The United Democratic Movement (UDM) in the Kouga Region would like to convey its dissatisfaction with the Democratic Alliance-led (DA) government. Since the DA took over from the African National Congress (ANC), we have observed that the situation regarding the inadequate provision of services to the communities in the region has not changed. The UDM will not put up with this kind of behaviour because the lack of paved roadways means that inhabitants of Sea Vista's 7th Avenue are still susceptible to flooding. The broad belt of suffering also includes Polar Park residents in Humansdorp, and after heavy rains, it becomes challenging for Oyster Bay residents to walk on the streets due to improper drainage systems, and the municipality is doing little to address the issue.
A city of Ottawa committee has voted in favour of a plan to purchase a former Catholic residence and seminary for more than $18-million, with a potential plan to convert it into supportive housing.
Councillors on the finance and corporate services committee will vote Sept. 5 on a staff recommendation to purchase the Diocesan Centre at 1245 Kilborn Place, an 8.7-acre parcel of land with a three-storey building.