Tag: Rural Ontario Municipal Association
Province commits to Walkerton courthouse renos, Brockton mayor says
Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody said Ontario Attorney General Doug Downey is promising to spend $5 million on Walkerton courthouse renovations. Peabody said the news was shared with him and other Bruce County officials at a joint meeting arranged with both Downey and Solicitor General Michael Kerzner at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association conference in January. […]
Solicitor general vows to reopen Walkerton jail, Brockton mayor says
At the ROMA conference last month, “Right away, Minister Kerzner told us that he was committed to opening the jail.” — Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody
Bruce County reps advocate for rural issues at ROMA conference
Leaders from across the province gathered in Toronto from Jan. 18 to 20 for the annual Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference, including members of Bruce County council and staff. “The Rural Ontario Municipal Association Conference is a fantastic event where we can showcase what makes Bruce County unique. We take this opportunity to champion […]
Wardens meet with provincial leaders at ROMA conference
TORONTO – The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) attended the recent Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference in Toronto, meeting with provincial leaders to discuss priorities including long-term care, early childhood education, economic development and more. The WOWC represents 15 upper and single-tier municipalities in Southwestern Ontario, including Huron, Perth, Lambton and Middlesex counties. A […]
Forecast ‘very concerning’ as town battles frazil ice in Durham
The return of colder temperatures after a slight warmup expected to cause ice accumulation again