Chatham-Kent Mayor Randy Hope accepts host community fees from Progressive Waste officials December 3, 2015. (Photo by Simon Crouch) Ridge Landfill earned Chatham-Kent $2.3-million this year.
The payment is part of a host community agreement between Progressive Waste Solutions and the municipality.
"The royalty is based upon how much material we receive at the Ridge Landfill. Since 2000 our royalties have totalled roughly $19.5-million back to the municipality," says George South, area manager (Ontario) for Progressive Waste.
South estimates the landfill will reach capacity within the next seven to eight years.
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.
