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Under current rules in Ontario, breaking a municipality’s code of conduct results in, at most, a temporary suspension of duties and subsequent loss of pay

Mixed-use recreation complex and performing arts centre, not to mention RVH expansion and possible Sadlon Arena addition, highlight need to 'proceed cautiously,' says columnist

At tonight's meeting, city council will likely approve vehicle blockades for events, but columnist 'bothered by the message it sends'

Financial support for one of city's newest festivals remains uncertain after council questioned whether it would set unsustainable precedent, says columnist

'Even if Springwater council and the province agree to the deal, it would take many years of planning before any new Barrie land saw any significant development,' says columnist

'The Ford government has made it quite clear these new powers give mayors the right to hire and fire senior staff, including the CAO, columnist says

Barrie council has 'unfortunate tendency to stymie public input' in decision-making process with use of direct motions, columnist says

Although areas such as housing and safety have 'dragged down' the numbers, columnist points out council is making progress

'Tipping your hand to the land’s owners in a public meeting is a strange way to start the bargaining,' says political columnist

From municipal border talks in our own backyards to hospital expansion funding and timelines, columnist asks where the candidates stand