Posted on Thursday, March 27, 2014 04:30 AM
The Foundation supporting Museum Strathroy-Caradoc is seeking new board members to help with fundraising initiatives in the community, and to gain a fresh perspective on the educational needs and interests of residents.
The Museum Foundation was formed in 2000 to support Museum Strathroy-Caradoc in its mission to preserve local artifacts and interpret their significance for generations to come. The Foundation is looking for proactive individuals with strong networking abilities and the desire...
Posted on Thursday, March 20, 2014 08:45 AM
Strathroy-Caradoc Council has approved a proposal to move the Sleepy Hollow Railway from Alexandra Park to the new Fair Grounds Recreation Complex on Metcalfe Street West in Strathroy.
Council heard a presentation from senior administrative staff on March 17 suggesting the move, mainly because of flooding issues at the current site that caused major damage and disruption last summer.
A report presented to council noted that after volunteers spent a great deal of time repairing and replacing old railroad...
Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 10:45 AM
Parking restrictions in the area of the new Mary Wright Public School have been approved by Strathroy-Caradoc Council.
The move comes in the wake of traffic flow and safety issues near the school since its opening in February. Municipal staff received many complaints from parents and area residents and observed the situation in person before preparing the proposal for changes which council accepted.
The restrictions will take effect once signs are installed at the various locations.
The new restrictions...
Posted on Friday, March 14, 2014 03:00 AM
There is a greater than usual risk of flooding this spring, according to water management staff at the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority and its ice management committee.
The combination of ice on rivers, waterways, and local lakes, and a larger volume of water stored in packed snow, has substantially increased the chance of flooding. The potential for a sudden warm-up, accompanied by rainfall, may also produce enough flow in rivers to cause flooding.
Local conservation authorities will monitor...
Posted on Friday, March 07, 2014 01:15 AM
The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc has been selected as one of 25 Canadian communities to be awarded with a TD Green Streets grant.
The TD Green Streets program supports leading-edge practices in municipal forestry, including tree planting, inventory, maintenance and educational activities. Strathroy-Caradoc will receive $8,000 in 2014 to replace trees affected by the Emerald Ash Borer in residential areas and support new infill plantings in newer subdivisions.
“Together with our partners we are...
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