If you were hoping for the outdoor pool to open earlier than June 14th, like the spray parks, that is a different duck with the waterfowl having the only access to the outdoor pool.
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Although they are officially scheduled to re-open on June 14th, the same day as the outdoor pool, spray parks may well be turned on sooner if the weather remains hot.
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The initial run of the Wakamow Farmer’s Market attracted hundreds of potential customers for the 45 vendors.
An initial run that many - both customers and vendors alike - enjoyed as it gave them the opportunity to get out and experience the weather as the COVID - 19 pandemic restrictions have kept many people cooped up in their homes for months.
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A look at an in-camera decision that may have rectified a COVID - 19 pandemic pay problem for Council that raises the question in the writer’s mind if the entire discussion - given the relevant Provincial Acts - should not have been public all along.
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You might be asking - my single family residence fell in assessed value this year what does this mean to my property tax bill?
We put the reader’s question to the City Manager Jim Puffalt.
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If you heard the rumour around town the outdoor pool will not be open this year, well think again.
The outdoor pool is slated to open - after last Summer’s COVID - 19 pandemic financial closure - on June 14th.
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A highly popular neighbourhood program could be making a full return depending on what the Province’s COVID - 19 restrictions are this Summer.
The parks may have been empty to the Playground Program last year but the City is planning for its return in one shape or form.
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The new extended hours for public access to City Hall effective May 31st will be permanent and there are no plans to return to the pre-pandemic hours.
With that said people such as contractors and others if they need to physically access City Hall during the hours where public access is unavailable, but the staff is there, may do so with a simple phone call.
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For those of you who need access to City Hall the facility will be open a couple of extra hours every weekday, except statutory holidays, effective May 31st.
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After the accounts are becoming more finalized the razor thin $30,000 predicted surplus for the City has evaporated and is now replaced with an anticipated $194,000 deficit.
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Virtual meetings are something which have the potential of saving the City money but after an in-camera discussion Executive Committee managed to ensure they receive their per diems.
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The COVID - 19 pandemic was blamed for the major year over year jump in property tax arrears but it had one Councillor asking questions.
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For the second year in a row it looks like the accumulated surplus and not a surcharge for all commercial property owners will be used to cover losses on commercial property taxes appeals.
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The chances of getting caught if you chose to drive impaired is high this weekend as police throughout the province are cracking down.
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If you have residential organic waste you want to dispose of the City is offering three days for residential customers this weekend to do so for free.
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Thousands of speeding tickets were issued as part of the April crackdown resulting in many wallets being a lot lighter.
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The eligible age to be vaccinated to prevent COVID - 19 has dropped to 12 and up.
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The dry conditions has the Village of Caronport now under a fire ban.
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