Maitland Conservation (MC) General Manager/Secretary Treasurer Phil Beard has rescinded his plan to retire due to the provincial restructuring proposal for Conservation Authorities and the resulting uncertainty.
The joy of giving
As I sit to write this, it is two days to Christmas. By the time you read this, it will likely be mid-January, celebrations will be finished, the ribbons and bows will be gone, and the New Year’s hangover will be yet another memory.
Anti-fraud experts say seniors in the crosshairs
Elderly residents in Huron and South Bruce are losing hundreds of thousands of dollars to scams, from fake cryptocurrency investments to “grandparent” emergencies, local police and financial advisors warned at a recent anti‑fraud seminar held on Dec. 18 in Wingham.
MC pushes back on CA merger plan in ERO submission, warns of a whole new layer of red tape
During the Dec. 17 board meeting, members discussed their response to what they described as “leading questions” from the Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) sent to CAs across Ontario for their input on the proposed amalgamation.
Maitland River Elementary School holds annual Holiday Show Dec. 16.
Maitland River Elementary School held its annual Holiday Show on Tues. Dec. 16. kindergarten Class…
Bhardwaj presents CIP report
Economic Development Officer Ritu Bhardwaj presented an overview to North Huron Council on Dec. 15, updating them on the success of the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Applications.
Central Huron, North Huron agree to updated fire services financial model
North Huron Council received two reports from Director of Fire and Emergency Services Chad Kregar regarding cross-border fire services agreements.
Rural employers facing hurdles as Ottawa tightens rules around foreign workers
At a recent webinar hosted by the Huron County Local Immigration Partnership, several featured speakers highlighted how Canada’s rules on international post-secondary students and international temporary workers have changed.
Heffer’s first Strong Mayor Budget backed by council
North Huron’s new strong mayor system got its first real test on Friday, Dec. 12, as Reeve Paul Heffer’s 2026 draft budget, featuring a 3.89 per cent property tax levy increase, was formally unveiled and quickly cleared its initial hurdle.
30-year-old fire truck rides off into sunset
Rescue 7 rolled into service when the Spice Girls topped the charts and dial‑up internet was still a novelty.
Former Wingham youth Keith Nethery returns to help his old parish
“It’s a special thing to be here, even though it’s just the interim priest in charge,” Rev. Keith Nethery said about his return to Wingham as the interim priest of the Ministry of Hope, stepping in to ease the transition from Rev. JoAnn Todd.
Wingham residents rediscover 1946-47 class photo
Long-time Wingham residents Gerald Marks and his wife Connie Burke were digging through some old boxes that had been stored in their basement when they came across something interesting.
North Huron CIP structural grant awarded to Echo’s of Glow
As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the local economy, the Township of North Huron has awarded a $2,595 grant to Echoes of Glow for structural renovations at its downtown Wingham location.
An(other) open letter to Coun. Palmer
Thank you, North Huron Councillor Chris Palmer, for opening the door for me to talk about the subject of climate change.
North Huron council approves emergency HVAC replacement at community complex
North Huron council approved a request from Director of Recreation Kelly Steiss to replace the rooftop units and furnace/air conditioning at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex.
