Rent is going up next year for tenants at Huron County's Heartland and Highands apartments for seniors.
Homes Director Barb Springall asked county council this week for permission to increase rates by 1.5%, and council approved the increase. Springall says costs for maintenance of the apartments continues to go up every year, and the 1.5% represents the annual cost of living increase and is the maximum increase the province allows.
The increase will go into effect January 1, 2017.
Robert, 71, was last seen September 4 walking along O'Loane Avenue.
The province says the proposed facility could accept material originating anywhere in Ontario.
The Municipality of Kincardine has released the legal opinion that prompted its eviction notice for tenants of the Bluewater Trailer Park.
The City of Owen Sound is preparing to address hazardous trees within its urban forest, with scheduled removals set to begin next week.
The San Francisco 49ers opened their NFL season with 27-7 win over the L-A Rams in Melbourne, Australia.
Bruce County will host another household hazardous waste drop-off event, this time on Saturday, September 12 in Lucknow.
