York1’s official proposal have “no significant changes” say Chatham-Kent officials
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Community to raise $5M for Grand Bend centre
June 22, 2026
The Independent
Lambton Shores council has given the okay to draw up building plans for the proposed Grand Bend Community Centre project.
The $15 million centre project was given the green light by council in May with a request for staff to come up with a way to fundraise for some of the cost.
Staff suggested, and council agreed, to form a community-led committee to raise $5 million. In the past, community members raised 23 per cent of the cost of The Shores Recreation Centre and 38 per cent of the Grand Bend Beach enhancement cost.
The municipality is looking for a $2.5 million grant and financing $5.7 million of the cost.
CAO Steve McAuley says this gives the community a clear indication council is moving forward on the project.
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York1’s official proposal have “no significant changes” say Chatham-Kent officials
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Four proposals were filed on the Environmental Registry of Ontario late Friday; residents have until Dec. 21 to submit comments Heather Wright/The Independent Officials in Chatham-Kent say there have been “no significant changes” to York1 Environmental’s plan for the former Dresden dump to the first plan it submitted in 2024. That as the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
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February move in for Small House residents
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Squires drop weekend game to Seaforth
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