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After a number of complaints were lodged by residents of a quiet Winnipeg neighbourhood, the city finally got to work. Its goal? To fill up the potholes scattered around Springside Dr. and surrounding roads in Elm Park. But getting to this point hasn’t been easy. Jackie Hanna, a resident, said …
Read More »Arrest the homeless? London, Ont. councillor promotes controversial plan
A city councillor in London, Ont., is coming under fire after sharing a plan to address homelessness that suggested providing support that people need to get off the streets but arresting anyone who refuses assistance. Ward 4 Coun. Susan Stevenson tweeted “London could be first” followed by an emoji face …
Read More »Councillor Brad Bradford announces he’s running for Toronto mayor – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Another city councillor — Brad Bradford — has announced he’s tossing his name in for Toronto’s mayoral race. “I’m running to be a strong mayor of action for Toronto — delivering results to make the city safer, make life more affordable, and make …
Read More »Councillor Josh Matlow confirms he’s running for Toronto mayor – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size City councillor Josh Matlow says he’s tossing his name in the race for Toronto mayor. Matlow issued a statement Tuesday morning saying he will run for the city’s top job and create a “City Works Fund to fix our city.” “My first …
Read More »South Winnipeg councillor wants better construction zone signs as residents ticketed – Winnipeg
A Winnipeg councillor says he’s received a number of calls from constituents concerned about traffic tickets they’re receiving in a construction area just south of the city. Coun. Markus Chambers (St. Norbert – Seine River) told Global News unclear signage seems to be the cause of many residents getting dinged …
Read More »City councillor to vie for Liberal nomination to replace late Winnipeg MP – Winnipeg
A Winnipeg city councillor says she wants to run for federal office. Fort Rouge-East Fort Garry Coun. Sherri Rollins is putting her name forward for the Liberal nomination to replace the late Jim Carr in Winnipeg South Centre. Carr, 71, who had represented the riding since 2015, died of cancer …
Read More »City councillor to apologize after not properly disclosing property
A veteran city councillor said he “screwed up” and will apologize to Calgarians for failing to report his interest in a property in his ward. The city’s integrity commissioner, Ellen-Anne O’Donnell, investigated following a 2021 complaint about Coun. Gian-Carlo Carra’s investment in a property. She determined Carra violated council’s code …
Read More »Calgary councillor wants investigation into colleague after report on Inglewood property
A city councillor says she’s interested in having Alberta’s minister of municipal affairs look into the actions of one of her colleagues. This week, council sanctioned Coun. Gian-Carlo Carra for failing to disclose his financial interest in a property in Inglewood in the city’s southeast. That is something council members are …
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