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Snow squalls are far from over, Ontario reducing
says the Weather Network cost of borrowing
Shaun Gregory
Postmedia
As predicted by numerous
weather outlets in the
region, the intense pattern of
day -after -day snowstorms is
supposed to quiet down
somewhat as the warmer
temperatures are allegedly
going to bless the area for
the holidays.
The Weather Network says
we should relish these
upcoming milder days to the.
fullest as they say Huron
County and the rest of the
area are projected to experi-
ence identical blasts of
snowfall in the following
weeks.
Seaforth and the other
small communities to the
east of Lake Huron are con-
sidered to be part of the
path of the notorious Snow
Belt, as well as those areas
located to the east and
south of the other Great
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As Arctic air crosses over
Lake Huron it frequently
produces narrow bands of
heavy snow.
With saying that, Dr. Doug
Gillham, meteorologist for
the Weather Network claims
"lake effect" forecasts will
land in the second half of
January.
"Winter will return," Gill -
ham said on Dec. 19, noting
that this shall happen after
Western Canada is hit with
winter -like weather.
"You wouldn't call a
hockey game after the first
period."
Last September the
Weather Network pro-
duced a winter preview
forecast, Gillham said this
was then updated in Octo-
ber and lastly in Novem-
ber. In all three periods of
time, Gillham revealed
that we would have a more
"snowy than normal"
winter.
These findings, Gillham
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commented were essentially
based on the circumstances
of the Great Lakes, which he
says were at record high
temperature levels.
"We knew we would see
Arctic air."
With the combination of
both, Gillham vows this to be
the picture -perfect recipe for
intense snowfall.
Barry Mills, public works
manager for Iluron East
said snowplows have been
out at 5 a.m. every morn-
ing for the last couple of
weeks and he looks for-
ward to a little break
between blizzards; how-
ever his crew will be ready
for Mother Nature's
reappearance.
"We are already in that
type of mode," he said.
OFFICE HOURS
The office hours for
the Goderich Signal Star are as follows
Monday 8 am - 5 pm
Tuesday — 8 am - 5 pm
Wednesday — 8 am - 5 pm
Thursday — 8 am - 5 pm
Friday 8 am - 4 pm
Goderich
,Signal -Star
120 Huckins Street., Goderich, ON N7A 3X8
519-524-2614
www.goderichsignalstar.com
payday loans
Ontario is lowering the
maximum total cost of bor-
rowing for. a payday loan
from $21 to $18 per $100
borrowed as of Jan. 1, 2017.
Payday loans are a com-
monly used financial service
in Ontario, and this change
will ensure consumers are
better protected and able to
benefit from lower costs for
each loan.
Ontario has also intro-
duced legislation to
strengthen protections for
consumers who use finan-
cial services such as pay-
day loans, instalment
loans, rent -to -own services
and cheque-cashing ser-
vices, as well as for con-
sumers who have debts in
collection.
If passed the Putting Con-
sumers First Act would
increase protections for
consumers in several new
ways, including:
• A grace period for repay-
ment for consumers using
rent -to -own services
• An extended repayment
period option for consumers
who are repeat payday loan
borrowers
• Establishing standards or
factors that payday lenders
must take into account when
determining a borrower's
ability to repay
• Restrictions on high -fre-
quency borrowing
• Adding and improving
compliance and enforce-
ment powers to address
unlicensed lenders and loan
brokers
Strengthening consumer
protection is part of our plan
to create jobs, grow our
economy and help people in
their everyday lives. -
Quick Facts
• Alternative financial services are any financial service
offered by a party other than a bank or a credit union.
• There are over 800 licensed payday lerid-
ers and loan brokers in Ontario.
• The majority of calls and inquiries to the Ministry of Gov-
ernment and Consumer Services are about debt collection.
GODERICH
Canada's prettiest town
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DESIGNATE
TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Goderich intends to designate the building
(formerly the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) Station) located at 2 Beach Street (part of 40 Cove Road), under the
Ontario Heritage Act as a property of architectural value or interest under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
2 Beach Street (Part of 40 Cove Road), Town of Goderich
Historically the former Canadian Pacific Railway Station represents the important economic relationship between
railroads and the town and, more specifically with the Harbour Flats on which it stands and where the town first
developed. This station was the western terminus of the Guelph and Goderich Railroad which later became part
of the CPR network.
Architecturally, the building is a unique example of railroad masonry design at the tum of the 20th century.
The conical tower at the north (fommerty east) end is topped with a bell -cast, restored slate roof and is ringed by
clerestory windows that were originally above a canopy (now removed). Projecting stone brackets are set into
the walls. These originally supported the wooden brackets that held up the cantilevered canopy that encircled
the whole building. The red brick walls are enhanced by a limestone band extending around the building which
forms the sills. Limestone lintels give the entrance and some windows a distinguished presence. The hipped roof
has a west (formerly north) projecting cross gable with a lunette and the word 'Goderich' set in stone. Interior
features, now restored, include decorative plester in the former tower waiting room, interior woodwork and
wainscoting in the former waiting rooms and ticket office.
Notice of Objection to the designation may be served on the Clerk of the Town of Goderich within thirty (30)
days after the date of publication of this Notice of Intention in a newspaper having general crfculation in
.the Municipality.
For further details, please contact the undersigned.
Dated this 28' day of December, 2016.
Dwayne Evans
Clerk/Ptanning Coordinator
57 West Street
Goderich, Ontario N7A 2K2
519-524-8344 ext. 227