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New provincial policies give Bradford 'great local autonomy'
WEB18 hours ago · How exactly new provincial policies will impact Bradford’s growth plan remains to be seen. That was the message from Alan Wiebe, the town's manager of community planning, in response to questions from Mayor James Leduc about how a new Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) 2024 will impact the town.
GUEST COLUMN: Group offers lifeline to local seniors at risk of ...
WEB20 hours ago · A rising number of Canadians in hospital are struggling to keep a roof over their heads as the affordability, mental health and substance use crises continue to escalate. Earlier this summer, research in the Canadian Medical Association Journal pointed to an increase in the number of people ...
‘Outside the box’: Updated agreement a $9.65M windfall for …
WEBSep 10, 2024 · After almost two decades, Bradford is winding down an early payment agreement with multiple developers, which will add roughly $9.65 million for the town’s water and wastewater projects. Council approved a report and recommendation from Ian Goodfellow, director of finance and treasurer, to update ...
Heads up! Speed cameras coming to four new areas in Bradford
WEB4 days ago · The 90-day advanced notification period for the third rotation of automated speed enforcement (ASE) cameras is in effect, beginning Oct. 1, 2024. ‘Coming Soon’ signs have been installed at four new ASE locations within community safety zones throughout BWG. The second rotation of ASE cameras ...
COLUMN: Circular economy vital amid climate change battle
WEB1 day ago · The urgency of today’s global challenges, highlighted by frequent extreme weather events and the inequality faced by low-income and developing populations, signals a pressing need for change. The warning sounded by environmentalist David Suzuki resonates deeply. We have prioritized economic gains ...
Bradford makes pledge to build 3,440 new residences by 2031
WEBBradford is expecting to be home to almost 60,000 people by 2031 and close to 90,000 by 2051. As a result, council’s committee of the whole recommended adopting a new Town …
‘Crisis’: Bradford boosting calls for more medical funding
WEBAug 11, 2024 · Bradford councillors are hoping to help provide a shot in the arm for Ontario’s ailing health-care system. Based on a letter from the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) council approved a motion during the Aug. 6 meeting calling on the provincial government to recognize both the town’s and the province’s physician shortage as well as to provide funding to ensure every Ontarian has access ...
Bradford councillors give themselves a 'fair' 53% pay raise
WEBApr 17, 2024 · Bradford councillors have voted to give themselves raises and make the role of mayor a full-time gig sooner rather than later. Council approved an amendment to the recommendation from the resident-led council compensation review committee, which will make the mayor’s position full time and begin phasing in raises for all councillors this term, during its regular meeting on Tuesday evening ...