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Chow asks Ford to pause potential provincial bike lane legislation
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow says she's trying to make changes to bike lanes on Bloor Street W. to avoid the province bringing in legislation that could bar future bike lanes from being created where car lanes would be cut as a result.
Ontario's new minimum wage still not 'livable,' advocates say
According to the Ontario Living Wage Network, the new provincewide minimum wage of $17.20 is still lower than the "livable wage" for every region in the province.
So far, 30 people have died on Toronto's roads in 2024
Despite a record investment in Vision Zero in 2024 in Toronto, fatalities are trending in the wrong direction compared to this time last year.
Fall colours could end faster in Ontario due to summer flash floods
Extreme rainfall may be causing tree leaves in some parts of Ontario to change colour earlier than normal, and weather factors in the coming weeks could affect the timing or duration of the annual fall spectacle, experts say.
Somali recreation centre planned for Toronto park faces opposition
An amended motion before Toronto's executive committee Tuesday slowed the progress of a proposed Somali culture and recreation centre on city park land.
Carolyn Parrish uses strong mayor powers to fire top bureaucrat
Mississauga's new mayor, Carolyn Parrish, has already used strong mayor powers half a dozen times in her first week on the job, despite saying on the campaign trail that she would aim to avoid using them.
Malton to get new grocery store after years of advocacy
After years of having just one main grocery store accessible to Malton residents, a new grocery store is expected to open in Westwood Square Mall in 2025.
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Peel mayors say Parrish 'a welcome addition' in Mississauga
Peel mayors Patrick Brown and Annette Groves say their strong relationship with incoming Mississauga mayor Carolyn Parrish bodes well for the region's efforts to draw more provincial money and to work together on other joint issues.
Parrish's lead fades days before Mississauga vote
Carolyn Parrish's lead in Mississauga's mayoral byelection has almost disappeared in the final days before the election, according to polling data.
Advance voting expands to 22 locations across Mississauga
Advance voting options are available at 22 locations in Mississauga this weekend for voters to head to the polls to elect a new mayor. A limited round of early voting at the Mississauga Civic Centre saw more than 40 per cent increase in turnout compared to last election the city says.