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Minto Approves Pay Increase For Incoming Council

Minto council likes the idea of giving the next council a raise in 2019.

It will also include compensation for loss of income if the federal government goes through with plans to take away the tax-free status on one-third of their pay.

Losing the tax exemption will cost councillors about $1,200, the deputy mayor $1,500, and the mayor $2,100.

The pay increase amounts to about an extra 3.5%.

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Owen Sound Library session gets cyclists ready to roll

Dust off those handlebars and pump up those tires because cycling season is officially upon us! If your trusty two-wheeler is looking a bit more "rusty" than "ready," the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library has just the thing to get you back on the road safely.