City Wellness

Community engagement is supposed to give residents a voice in shaping their cities, but too often, the process becomes a cycle of endless consultation, unrealistic wish lists, and glossy reports that never lead to action.

When I recently became eligible for the Old Age Security pension, my mind was blown. I mean, I was flabbergasted. I had thought: when did that happen, how is it that I am that old? I don’t feel sixty-five. I am not a senior.

In his latest column, Gordon Bourgon explores the mixed opinions on roundabouts, from those who find them confusing to those who see them as a traffic solution, and shares how he came to appreciate their benefits.

Sarnia is reducing residential parking requirements in its new zoning bylaws, but some advocates push for eliminating citywide parking minimums to boost affordability and infill development, with Spokane Washington's recent pilot program offering a potential model.

The proposed zoning by-law in Sarnia could reshape housing development, with strict requirements potentially limiting the feasibility of 4-plexes and other multi-family options. What does this mean for the city's housing future?