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The city’s newest potential recruit is sure to be one of its most popular.
The emergency services committee voted Wednesday in favour of proceeding with the application for a facility dog, to be shared between paramedic and fire services.
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Ward 2 Coun. Michael Vagnini expressed some concerns about the scope and design of the program, as well as the need to curb spending over the coming year. Council will need to trim about $14 million from the city’s 2021 budget, largely a result of the municipal response to COVID-19. Ultimately, Vagnini voted against the resolution, but he stood alone. His colleagues — including Ward 1 Coun. Mark Signoretti, Ward 11 Coun. Bill Leduc and Ward 6 Coun. Rene Lapierre — all voted in favour of the canine pal. Ward 3 Coun. Gerry Montpellier said he was voting yay, “now that I know it’s not a Dalmatian.”