Province ousts township mayor and council in rare political move
Black River-Matheson has been facing ongoing challenges
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Province ousts township mayor and council in rare political move
Black River-Matheson has been facing ongoing challenges
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Former Black River-Matheson mayor says he feels betrayed by province's decision to disband council
The former mayor of the northern Ontario township of Black River-Matheson says he was misled by Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Paul Calandra.
Source: cbc.ca
Province vacates mayor and council seats in Black River-Matheson, Ont.
The provincial government has declared the mayor and council seats in the township of Black River-Matheson, Ont. vacant because they were unable to meet for more than 60 days.
Source: cbc.ca
Township says striking workers should take their offer
‘The offer they have in front of them is better than any of the CUPE locals in the area’: CAO
Source: timminspress.com
One member short of quorum, Matheson council meeting cancelled
BLACK RIVER-MATHESON - After the townships office was closed today, tonight’s regular council meeting was cancelled because members didnt show up to the meeting.
Source: pentictonherald.ca
Black River-Matheson employee lockout in third week over wage grid dispute
Municipal workers were locked out on Oct. 15 and say they want more clarity on proposed changes to their wage grid.
Source: cbc.ca
14 municipal workers in Black-River Matheson, Ont., locked out after bargaining standstill
Fourteen municipal workers at the Township of Black River-Matheson, Ont., were locked out on Sunday over concerns with a two-tiered compensation system that would affect new employees.
Source: cbc.ca
Residents in northern Ontario township present petition to Queen's Park after 34% tax hike
Residents of Black River-Matheson township in northern Ontario are petitioning the province to intervene with their municipal finances following a 34 per cent tax hike.
Black River Pauline Francis John Vanthof Doug Bender Ministry Of Municipal Affairs Municipal Affairs
Source: cbc.ca
Public pressure a factor in Matheson council vacancy
BLACK RIVER-MATHESON - The Township of Black River-Matheson is in search of a new Ward 6 councillor.
Source: pentictonherald.ca