VOCTADA had asked me to do a review / study of the signage in the Village of Chester. Historically VOCTADA has been responsible for installing most of what I call the Public signage between Steven’s Road in the East and the Windsor Road on the West of the Village of Chester. The first question I was asked when I started to study the problem was : “WHAT DO YOU WANT YOUR SIGNAGE TO ACCOMPLISH ? ” I had never really thought about signage with that question in mind. I had been t

An economic driver in the Municipality of Chester, the Visitor Information Centre is at risk of closing. Voctada urges Council to commit to funding and operating the VIC for 2017. And, that unless a proven viable alternative is found, Council will continue to fund and operate the Chester VIC. For more details, go to Breaking News. A note to MODC Council: Dear Councillors, The tourism sector makes an important contribution to Canada's economy in every region of the country. In

Municipal Council and Village Commission Agree to Collaborate on Water Study ? Yesterday morning’s meeting between the Village Commission and Municipal Council was well attended. Village Chair, Ray Cambria spoke of the need for central water in the village, not only as a result of our current drought but also because of the need to plan for future climate change possibilities. Central water plays a vital role in ensuring economic development. And economic development, within