McNaughton: ‘Strong opinions about new casino development’
New research released today from Nordex Research indicates that a strong majority of residents currently oppose the pending expansion of casino gambling facilities in the city of London. “In the face of recent rating agency downgrades, Dalton McGuinty and Dwight Duncan are pushing forward with their casino expansion cash grab…
MPP McNaughton’s Motion Irks Mayor Randy Hope
A local politician’s private members bill is aimed at giving the people a voice, but it’s stirring up some controversy. MPP Monte McNaughton introduced his first Private Members bill in provincial legislation yesterday. That bill calls for a mandatory referendum before any new casino development can occur in the province.…
Mayor Hope comments on Dealtown Casino fallout
In the wake of statements by Brian Keenan about scrapping his idea for a “Dealtown Casino” – Mayor Randy Hope explains why Council couldn’t support the proposal. “How does Council support a proposal that has no business plan…. that has no identifiable individuials who are going to operate and run…
Council defeats motion to support Dealtown casino
Chatham-Kent Council turned down a motion at Monday’s meeting to show support for proposed option for the idle South West Regional Centre in Dealtown. South Kent Counc. Art Stirling entered a motion to have Council show some support for local real estate agent Brian Keenan, a Merlin resident, and his…
Southwest Regional Centre offers being reviewed
Some financial offers have been submitted for review to Infrastructure Ontario, regarding the former Southwest Regional Centre, located in Dealtown. The Chatham Daily News is reporting that an undisclosed number of bids have been submitted, with the hope of a deal being reached as an end result. The Southwest Regional…
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