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Municipalities are the most dynamic organizations. Just think about it: Our Town manages, maintains and plans all:

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/we-are-dynamic","title":"We are dynamic!","summary":"Municipalities are the most dynamic organizations. Just think about it: Our Town manages, maintains and plans all:","date_modified":"2026-05-21T14:50:52Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/waterfront-parks-plan","html_content":"

Dear Residents and Friends,

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/waterfront-parks-plan","title":"Join Us for Part 3 – Your Voice Matters!","summary":"Dear Residents and Friends,","date_modified":"2024-06-03T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/how-do-development-charges-help-build-our-town","html_content":"

Development charges are important fees that municipalities charge to cover the costs of growth-related capital projects, including essential services like water lines and recreational facilities. It’s crucial to note tha...

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/how-do-development-charges-help-build-our-town","title":"How do Development Charges Help Build Our Town?","summary":"Development charges are important fees that municipalities charge to cover the costs of growth-related capital projects, including essential services like water lines and recreational facilities. It’s crucial to note tha...","date_modified":"2024-03-29T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/what-can-we-do-to-help-lake-simcoe","html_content":"

Everyone's action has an impact, and we can each do our part to help.

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/what-can-we-do-to-help-lake-simcoe","title":"What can property owners do to help Lake Simcoe?","summary":"Everyone's action has an impact, and we can each do our part to help.","date_modified":"2024-03-01T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/what-is-the-lake-to-lake-cycling-route-and-walking-trail","html_content":"

The Lake to Lake Route is a 121-kilometre trail designed for both recreation and commuting, linking Lake Simcoe to Lake Ontario. This project will serve as a vital backbone of York Region and Toronto's active transportat...

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/what-is-the-lake-to-lake-cycling-route-and-walking-trail","title":"What is the Lake to Lake Cycling Route and Walking Trail?","summary":"The Lake to Lake Route is a 121-kilometre trail designed for both recreation and commuting, linking Lake Simcoe to Lake Ontario. This project will serve as a vital backbone of York Region and Toronto's active transportat...","date_modified":"2024-02-29T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/safe-street-action","html_content":"

Help Solve a Crime and Keep our Community Safe

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/safe-street-action","title":"Ready to help with Safe Street Action!","summary":"Help Solve a Crime and Keep our Community Safe","date_modified":"2024-01-31T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/how-does-an-asset-management-plan-help-steady-taxes","html_content":"

Asset management involves making the best decisions regarding building, operating, maintaining, renewing, replacing, and disposing of infrastructure assets - in other words, \"the things we own,\" such as buildings, vehicl...

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/how-does-an-asset-management-plan-help-steady-taxes","title":"How Does an Asset Management Plan Help Steady Taxes?","summary":"Asset management involves making the best decisions regarding building, operating, maintaining, renewing, replacing, and disposing of infrastructure assets - in other words, \"the things we own,\" such as buildings, vehicl...","date_modified":"2024-01-26T07:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/council-staff-relationship-and-roles","html_content":"

Municipal councils and their dedicated administrators play unique yet complementary roles within local government, united by a shared vision for the community’s future.

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/council-staff-relationship-and-roles","title":"Council-Staff Relationship and Roles","summary":"Municipal councils and their dedicated administrators play unique yet complementary roles within local government, united by a shared vision for the community’s future.","date_modified":"2024-01-05T06:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/service-options","html_content":"

The Town of Georgina is excited to simplify your experience in accessing vital services and information!

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/service-options","title":"Service Options","summary":"The Town of Georgina is excited to simplify your experience in accessing vital services and information!","date_modified":"2023-11-03T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/looking-to-report-a-problem","html_content":"

Connecting with our wonderful community to find effective solutions is a fundamental aspect of my role as your Councillor. During my conversations with you, the residents of Ward 1, I've been truly inspired by the variet...

