Huron County Director of Social and Property Services Barbara Hall presented a report to county council at the Dec. 18 regular meeting.
North Huron Firefighters updated compensation rates to see first-ever COLA raise
Firefighters in North Huron are getting a much-deserved raise. The raise will include their first-ever cost of living allowance and a wage increase that will better align with current market rates.
County considers Goderich request for assistance with court security costs
The cost of courthouse security and inmate transportation services in Goderich was on the Huron County Council agenda on Dec. 4. The town requested that the county help with the shortfall in provincial funding.
Huron County to maintain existing fees and services charges
On Dec. 4, a joint report from Susan Cronin, director of legislative services/county clerk, and Ljubica Blazevic, deputy county clerk with the county, presented updates to the Fees and Services Charges by-law, including a review of the current fee schedule, to county council.
Ontario Court of Appeal upholds 2023 Superior Court ruling
The Ontario Court of Appeals dismissed the appeals of the Government of Ontario, the Town of South Bruce Peninsula and two landowners from a lower-court ruling that Saugeen First Nations was wrongfully dispossessed of approximately 1.4 miles of Sauble Beach after signing Treaty 72 in 1854.
NYE Fireworks in Blyth approved
New Year’s Eve in Blyth will once again include spectacular lights in the sky as the Blyth Community Betterment Committee (BCBC) and the Blyth Firefighters Association prepare for the annual NYE Fireworks in Blyth event.
Longtime Canadian rockers The Trews excited for Wingham debut
“We’re excited to see Wingham and play for the crowd there. After over 20 years of touring Canada, it’s rare we get to visit a new place, so we’re really looking forward to it."
Blyth Festival team present economic impact study
The economic impact study shows that over the last six seasons (from 2018 to 2024), the festival has generated a total GDP impact of $29 million. In the 2024 season alone, the festival had an economic impact of $8.1 million.
Website provides region-specific information on climate change
“The Climate Project is an accessible online hub of localized climate change information and impacts. Funded by Bruce Power and created by the Nuclear Innovation Institute, this project aims to deliver region-specific climate change data and explain its implications for our community."
Community Risk Assessment completed
“There is always the possibility of an event that could adversely affect the community, including health, property, organization, environment, and society. The best possible mitigation of any fire or life safety risk is to deal with the threat before it occurs,” the CRA report states.
Jamie Heffer appointed Huron County warden
Jamie Heffer, mayor of Morris-Turnberry, has been appointed to the role of the Huron County warden.
Maitland River Elementary School in Wingham held its annual fundraiser Christmas Market
Santa and Mrs. Claus joined in the festivities Nov. 30.
Red Door Milling open house event in Bluevale drew crowds
Red Door Milling officially opened its doors in Bluevale on Nov. 30 with an open house event.
Wescast Community Complex concert rental request approved
“A well-known artist who would attract more attendees than any other North Huron facility could accommodate."
Wingham’s Santa Clause parade brought crowds (and snow) this past weekend
The snow helped to kick off the holiday season as the Wingham Lions Club held its annual Santa Claus Parade on November 30.
