by Glen Gower | Sep 2, 2023 | Notebook
La version française suit On September 5, the City’s Finance and Corporate Service Committee will review a staff report about the future of the Pretty Street Community Centre at 2 Pretty Street. Staff are recommending that the building and property be declared...
by Glen Gower | Aug 23, 2023 | Development, Notebook
La version française suit Today at City Council I introduced a motion, seconded by Mayor Sutcliffe, directing staff to tweak some of the administration and process around the Vacant Unit Tax (VUT). I supported the VUT when it was introduced by City Council last year....
by Glen Gower | Jul 26, 2023 | Information, Notebook
La version français suit Two big LRT updates out of City Hall on Monday: Service is expected to restart by Monday, July 31; and Alstom and RTG have agreed to redesign and replace the wheel hub assembly on all light rail vehicles. We’ve known there have been problems...
by Glen Gower | Jun 30, 2023 | Notebook
La version française suit Here are some highlights from this month’s Transit Commission: We reviewed OC Transpo’s five-year roadmap, which will guide how OC Transpo will modernize and grow, while focusing on service reliability and customer satisfaction. It includes...
by Glen Gower | Jun 15, 2023 | Notebook
La version française suit On Wednesday City Council approved a new policy on curbside garbage pick-up. Starting in Spring 2024, residents will be able to put out three garbage items every two weeks, down from the current limit of six. No tags required. What this means...
by Glen Gower | Jun 6, 2023 | Notebook
La version française suit On Monday, the City’s Environment and Climate Change Committee discussed and debated the staff recommendations for “Pay-As-You-Throw” along with several motions with alternative proposals to reduce waste. I’m not a member of that committee so...
