Clean Water and You
The earth didn’t form with borders, people drew them. That’s why policies about the earth sometimes colour outside the lines. […]
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In Defense of Homeless Ontarians
On October 31st, 13 Ontario mayors signed a letter to Premier Doug Ford, asking him to use the notwithstanding clause
Motion re: 5277 Quaker Road (Wheatfield Estates) Zoning
WHEREAS the Municipality of Central Elgin should seek measures to be supportive of Entrepreneurs and Small Business Ventures; AND WHEREAS
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Motion to reconsider the installation of parking bays on Front Street
WHEREAS the majority of residents of Front Street feel satisfied that there is adequate private parking available to meet the
Water Billing 101: A crash course on water rates for residents
The principles behind water billing, especially in mixed-density and mixed-use municipalities like Central Elgin, can seem daunting, but few simple
Get in the box, you Jezebel! Knowing your place as a woman in leadership
“I think I’m on the phone with the next mayor of Central Elgin!” Fran’s singsong voice chimed against my ear.
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Statement on Sept 11 Integrity Reports
It won’t surprise anyone to hear that I’ve been receiving a lot of communications since Monday night’s meeting, where integrity
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Motion to reconsider refusal of Wheatfield Estate
WHEREAS staff are “generally supportive” of the Wheatfield Estate application; AND WHEREAS the application was opposed on the grounds of
Will your big questions cause a big budget?
Most citizens go their whole lives without filing an integrity complaint or a freedom of information request. You might worry about the financial implications of investigating something that worries you. If you’ve never had to cross that bridge, here’s what you need to know.
Crosswalk Theory of Leadership
Crouch Library fronts onto the four busy lanes of Hamilton Road. Busses stop on either side, and cyclists can be