Mayor Guthrie highlighted housing progress, budget challenges, and Guelph’s ability to unite amid global uncertainty in his address. Guelph Ontario Mayor Praises City Resilience in State of City Address Guelph is a resilient city, said Mayor Cam Guthrie. He gave his State of the City Address on Tuesday. Housing and the next budget were key…
City councillors seek answers on North Shore wastewater plant review amid cost overruns and delays. Metro Vancouver: Councillors Demand Wastewater Plant Review Answers City councillors want more info from Metro Vancouver. It involves the North Shore plant review. The project’s cost grew a lot. It went way over budget and also had major delays. Kash…
A court ruled a province’s child custody approach defied the law’s intent to prioritize a child’s well-being. Court Finds Child Custody Approach Misaligned With Law’s Intent New Brunswick has a new child well-being law, called the Child and Youth Well-Being Act. This law has been in effect for a year. However, opinions differ on the…
Developmental service agencies in Waterloo Region are stretched thin, urging for increased provincial funding to address growing waitlists. Waterloo Region Agencies Strained Seek Provincial Funding Boost Hey, listen to this. Some groups say folks with disabilities in Waterloo are stuck on waitlists. They think the whole province lacks support. Nine groups formed a council called…
Moved recently? Your $200 Ontario rebate cheque might be at your old address. Here’s how to fix it and what else to know. Ontario Rebate Cheque Delay? Address Changes Could Be the Reason Why Some colleagues discussed Ontario’s $200 rebate cheques recently. Two people hadn’t received theirs yet. They realized they both moved in the…
Chelsea Quebec rental owners face a steep permit cost surge to $750 by March 1 risking permit loss. Approved last December, it took effect Jan 14 Chelsea Quebec Short Term Rental Permits See Steep Fee Increase Baffling Owners Chelsea, Quebec short-term rental owners face a fee hike. They must pay $750 by March 1, risking…
A track switch malfunction halted REM service Tuesday morning causing delays. Commuters used shuttle buses between South Shore and Montreal. Track Switch Issue Disrupts REM Service, Forces Commuters to Use Buses The Montreal light rail had issues, causing delays Tuesday morning. A track switch wasn’t working right, forcing people onto shuttle buses. This was another…
Resilience Montreal, serving primarily Indigenous people, urgently needs $350,000 to prevent closure amidst rising demand. Montreal Shelter Faces Dire Funding Crisis; Leaders Say Situation Is Urgent A Montreal shelter may face big trouble and needs money from the Quebec government. Resilience Montreal helps many people daily, primarily serving Indigenous people who gather near Cabot Square…
If you’re boycotting U.S. products, here’s how to spot Quebec-made items easily Identifying Quebec Products While Boycotting U.S. Goods Made Easy Quebec: Recently, many folks in Quebec decided to boycott American products. This came after President Trump announced hefty tariffs on Canadian imports. Prime Minister Trudeau mentioned that these tariffs are on hold for now,…
With new tariffs on Canadian goods, Montrealers are rallying to support local produce and reduce reliance on U.S. imports Montrealers Commit to Buying Local Produce Amid U.S. Tariff Challenges Montreal: With the U.S. slapping tariffs on Canadian products, folks in Montreal are stepping up. They’re all about buying local to keep things in the community.…