At their first budget meeting of 2025, council here heard from the Recreation and Facilities Department as they presented their proposed draft 2025 capital budget, outlining specific initiatives and needs the night of Jan. 21.
Wingham
Planning underway for CKNX centennial anniversary
The Wingham & Area Historical Society (WAHS) is undertaking a unique project for the 100th anniversary of CKNX.
South Bruce considers $20 million capital budget proposal
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.
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.
