The United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is once again gearing up for its annual Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) fundraiser, and they are inviting everyone to join them for this family-friendly winter event in support of local individuals experiencing hurt, hunger and homelessness.
Huron budget talks begin with a 8.39% levy hike on table
County Treasurer Michael Blumhagen presented the first draft of the Huron County 2025 budget to councillors at the Jan. 8 regular meeting, proposing a levy increase of $4,434,779 or 8.39 per cent year over year to a total of $57,261,386
Huron County updates aggregate strategy; council grapples with balancing extraction and community interests
County councillors discussed the county’s updated aggregate strategy, with some raising concerns about balancing the economic needs of the industry with environmental protection and community interests.
Happy New Year from the Bilyeas
As we bring in the new year of 2025, my husband Chris and I wish you, our new community, the…
MC board discuss balancing naturalization and public aesthetics in Gorrie
Lockie noted that the naturalized area will develop more diversity and visual appeal as the native plants and vegetation mature.
Groundwater research project approved
The research aims to identify water chemical properties in groundwater that may interfere with or enhance their treatment technology and investigate the effectiveness of their developed treatment system for various PFAS.
GLIDING INTO THE NEW YEAR
Cory Bilyea photo GLIDING INTO THE NEW YEAR – 16-month-old Aubrey Yuill enjoys her second time…
Update: The Trews Reschedule Acoustic Trio Show
WINGHAM – The Trews are thrilled to announce the new date for their Acoustic Trio show at the…
Maitland Conservation to consider disc golf at Falls Reserve
The board members generally supported the approach of carefully evaluating the compatibility of disc golf with the other uses and environmental considerations at the Falls Reserve before making any decisions.
Apartments for youth in HPCAS care set aside in new affordable apartment complex
Huron County Director of Social and Property Services Barbara Hall presented a report to county council at the Dec. 18 regular meeting.
Children’s Services to receive startup funds for Blyth childcare expansion
Blyth will have up to 26 new childcare spaces by 2026, utilizing startup funds from the Ministry of Education.
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.
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.
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.
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.
