Council — MJ Independent

Surcharge To Encourage Taxis For People With Disabilities Denied

A motion to surcharge all taxi and rid sharing rides to fund taxi services for people with disabilities was defeated by Council

moose jawMarch 27, 2019Comment

"Friendly Neighbour" Bylaw Changes In The Works

A recent high profile noise dispute may soon bring more balance and peace and quiet to the entire city

moose jawMarch 26, 2019Comment

Draft Taxi And Ride Sharing Bylaws Gaining Momentum

After sitting for years with little action the Taxi Bylaw rapidly fired up thanks to the push towards Ride Share

moose jawMarch 15, 2019

$Committee Recommends Subsidies\Incentives To Insure Accessibility$

Committee Recommends Subsidies\Incentives To Insure Accessibility

Despite Council seemingly not wanting it an Advisory Committee has requested it

moose jawMarch 15, 2019

Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Pits and Blow Lamps Part Of Bylaw Discussion

The proposed new Fire Bylaw was discussed at Executive Committee as well as some of the changes that may possibly affect you

moose jawMarch 13, 2019Comment

Council Hears Appeal By Mobile Park Owner

Executive Committee turned into a court of sorts on Monday evening read to the end then decide on your own what would you do?

moose jawMarch 12, 2019Comment

Council Reacts To Boom Boom Bass Complaints

A noise complaint by a group of residents has the City looking at changes to their business licensing in order to correct the situation.

moose jawMarch 12, 2019Comment

Capital Budget Priority Spending Approved

A reduced capital five year capital budget of $202 million was approved despite an attempt by Councillor Brian Swanson to increase it.

moose jawMarch 1, 2019 Comment

Redirecting Cash Flow On Increased Rural Water Rates Fails

Calling it a better way to funnel increased rural water rates a councillor tried to amend where the funds went.

moose jawFebruary 28, 2019

Re-vote on Airport Authority Funding Fails To Stop Project

moose jawFebruary 28, 2019

Three New Garbage Trucks Come In Over Budget

Council has approved an over budget purchase of a new three truck garbage truck fleet

moose jawFebruary 27, 2019Comment

Council Approves Extra $380,000 For Pipeline

After lengthy debate Council voted to allow an additional $380,000 plus charge from a contractor who was initially seeking $1 million

moose jawFebruary 27, 2019Comment

Tax Arrears Continue To Grow Especially For Commercial Properties

Tax arrears year over year are up and the main reason is some businesses are struggling

moose jawFebruary 26, 2019Comment

Council Decides To Keep Pay Increase

A re-vote to roll back Council’s proposed pay increase failed.

moose jawFebruary 25, 2019Comment

Wordy Debate About A Single Word Floods Council

It may have been a debate about a single word but there could well be major implications for the City as to who is paying it and the underlying push to increase the tax base.

moose jawFebruary 13, 2019

Council Approves Issuing Two Tenders

Council has OKed issuing two tenders ahead of final budget approval.

moose jawFebruary 12, 2019Comment

Committee Requests Evening Bus Service

A Council advisory committee has asked for evening bus service to be established this coming September

moose jawFebruary 12, 2019

City Hall's Bell To Remain Silent

City Hall’s bell - silent for over 50 years - will not be ringing anytime soon

moose jawFebruary 1, 2019

Renaming Request Fails to Cross the Bridge

A request to rename a South Hill bridge was turned down by Council

moose jawFebruary 1, 2019

$Jobransa Foundation\Centre Closed$

Jobransa Foundation\Centre Closed

A group which opened its doors to assist with Special Needs Children has quietly shut down

moose jawJanuary 30, 2019Comment