The Upper Grand District School Board has passed the 2019-20 school year budget.
The operating budget is set at just over $402 million, while the capital budget is set at just under $48 million. For the first time, UGDSB says they will run a deficit, which amounts to just under $4 million, and they will have two more years to balance the budget.
In a release today, UGDSB says the increase in class sizes in Grades 4-8 and all secondary school classes will lower their funding.
A rare ground stop of U.S.-based aircraft has been lifted.
Soybeans finished higher to end the week.
The annual Hope for the Holidays campaign launches November 13, calling on residents across the region to support vulnerable animals through financial contributions, adopting, volunteering, or purchasing items from the shelter's wish list.
Approximately 14 memorial plaques and a stolen bicycle were found at a Stratford home.
Among those eligible for the position is current Warden Jamie Heffer, who was acclaimed to another term as Morris-Turnberry mayor in October.
Bruce Power has announced the annual kickoff for its annual online fundraiser for numerous toy drive and hamper programs for the holidays.
