Monday September 12, 2016
Farmers with big plans for development could find themselves paying more. Every five years, municipalities must review the fees which are meant to help pay for the public services that new development will use. A consultant is recommending the municipality increase the development fee it charges farmers with large industrial operations, by almost 50… Read more »
The Independent Staff Corunna is planning a party for its favourite son. Derek Drouin claimed gold at the Rio Olympics jumping 2:38 in the competition – a height he alone cleared. That jump lifted the spirits of a nation and his hometown of Corunna. St. Clair Township Mayor Steve Arnold says everyone is thrilled for… Read more »
FROM LAMBTON PUBLIC HEALTH Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a Heat Warning for Lambton County. Hot, humid weather is expected to arrive in the area Tuesday. The warning will remain in effect for at least the next two days. A heat warning is issued when two consecutive days have a forecasted daytime… Read more »
Brooke-Alvinston council says it will contribute to the renewal of the community centre if a local service club can raise enough money for the project. The Alvinston Optimists are in the middle of trying to raise over $400,000 to build a pavilion, washrooms and ball concession booth at the Brooke-Alvinston-Inwood Community Centre. It’s raised over… Read more »
