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Rising policing costs, prevention strategies, and victim support programs were at the center of this OPP Board discussion.

Policing costs, billing systems, and community safety planning were the focus of this OPP Board meeting.

The Board discussed youth prevention programs, policing performance, and community safety priorities. Updates highlight strong outcomes, proactive initiatives, and ongoing challenges in PEC.

The Board discussed youth prevention programs, policing performance, and community safety priorities. Updates highlight strong outcomes, proactive initiatives, and ongoing challenges in PEC.

Board members focused on leadership structure, financial oversight, and clear policing data. Key outcomes included approving the 2025 budget, funding a Family Wellness Night, refining governance rules, and improving how crime statistics are communicated to the public.

New leadership was established, governance rules were revised for compliance, and key funding decisions were approved. Police updates clarified crime data, highlighted reductions in property crime, and reinforced focus on impaired driving and road safety.

Accessibility, design, and expanded care capacity shape McFarland redevelopment plans.

The committee reviewed the McFarland Long-Term Care Home redevelopment, endorsing its accessibility-focused design, home-like layout, and quality-of-life features, supporting seniors’ independence, safety, and inclusive community integration.

Council discussions focused on expanding housing supports through Leeward House, defining a community-based partnership with Krasyliv, and examining how automated speed enforcement could be applied locally.