CanStockPhoto.com imageSouthgate has agreed to share building inspectors with neighbouring municipalities of Chatsworth, Grey Highlands and West Grey.
Southgate councillor Dale Pallister wasn’t happy with the loss of local identity, and the prospect of higher building permit fees.
But CAO Dave Milliner said the fees need to be increased, and considering the building boom headed for Dundalk, the agreement will give Southgate more flexibility in its building department.
Environment Canada has issued an Orange Air Quality Warning because smoke from the wildfires in northwestern Ontario are expected to move into the Chatham-Kent and Windsor area later on Wednesday.
The Bank of Canada held the interest rate at 2.25 per cent.
The majority of Ontarians say the increase in gas prices this summer has put a crimp in their summer plans, according to a new survey.
The U10 Cougars will play in the Ontario Summer Football League 'A' Division championship this Sunday at York University.
The American League shut out the National League 4-0 in the MLB All-Star Game Tuesday night.
Chatham-Kent fire crews responded to Park Street, near the Baxter Street intersection, at roughly 6:30 a.m. Tuesday morning.
