The Somerset Community Police Centre’s impending move to city hall has another opponent in Coun. Diane Holmes, who echoes sentiments from other neighbourhood leaders, saying the new locale is too isolated to serve the public.
Colin JohnstoneThe Somerset Community Police Centre moves into a small office on the second floor of city hall.
Month: August 2012
Baird nixes giving NCC authority to issue tickets to smokers
The National Capital Commission will try to discourage smokers from lighting up on its lands, after Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird refused to give the NCC expanded legal powers to issue tickets.
Police centres change of locale sparks concern over police presence
The Somerset Community Police Centre’s decision to pack up and move to city hall has raised concerns in the community about a dwindling police presence. But police say law enforcement visibility and programs run by the centre will not be affected by the change of address.
Condo developer appeals community payment plan to OMB
Mastercraft Starwood is appealing to the Ontario Municipal Board details about payments the developer must make to the city – to be used for community benefits – after city council allowed re-zoning for its SoHo Italia high-rise. How the figure will be determined is in contention.