Posted on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 08:30 AM
With agreements in place for a solar power farm at the Strathroy’s sewage treatment plant and transfer station site, local council’s attention has turned to solar projects on the rooftops of municipal buildings.
Strathroy-Caradoc Council has authorized the negotiation of contracts to install and operate solar panels on the rooftops of up to 13 municipal buildings as another innovative revenue source demonstrating leadership in renewable energy. The Ontario Power Authority has approved projects for...
Posted on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 09:15 AM
Strathroy-Caradoc’s new outdoor aquatic centre will include a water slide feature.
The water slide was approved by council at its meeting on April 15 as part of an update on the pool development. The slide will feature an 18-foot high platform, and stretch for a 170-foot run in a double figure-eight pattern. It will be located beside the leisure pool area, but will empty into its own run-out basin rather than into the pool.
The slide feature was incorporated into the design for the project to enhance...
Posted on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 04:45 AM
The Army Cadet League of Canada (Ontario) has raised $20,000 toward erecting a statue of General Sir Arthur Currie in his hometown of Strathroy.
Don McCumber, President of the Army Cadet League of Canada (Ontario), and Army Cadets Austen Smith and Aaron Dustin were on hand to present the cheque to the Sir Arthur Currie Memorial Project at the Great War Forum held in Mount Brydges on Saturday, April 13.
The money was raised by Ontario Army Cadets who sold Vimy pins in support of the Sir Arthur Currie...
Posted on Wednesday, April 03, 2013 02:45 AM
A new policy on the planting and managing of trees on public property has been approved by Strathroy-Caradoc Council.
Council on April 15 approved a proposal, which establishes a policy and programs regarding the planting, maintenance, removal, and preservation of trees located on public lands in the municipality. In the process, the initiative creates fair and consistent practices across Strathroy-Caradoc, and makes best use of staff resources and possible funding opportunities.
Under the...
Posted on Wednesday, April 03, 2013 01:45 AM
Strathroy-Caradoc Council has approved an agreement with the Mount Brydges Lions Club that paves the way for a new splash pad in central Mount Brydges.
The splash pad would be located in the village’s central park, beside the Mount Brydges library parking area. The planned facility is modelled after an existing splash pad in Arkona. The project would be similar in nature to that currently being done in Strathroy by the Strathroy Rotary Club, with the Mount Brydges Lions covering the estimated cost...
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