City councils
A new motion at Toronto city council aims to ban personal watercraft like Jet Skis from the shores of Woodbine Beach, citing public safety concerns and reckless operation by renters. Coun. Brad Bradford (Ward 19 Beaches-East York) wants to implement a motorized watercraft exclusion zone, ranging at least 100 metres
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Plymouth City Council leader Tudor Evans has written a "strongly worded" letter to departing South West Water boss Susan Davy, criticising the company's performance under her leadership. The letter highlights the council's deep dissatisfaction with the company's handling of several high-profile incidents,
Social services
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has certified Rice Lake Solar Array II, a 2.75 megawatt solar generating facility, as a renewable energy facility. The facility, owned and operated by Onsite Partners ProjectCo, LLC, met the Commission's criteria for certification due to its use of a renewable
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Officials from the Harare City Council and Helcraw Water have met to finalize arrangements for the supply, installation, and commissioning of prepaid meters, as well as a new digital billing system and the rehabilitation of the Morton Jaffray water treatment plant. The upgrade aims to address complaints from residents about
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After nearly two months of negotiations and an eight-week strike, the city of Hamilton has reached a tentative agreement with its water treatment plant workers, ending the labor dispute. The agreement was ratified by the city council 12-0, and workers have been back on the job since July 10. The
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The Kentucky Public Service Commission has issued an order approving the increase of the Qualified Infrastructure Program (QIP) charge for Kentucky-American Water Company from 11.06 percent to 11.09 percent. The increased charge will result in a monthly increase of $0.01 for average residential customers. The QIP charge
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The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has issued a regulatory update for the City of Sheboygan Falls, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, as a Water Public Utility, for authority to adjust water rates through its Purchased Water Adjustment Clause 5380-PW-103. The update includes a notice of hearing, public participation details, and information
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The Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC) has analyzed the Westboro Sanitary District Water System's application for a water rate increase. The commission received the application on March 26, 2025. The proposed 2025 test year revenue requirement exhibit will serve as the basis for the cost-of-service study. Commission staff
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Mutare City Council has halted water supply to Mutasa Rural District Council (RDC) due to a debt of nearly $1 million, leaving residents of areas like Penhalonga and Tsvingwe without access to water for nearly two weeks. The issue stems from Mutasa RDC's failure to pay its water
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A potentially destructive transmission line project has been proposed by Santee Cooper, the state-owned electric and water utility in South Carolina, to run partially through the Beidler Forest, one of the last original-growth forests in the state. The project has raised concerns among environmental groups, including the National Audubon Society
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The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has issued a regulatory update, publishing a mailing list of addresses, names, and contact information for various utilities and organizations across the state. The list contains over 200 entries, including municipal utilities, cooperatives, and regulatory bodies. Key Takeaways: * The list includes a total of
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Madison, WI - The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has received an update from the Madison Water Utility (MWU) regarding the implementation of its updated financial plan. The primary goal of this plan is to ensure safe and affordable drinking water for residents through a comprehensive infrastructure renewal program funded
