Pursuant to the Development Charges Act 1997, the Council of the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh has passed a Development Charges By-law. By-law No. 68-2022 passed on Tuesday September 20, 2022, sets out a range of charges to be collected from new residential and non-residential development.
Sealed quotations, clearly marked as to contents will be received until Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. for the rental of municipally owned farmland at various locations for the 2023 to 2026 planting seasons. Full details can be found on the Tenders & RFP page or contact the Township Office.
In this 3 certificate program, participants will obtain WHMIS and Workplace Safety Certificates through online self-study and their Safe Food Handling in person in Dungannon to become food
safety specialists. This Safe Food Handling Certification course covers principles of sanitary food service and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point procedures. The Safe Food Handling Certificate is good for 5 Years and include a day of instruction and a one hour exam reserved for the end of the day. Participants are required to achieve a mark of 70% or above to pass the exam and
become certified. Participants must show photo identification before writing the Safe Food Handling exam. Access to the WHMIS and Workplace Safety course will be provided beforehand.
In this 2 Day Red Cross Training program, participants will receive their Red Cross First Aid & CPR Certifications in a live-hands-on class. These skills are essential for those looking to become babysitters as well as for employees, first responders, instructors and training partners. Each course is delivered in easy-to-follow steps with practical hands-on components and a variety of training materials.
Find out information about the 2022 Municipal Election.
Read the September 2022 Council Meeting Monthly Highlights here!
September 9, 2022- Safe results have been received from samples collected form the Benmiller Drinking Water System. For that reason the Precautionary Boil Water Notice has been lifted. Thank you for your co-operation. We truly appreciate your patience. For more information contact VEOLIA WATER CANADA: 519 524-6583 ext. 317
All flags at the Municipal Official will be lowered to half-mast in a mark of respect following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Flags will be lowered to half-mast to recognize the period of official mourning.
September 8, 2022- Safe results have been received from samples collected form the Huron Sands Drinking Water System. For that reason the Precautionary Boil Water Notice has been lifted. Thank you for your co-operation. We truly appreciate your patience. For more information contact Veolia Water Canada: 519 524-6583 ext. 317
Attention Residents 33809 Airport Rd (Meneset). We are aware that there was no waste collection on Monday September 5, 2022 as scheduled. Waste Management will be out on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 for pick-up. Sorry for any inconvenience. Reminder, for all residents please phone Waste Management for missed pick-ups 1 (888) 730-3344.
Now available! The August Council Meeting Monthly Highlights.
After September 1, you must apply to your municipal clerk if you want to add your name to the list or correct your information. You have until the close of voting on October 24 to apply for any changes. If you want to change your school support, you must contact MPAC. If you are applying to add your name to the voters’ list, you will be asked to provide proof that you are eligible to vote.
Notice is hereby given to the electors of the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh that during the period commencing on May 2, 2022, and competed on Nomination Day, August 19, 2022, the following persons filled all necessary papers, declarations and fees and as Clerk, I am satisfied that such personas are qualified and that their Nominations satisfy the requirements of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996. I have, therefore, certified such candidates for the office which follows their respective name.
Trustee Candidates have been certified by the Clerk who is responsible for receiving those nominations.
Read the Summer/Fall 2022 Newsletter here.
The Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh is holding a public meeting to discuss implementing a Development Charges By-Law. Development charges are fees on new developments that fund growth-related costs to the Township, as governed by the Development Charges Act, 1997. This By-Law will set out the new development charge rates.
Read the July Council Meeting Monthly Highlights here.
In the Fall of 2021, Council initiated the process of a Development Charges Background Study. The Development Charges Background Study has been prepared for review.
Huron County Economic Development is excited to announce the Digital Main Street $2500 Digital Transformation Grant 4.0, is now available to small business owners!
Funded by the municipalities in the MVCA watershed that border on Lake Huron, MVCA is now in the second year of a three-year project to update the erosion-line estimates using ultra-high-resolution LiDAR mapping of the Lake Huron shoreline.
There will be two open-house sessions on July 18 to provide all interested parties with information on the project.
Attention Dungannon Residents the Boil Water Advisory has been lifted. The Huron Perth Public Health has received 2 consecutive satisfactory water results from the Dungannon Water System. You may resume using your water as you did prior to the advisory being issued.
Prior to the Saturday, June 11th performance of 'Kingsbridge the Musical IV ~ A Line in the Dirt', we have a very special event. A “Taste of Ontario” will be offered from 7-8 pm in the lower level of Kingsbridge Centre. This free event highlights agriculture from the heart of Kingsbridge out to the surrounding communities and agribusinesses. Free samples from our local farm gate and value added producers will showcase the depth and breadth of our agricultural industry.
SAFE RESULTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FROM SAMPLES COLLECTED IN THE ABOVE AREA.FOR THAT REASON THE PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE HAS BEEN LIFTED.
The Dungannon Farmers' Market will be held at the Dungannon Park on Friday Evenings start Friday, May 20th. If you or anyone you know is interested in having a booth at the market please contact Carley Forsberg (705) 318-3006 or cupcakecarley@gmail.com.
What drivers need to know to adopt safer driving
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