay Family Fun Two-Pitch Tournament.
Introducing the diabetic Barbie
Something that people are always advocating for is inclusion. And on July 8, Mattel Inc. announced that Barbie is debuting the first Barbie doll with type one diabetes (T1D).
South Bruce takes next step for recycling depots at landfill sites
Despite misgivings from Deputy Mayor Nigel Van Dyk, South Bruce Council voted in favour of authorizing an agreement with Circular Materials Ontario for a community depot for eligible users to drop off recycling material.
Province appoints Burlington CAO as first-ever Chief Conservation Executive
A release from the province claims it is taking action to enhance the effectiveness of the province’s 36 conservation authorities, which will create consistency, reduce costs and drive faster outcomes for the communities they serve.
Land grabbing by colonizers back in full force
I bet that headline got your attention. If it made you uncomfortable, it should. If it made you mad, well, I hope you will continue reading and join in the conversation about what is really happening here on Turtle Island.
South Bruce approves phased-in development charges
With very few remarks and a nearly-unanimous recorded vote, the Council of the Municipality of South Bruce approved implementation of development charges with a phased-in approach starting August 1, 2025.
The most fascinating car you will ever see
Last weekend, my partner Dominik and I hopped into my Chevy Trax to begin a six hour drive to…