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/looking-to-report-a-problem","title":"Looking to Report a Problem?","summary":"Connecting with our wonderful community to find effective solutions is a fundamental aspect of my role as your Councillor. During my conversations with you, the residents of Ward 1, I've been truly inspired by the variet...","date_modified":"2023-10-27T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/community-improvement-is-a-big-part-of-the-role","html_content":"

A Community Improvement Plan (CIP) is an essential municipal planning tool. The Planning Act enables municipalities to create community improvement policies as part of a CIP.

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/community-improvement-is-a-big-part-of-the-role","title":"Community Improvement Plan is almost here!","summary":"A Community Improvement Plan (CIP) is an essential municipal planning tool. The Planning Act enables municipalities to create community improvement policies as part of a CIP.","date_modified":"2023-09-29T05:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/lake-simcoe-protect-plan","html_content":"

The current Vision passionately emphasizes our belief that the lake is the essence of life, profoundly influencing our overall quality of life.

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/lake-simcoe-protect-plan","title":"Lake Simcoe Protection Plan","summary":"The current Vision passionately emphasizes our belief that the lake is the essence of life, profoundly influencing our overall quality of life.","date_modified":"2023-09-21T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/land-planning-101","html_content":"

The Planning Act is essential for guiding land use planning in Ontario, providing the foundation for various important functions such as:

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/land-planning-101","title":"Land Planning 101","summary":"The Planning Act is essential for guiding land use planning in Ontario, providing the foundation for various important functions such as:","date_modified":"2023-09-12T07:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/provincial-plans-matter","html_content":"

Provincial Plans (PPS) provides the policy foundation for a number of provincial plans, including the Greenbelt Plan and the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Unlike the PPS, which applies province-wide, a nu...

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/provincial-plans-matter","title":" Provincial Plans Matter!","summary":"Provincial Plans (PPS) provides the policy foundation for a number of provincial plans, including the Greenbelt Plan and the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Unlike the PPS, which applies province-wide, a nu...","date_modified":"2023-07-06T07:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/conflict-of-interest-and-ethical-matters","html_content":"

Local members (including councillors and members of local boards) have legal and ethical duties to consider in relation to conflict of interest. Some of these are found in the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, but othe...

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/conflict-of-interest-and-ethical-matters","title":"Conflict of Interest and Ethical Matters ","summary":"Local members (including councillors and members of local boards) have legal and ethical duties to consider in relation to conflict of interest. Some of these are found in the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, but othe...","date_modified":"2023-06-21T05:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/strategic-planning-guides-the-way","html_content":"

A strategic plan can be an essential part of municipal governance. It is a document that looks to the future, clearly setting out the municipality’s vision and priorities.

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/strategic-planning-guides-the-way","title":"Strategic Planning Leads the Way!","summary":"A strategic plan can be an essential part of municipal governance. It is a document that looks to the future, clearly setting out the municipality’s vision and priorities.","date_modified":"2023-06-01T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/what-is-the-greenbelt","html_content":"

Ontario's Greenbelt is the world's largest, protecting farmland, forests, wetlands, rivers, and lakes. 2 million acres of protected land work together to provide us with fresh air, clean water, fantastic local food and d...

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/what-is-the-greenbelt","title":"What is the Greenbelt?","summary":"Ontario's Greenbelt is the world's largest, protecting farmland, forests, wetlands, rivers, and lakes. 2 million acres of protected land work together to provide us with fresh air, clean water, fantastic local food and d...","date_modified":"2023-05-11T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/what-is-being-built-across-from-zehrs","html_content":"

The Town of Georgina has designated more than 500 acres of business park lands permitted for a wide range of industrial uses, including office space, at the northeast corner of Woodbine Avenue and Glenwoods Avenue in Kes...

