The 2015 budget committee for Chatham-Kent meets for the third day of deliberations on February 5, 2015. (Photo by Ricardo Veneza)Chatham-Kent Council is set to approve tax rates for 2015.
Although rates will vary from community to community, the average Chatham-Kent residence will pay $2,997 in 2015 taxes.
This is an increase of $1,550,000 total, or 1.13%.
The increase stems from the budget (which constitutes a 0% increase) and assessment growth on the buildings around Chatham-Kent.
Tax due dates are set for August 4 and November 2; the way it's been since 1998.
SPS Board Chair Kelly Ash said the decision followed discussions with Acting Chief Mike Federico and aligns with practices at other police services.
The annual Canada Day parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, from Wildwood Park to Kenwick Park.
The $7.6 million project, which also involved water and sewer infrastructure improvements, began in 2024.
The Toronto Blue Jays dropped their third in a row Thursday, 6-5 to the visiting Texas Rangers, and the Detroit Tigers suffered a 2-1 loss to Houston.
The week-long celebration starts on Saturday and continues to next Friday.
Environment Canada said Thursday night that severe thunderstorms were moving further east after rain and high winds affected portions of the region.
