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More affordable housing planned for Barrie

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Another 69 affordable housing units are coming to Barrie. Mayor Alex Nuttall announced on May 21 that two new apartment rental developments will bring a...

Staff report warns of legal issues if council proceeds with controversial bubble by-law

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City staff are warning that implementing a bubble by-law could raise legal issues for the City of Ottawa and requires further research before councillors consider taking action.

City council plans for byelection to replace Osgoode Coun. George Darouze

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City council held a special meeting Wednesday morning to discuss replacing Osgoode city councillor George Darouze, who was elected as MPP on Thursday and will resign his seat on council to represent the Carleton riding in the Queen’s Park legislature.

Motion for renoviction advocacy and bylaw passes at city council

Municipal News Sarah MacFarlane Sarah MacFarlane -
In the first meeting of the Ottawa city council in 2025, council members passed a motion that would advocate for more tenant protections from renovictions on a provincial level, outlining a path forward for community organizations and residents seeking protection from bad faith evictions.

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Mark Sutcliffe wants voters to stay the course, as he pledges to keep fighting for Ottawa

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This Week in Barrie: Week of July 6

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  Free, family-friendly activities in Barrie parks all summer The...

Barrie approves remote-controlled mowing for steep slopes

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No more white-knuckle mowing. During the final council session before...

Three new tenants to replace former Bay at Georgian Mall

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From one department store to three new retailers. RioCan has...

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