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'Barrie residents just have to accept the fact they live in a snowbelt. Be patient. Count the days until spring,' says columnist

From 'toxic culture' in Newfoundland to mayor's mistreatment of staff in B.C., political columnist highlights some of the strife municipalities are navigating

Spread over 10 years, city 'contribution' to hospital expansion could be upwards of $10 million annually, marking at least 3% tax hike on top of everything else, says columnist

'Expanding Barrie’s boundaries to add more houses was never part of the city’s argument for annexation,' says columnist

'If the city wants to attract the jobs of the future, we need an educated workforce. So, from an economic standpoint, the STEM Hub campus will pay big dividends,' says columnist

'Finding a balance is important ... Encampments that create a problem should be taken down, but the people deserve to be housed,' says political columnist

In Alberta's largest cities, council candidates 'won’t have to run as members of a party, but the odds will be stacked against them if they don’t,' columnist says

'When it comes to a how your Barrie neighbourhood looks in the future, this truly is a case of speak now or forever hold your peace,' says columnist

With some fresh paint and a few new signs, columnist says road diet worked wonders on Livingstone Street during his time as ward councillor

'Barrie and Orillia taxpayers are paying millions of dollars annually with very little say in how it is spent,' says columnist