May 16, 2007 / News

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COOKSTOWN NEWS

McHappy Day It was McHappy Day at Cookstown's McDonalds on Wednesday, May 9, an annual event held to involve the public in raising funds for Big Brothers, Big Sisters, McDonald House and other McDonald charities. More...

THORNTON NEWS

by Cathie Miller

Have you made a visit to our recently improved library yet? They have added a new Community Room and expanded the library into the former board room. More...

Aluminum plant will bring 40 new jobs

On Monday April 23, New Tecumseth Council supported the issuance of a conditional building permit for the aluminum foundry to be located at the southwest corner of Tottenham Road and Industrial Parkway. More...

Council looking at rate of speed on town roads

by Michelle Minnoch

Town staff has reviewed the Rate of Speed by-law, 055-94, and have determined a general review was needed. Under the Highway Traffic Act, Section 128, a council can designate a rate of speed for any highway that is under their jurisdiction. More...

High turnout for Property Standards Public Meeting

by Michelle Minnoch

Temperatures were rising so high at the public meeting regarding the Property Standards By-Law Wednesday night that the fire alarm went off twice at the beginning of the meeting. More...

Council reviews arena signage

by Michelle Minnoch

Council has agreed to extend the contract of Neil Rombough, who they obtained in 2004 for the purpose of selling advertising in the Lefroy and Stroud Arenas. More...

Essa moves to limit number of cats to three

by Richard Blanchard

Essa council is moving to limit the number of cats per household to a maximum of three. Council learned Wednesday night that there have been a number of complaints about residents keeping too many cats that they can't properly care for. More...

Essa settles on 1% budget increase; Mayor Guergis opposed

by Richard Blanchard

Essa council has settled on one percent increase in its levy to its residents. But the decision came over the opposition from the township's mayor Dave Guergis who pushed councillors for a zero percent increase. More...

LEFROY/BELLE EWART NEWS

by Linda Gerow

I'm sure some of you have noticed the Marina sign at the corner of Lefroy and Belle Ewart, across from the Shell station. More...