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'Pent-up tax shifts' could prove costly, county council hears

'Pent-up tax shifts' could prove costly, county council hears

For a variety of reasons, property assessments for the 2023 and 2024 property tax years will be based on Jan. 1, 2016 values, politicians told
KEE to Bala unveils star-studded 2024 concert lineup

KEE to Bala unveils star-studded 2024 concert lineup

Smashing Pumpkins, Big Wreck, Sean Paul, Metric among performers announced
City completes first stage of creating new Official Plan

City completes first stage of creating new Official Plan

'The Official Plan review is an opportunity for residents to have a direct say in how our city evolves,' says mayor, who encourages citizens to get involved
Meth among contraband seized at Gravenhurst jail

Meth among contraband seized at Gravenhurst jail

Officials say estimated value of items seized at Beaver Creek Institution is $162K
'We're not freezing anything': Ontario budget projects $9.8B deficit

'We're not freezing anything': Ontario budget projects $9.8B deficit

Opposition leaders said their budgets would’ve spent more on health care, education, social services and 'truly affordable housing'
OPPA employees 'overwhelmingly' ratify new 5-year agreement

OPPA employees 'overwhelmingly' ratify new 5-year agreement

Contract includes improved post-retirement benefits at no cost to employees, says association
Billy Talent, Fall Out Boy to headline festival at Burl's Creek

Billy Talent, Fall Out Boy to headline festival at Burl's Creek

All Your Friends Fest, slated for August, will also feature All-American Rejects, Jimmy Eat World, Dashboard Confessional
City set to crack down on 'natural areas' of local properties

City set to crack down on 'natural areas' of local properties

Council votes to update clean and clear bylaw to address unmanaged natural areas to raises potential penalty from $5,000 to $50,000 for storing garbage on property
Trucking firm ordered to pay $175K for Highway 11 diesel spill

Trucking firm ordered to pay $175K for Highway 11 diesel spill

After crash, diesel spill contaminated the soil and vegetation in a ditch, and travelled through a culvert into nearby lake, which is a source of drinking water
COLUMN: 'Evening of renewal through songs and story' planned

COLUMN: 'Evening of renewal through songs and story' planned

April 5 event at St. Paul's, presented by Gojijing Friendship Circle, will feature ancient teachings, poetry and music as part of path toward truth and reconciliation