(Photo courtesy Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada)Urban Minto residents wanting chickens in their backyard, got bad news Tuesday.
Council decided by a narrow four to three vote not to allow backyard chicken coops in residential areas.
Councillor Judy Dirksen was the most outspoken in opposition. She cited concerns including health and safety, enforcement, and neighbour against neighbour.
Mayor George Bridge who voted in favour of keeping a few hens, suggested allowing them on a trial basis.
The Sarnia Police Service (SPS) has laid attempted murder and arson charges in a July 9 house fire on Wiltshire Drive.
The funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) was celebrated during a media conference at the Finch Drive facility in Sarnia on Wednesday.
Argentina rallied late for a 2-1 win over England Wednesday to advance to the World Cup Final on Sunday against Spain.
The Bank of Canada held the interest rate at 2.25 per cent.
Minister of Energy and Mines Stephen Lecce stopped by Sarnia's Kel-Gor Limited on Wednesday, July 15, to reiterate the province's commitment regarding the proposed Northern Shield Energy Corridor.
Mark is the Owner, Operator and Head Coach at Sarnia Olympic Taekwondo.
