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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 2009-08-19, Page 19News The Huron EXpositor •. August 19, 2009 Page 19 Ontario Works roll continues to grow in Huron County The Ontario Works roll continues to grow in Huron County. That news was delivered to Huron County's Aug. 11 committee -of -the - whole session by Social -Services ad- ministrator David Overboe. "It's not huge growth but it is growth," he said. In related news, Overboe noted the waiting list for social housing is also climbing while the percent- age of geared -to -income housing has increased to 3.84 per cent, a figure that usually stands at about two per cent. Branching out Councilors approved a cash injec- tion of up to $200,000 for Goderich's Maple Tree Community Housing Corporation after some debate. In a report to the committee de- livered by Social Services admin- istrator. Dave Overboe, councillors learned that problems with the de- velopment's roof and plumbing mean at least $175,000 more will be need- ed to complete the project. "It's still a viable project," he said, noting that the infusion will make the county a one-third partner with federal and provincial governments that pushed the development for- ward to begin with. Coun. Bernie MacLellan (Huron East) was among the councilors ex- pressing frustration with the fact the development was pushed through in spite of a. number of lingering con- cerns by the county itself. Overboe noted those concerns have been delivered to the provincial and federal counterparts, along with a suggestion that local matters be left to lower -tier governments in the fu- ture. "They need to put a little more faith in our ability," he said. While Coun. Deb Shewfelt (Goder- ich) noted the per unit cost works out to be about $120,000, which is in line with federal -provincial affordable housing program funding, Chief Administrative Officer Larry Adams questioned whether this is the last time the county will be asked to ante up with more cash. Overboe noted the answer to that is maybe. by Cheryl Heath Federal 'd still might not save some pork producers from bankruptcy From Page 11 delayed prospects for price recovery for 10 to 12 months. "The three programs announced today will strengthen our fundamen- tals, help to right size the industry, and encourage growth in exports. Supporting the industry today will ensure jobs and future opportunity for this important driver in the Ca- nadian economic engine." The transition plan will help man- age the industry through a radical transition through .to 2014, Little- john said. At that time, producers hope to have the plan in place to reduce na- tionwide production by almost .six million hogs. 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