Kellar Ward News Today

The municipal tax levy is at 5.48 per cent after growth (5.93 before growth) with ratification set for February 12.

The extra $250,000 will cover an increase in purchased services within the force.

Council voted in favour of three curbside leaf and yard waste pick up days during the year. They also approved an increase to the recreation trails budget by $85,500.

Council made a few changes to the Parking Authority’s Financial Plan with some exceptions to fees at Marina Park and Market Square as well as holding onto the Crooks parking lot.

Aldo Ruberto will be lighter in the pocketbook. Council voting 6-4 in favour of a recommendation to suspend his pay for five days, which would equal $...

Another councillor is taking a leave of absence. Trevor Giertuga, in a memo addressed to council, is providing notice for the leave which is scheduled...

Any council decision on whether to return hockey nets back to outdoor rinks is postponed. Over two hours of debate and countless votes at council Monday eventually made way to a 9-3 vote in favour of putting off deferral to February 8th, three days before the provincial lockdown is expected to end. The original motion, put forward by Mayor Bill Mauro and supported by Neebing Ward councillor Cody Fraser, included an amendment that was subject to confirmation of the direction provided to the city...