Archive 1997-2016
The Ontario government is taking a stand for Ontario farmers with the introduction of the Local Food Act at Queen’s Park last week. If it is passed, the act aims to increase local food awareness, access and sales by setting local food goals and targets, as well as increasing the promotion of local products.
A report released by Ottawa Centre MPP Yasir Naqvi from a community summit last fall raises discussion about reforming the Ontario Municipal Board, as the provincial government considers legislation that would allow two municipalities to opt out of the appeal body.
Key players in the community say they are gearing up for a battle over two controversial issues in the proposed Preston-Carling development after the city deferred the plan for further study late last month.
Erin Morawetz, Centretown NewsLori Mellor, of the Preston Street BIA, is fighting against over-developments in Little Italy.
A coalition of nine local health agencies is condemning what it calls a lack of public consultation by the city in the planning process for a new downtown casino.