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Kincardine TimesBy Liz Dadson

Despite facing a six-per-cent increase in its own levy, Huron-Kinloss council has approved the draft 2010 budget for the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA).

At the council meeting Monday night (Jan. 18), there was little discussion. However, at the Jan. 11 committee meeting, councillor Anne Eadie explained that the overall SVCA budget increase was only two per cent. The general levy increase was 1.48 per cent which equals $19,327. … continue reading »

Kincardine TimesHuron-Kinloss had ambitious 2009 says mayor Twolan

By Liz Dadson

Last year was an ambitious one for Huron-Kinloss, with huge investments in infrastructure through grants from the federal and provincial governments.

"That was a big boost for the township," says mayor Mitch Twolan, reflecting on 2009. "We were able to put a lot of money toward much-needed projects." … continue reading »

Kincardine TimesBy Liz Dadson

Huron-Kinloss council is blazing a trail with its septic re-inspection program

Matt Pearson (Left) of B.M. Ross and Associates brought an update to council at its general committee meeting Monday morning (Jan. 11), noting that the township has just completed its third year and has almost 1,000 septic systems inspected. Of those, four per cent are high risk, meaning the property owners each received an order from the Grey Bruce Health Unit to get those systems fixed; about one-third were medium risk, meaning there are deficiencies; and the rest are low risk.… continue reading »

It's a Wonderful Life

This new year celebrates the International Year of Biodiversity.  Over the course of 2010, e-news will include topics that are linked to biodiversity - and more specifically, coastal biodiversity.… continue reading »