“Investments like these from the Ontario Trillium Foundation are valuable because the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh now has the opportunity to work with local communities and residents to identify priorities as well as targeted goals and actions,” said Lisa Thompson, MPP for Huron-Bruce. “Supporting the development of a strategic plan to guide the municipality’s future developments is very important and I hope everyone appreciates the opportunity they have to engage and participate.”

Read the February 2023 Council Meeting Monthly Highlights here!

R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited was retained by the Townships of Howick, North Huron and Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh to assess current landfill practices and to develop a recycling plan to accommodate the transition of recycling (Blue Box) from municipal collection and processing to Producer Responsibility. The transition is to proceed in accordance with the ‘Blue Box Regulation’ (O.Reg. 391/21) under the ‘Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016’.

During the summer months the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh and the Lucknow & District Recreation Department welcome 12 students for seasonal positions.

The combination of above-seasonal temperatures and light rain will result in a steady melt of the snowpack left from last week’s blizzard. Runoff generated from the snowmelt and rain will lead to saturated ground conditions and elevate water levels in rivers and streams throughout the watershed.

Please be advised that the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh is declaring a Significant Weather Event in accordance with O Reg 239/2 Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways.

All roads owned and maintained by the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh may receive reduced service due to inclement  weather. Winter maintenance shall be performed as it is safe to do so.

Due to inclement weather the Ashfield Landfill located at 36739 Glens Hill Road will be closed on Saturday, December 24, 2022.

Safe results have been received from samples collected in the Huron Sands area and cleared by the HPPH. For that reason the Precautionary Boil Water Notice has been lifted.

The Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh is accepting applications for the above positions to fill within the Public Works Department. Reporting directly to the Public Works Superintendent, the position will provide a variety of snow and ice removal maintenance, construction, and repair service to roads equipment and Township property.

Highlights from the Township of  Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Council Meetings in October are now available at https://acwtownship.ca/government/agendas-minutes. Let us know what you think of the Council Meeting Monthly Highlights by commenting below or e-mail info@acwtownship.ca.

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.

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.