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/what-is-being-built-across-from-zehrs","title":"PSA - What is being built across from Zehrs?","summary":"The Town of Georgina has designated more than 500 acres of business park lands permitted for a wide range of industrial uses, including office space, at the northeast corner of Woodbine Avenue and Glenwoods Avenue in Kes...","date_modified":"2023-04-26T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/where-is-keswick-centre","html_content":"

The intent of the revitalization strategy is to concentrate new commercial and mixed-use development in the urban centres. There are three urban centres identified:

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/where-is-keswick-centre","title":"Where is Keswick's Centre?","summary":"The intent of the revitalization strategy is to concentrate new commercial and mixed-use development in the urban centres. There are three urban centres identified:","date_modified":"2023-04-12T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/what-is-a-provincial-policy-statement","html_content":"

Provincial Policy Statement

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/what-is-a-provincial-policy-statement","title":"What is a Provincial Policy Statement?","summary":"Provincial Policy Statement ","date_modified":"2023-02-10T06:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/health-of-lake-simcoe","html_content":"

Ecological Health of Lake Simcoe and Its Watershed

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/health-of-lake-simcoe","title":"Health of Lake Simcoe ","summary":"Ecological Health of Lake Simcoe and Its Watershed","date_modified":"2023-01-13T05:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/what-is-a-councillor-responsible-for","html_content":"

According to the Municipal Act:

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/what-is-a-councillor-responsible-for","title":" \"What is a councillor responsible for?\"","summary":"According to the Municipal Act:","date_modified":"2022-12-06T05:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/lack-of-road-marking-concerns","html_content":"

There is always so much to learn from residents. It's where I learn about issues seen firsthand, and where staff can connect. It is known as ground-truthing. I have to say, I really like this part of the job!

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/lack-of-road-marking-concerns","title":"Lack of Road Marking Concerns","summary":"There is always so much to learn from residents. It's where I learn about issues seen firsthand, and where staff can connect. It is known as ground-truthing. I have to say, I really like this part of the job!","date_modified":"2022-11-25T19:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/silverstone---tree-replacement-concerns","html_content":"

There is always so much to learn from residents. It's where I learn about issues firsthand and can connect with staff. It is known as ground-truthing. I have to say, I really like this part of the job!

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/silverstone---tree-replacement-concerns","title":"PSA - Silverstone - Tree Replacement Concerns","summary":"There is always so much to learn from residents. It's where I learn about issues firsthand and can connect with staff. It is known as ground-truthing. I have to say, I really like this part of the job!","date_modified":"2022-11-02T18:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/glasglow-linden-tree-sap-concerns","html_content":"

There is always so much to learn from residents when spending time at their doors. It's where issues are seen firsthand, and staff can be connected. It is known as ground-truthing. I have to say, I really like this part ...

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/glasglow-linden-tree-sap-concerns","title":"PSA- Glasglow: Linden Tree Sap Concerns","summary":"There is always so much to learn from residents when spending time at their doors. It's where issues are seen firsthand, and staff can be connected. It is known as ground-truthing. I have to say, I really like this part ...","date_modified":"2022-11-01T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/what-does-a-zoning-bylaw-control","html_content":"

The zoning bylaw controls land use. It implements the objectives and policies of the official plan by regulating and controlling specific land uses (and as such, must conform with the plan). A zoning bylaw achieves this ...

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/what-does-a-zoning-bylaw-control","title":"What does a Zoning Bylaw Control?","summary":"The zoning bylaw controls land use. It implements the objectives and policies of the official plan by regulating and controlling specific land uses (and as such, must conform with the plan). A zoning bylaw achieves this ...","date_modified":"2022-10-28T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/do-you-have-fibe-install-concern","html_content":"

There is always so much to learn from residents when spending time at their door. It's where issues are seen firsthand, and staff can be connected. It is known as ground-truthing. I have to say, I really like this part o...

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/do-you-have-fibe-install-concern","title":" Concerned About Your Fibe Install?","summary":"There is always so much to learn from residents when spending time at their door. It's where issues are seen firsthand, and staff can be connected. It is known as ground-truthing. I have to say, I really like this part o...","date_modified":"2022-10-10T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/lake-simcoe-watch-qa","html_content":"

Ontario Municipal Election 2022 – Candidate Responses

","url":"https://charlenebiggerstaff.ca/updates-1/f/lake-simcoe-watch-qa","title":"Lake Simcoe Watch Q&A","summary":"Ontario Municipal Election 2022 – Candidate Responses","date_modified":"2022-10-03T09:00:00Z"}]}