On Jan. 21, council here began hearing from the heads of multiple departments, who presented their needs and recommended projects for 2025 in order to maintain assets and eventually, approve where the various budgets land.
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County budget talks highlight capital needs, personnel challenges
Huron County officials are grappling with a proposed 8.39 per cent increase in the 2025 municipal budget, driven by several factors, including aging infrastructure and rising personnel costs.
Howick Township names Caitlin Gillis as first CAO
Caitlin Gillis has been named the Township of Howick’s first chief administrative officer (CAO).
Premier confirms early election call for province
Premier Doug Ford has confirmed Ontarians will soon be heading to the polls for an election.
MVCA sets date, agenda for AGM
Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) finalized plans for their Annual General Meeting (AGM), with board members confirming the date and final agenda.
Howick holds second draft 2025 budget meeting, new tax rate increase of 8.059%
The amount needed to raise now through taxation is $4,28,912.71, which brings a proposed tax rate increase of 6.059% plus the 2% capital infrastructure levy – totalling 8.059%.
Howick requesting further communication on telecommunication towers
Under “Unfinished Business” in its regular agenda on Jan. 14, council here dove deeper into three previously discussed Xplore Inc. telecommunication towers, or utility poles, planned to come to the township.
Howick pauses minimum charge at landfill until further notice
At its first meeting of the 2025 year, council here went over its December Public Works Department Update.
The Farmhouse Shop – creative decor and more in downtown Mildmay
After a successful summer in her new location in downtown Mildmay, Carrie Fortney says she has high hopes for her business, The Farmhouse Shop.
Huron County asking all provincial municipalities for support in addressing funding to public health
At Huron Perth Public Health’s latest meeting, Bernie MacLellan informed the board that Huron County Council recently passed a motion to be sent out to all municipalities in Ontario, and MPP Lisa Thompson for support with the shortfall of provincial funding for public health.
Impaired snowmobile driver arrested, charged in Blyth by Huron OPP
Huron County OPP has charged a North Huron resident with an Impaired Driving offence following a traffic stop on Jan. 11, in Blyth, a police report states.
Let’s Go for a Joe
Do you know what I am talking about? Of course you do. Virtually everyone has a cupa “Joe” every day and that includes me. This is a common phrase, known by everyone.
SVCA approves 2025 budget
A contentious 2025 budget passed during the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s annual general meeting on Jan. 17, which will usher in a municipal levy increase of 17.51 per cent for South Bruce.
Building permit numbers down slightly in 2024
According to the Manager of Building’s year end report, 12 new residential dwellings, totalling 28 units, were built last year.
South Bruce supports new Xplore tower near Mildmay
A new communication tower, to support the local bandwidth, received the green light from South Bruce Council at its’ Jan. 14 meeting.
