Planner Says No Go to Pointes Estate: Pointes OMB Hearing
Anthony Usher, a licenced planner, testified on behalf of the Pointes Protection Association on Tuesday.…
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Steffanie Petroni
Steffanie Petroni has dedicated much of her professional career to researching and writing about the issues and people in Northern Ontario. Her work is often controversial as she delves into the heart of the matter while still ensuring that the background details are captured. In 2013 Steffanie received a National Journalism award from Beyond Borders ECPAT Canada for her investigative piece ‘Story of A Child Prostitute.’
Loco For Trains: Interview With Filmmaker Dan Nystedt
“I shot a documentary in India about this awesome school for poor youth there. It…
Advocates, Maps and Taboos: Pointes OMB Hearing
OMB Chairman, Blair Taylor, made a decision on Frank Breen’s -professional hydrogeologist, application to the…
Guns For Hire: Pointes OMB Hearing
Friday completed the end of the second week of the Pointes OMB hearing. Appearing…
MNRF District Planner Appears Under Summons: Pointes OMB Hearing
Marjorie Hall, District Planner with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, appeared before the…
Wetland Will Be Enhanced: Pointes OMB Hearing, Week Two
Bill Wierzbicki, planner for the developer, completed his testimony at the Pointes Ontario Municipal Board…
Farmers, Restaurateurs and Foodies: Creating a Local Food Strategy
I’ll never forget the day I ate my first straight from the garden potato. The…
NIMBY’s and Some Rare Bird: Pointe OMB Hearing
Among the many expert witness that will be presenting over the remaining weeks of the…
Let Avery Build: SSM City Planner Firm
On July 15th, 2013, Don McConnell, city planner for the City of Sault Ste. Marie,…
Pointe Estates OMB Hearing: Two Critical Decisions, Week One
This week Jeff and Dr. Patricia Avery went head to head with the City of…