Immigration Partnership Manager Mark Nonkes presented a report to Huron County council on May 22 regarding a 2023 immigrant research project that the Huron County Immigration Partnership undertook in collaboration with the University of Guelph’s Community Engaged Scholarship Institute.
North Huron council approves two backup generator tenders; Wingham
NORTH HURON—Safety measures during power outages in Wingham will be bolstered with the installation of backup generators at two key locations.
Superior Court awards $3.22 million in court costs to Saugeen First Nation
Ontario Superior Court Justice, the Honourable Susan Vella, ruled in favour of the Chippewas of Saugeen, awarding the reserve a substantial sum of $3.22 million for court costs, disbursements and HST
Wingham Townhall Theatre agreement reached; BIA awaits MOU from township
The Wingham Business Improvement Area (BIA) and the Township of North Huron have reached a provisional agreement regarding the day-to-day operations of the Wingham Townhall Theatre, according to BIA Chair Dave Tiffin.
Maitland Conservation and Saugeen Ojibway Nation working towards building collaborative relationship
Maitland Conservation (MC) General Manager Phil Beard and Jayne Thompson, communications and GIS-IT coordinator, presented a report to members on May 7 regarding a recent introductory workshop held between MC and the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON).
North Huron reaffirms position on wind turbines
During the May 21 regular council meeting, North Huron councillors discussed a request from the Multi-Municipal Energy Working Group (MMEWG), for the township to reaffirm its position not to host wind turbines, originally declared in 2013.
Popular Indigenous musicians to headline Huron County Multicultural Festival
The Huron County Multicultural Festival recently announced an expanded two-day event, which will be kicked off on Fri. June 28 by the popular Indigenous duo, husband-and-wife team, ShoShona Kish and Raven Kanatakta, better known as Digging Roots.
Wingham Homecoming 2024 a community-driven event: organizer
The 2024 Wingham Homecoming celebration is approaching quickly, and organizer Joe Carter is overwhelmed with the support he and his wife Heidi have received since announcing they would take over organizing the event late last year.
North Huron Council approves amendment to ice in/out policy
Director of Recreation and Children’s Services Kelly Steiss presented a report to North Huron Council on May 6, highlighting the success of last year’s exemption to the regular ice season at the arena in Wingham.
Your local tax dollars working to keep North Huron Firefighters safe
NORTH HURON—On May 16, the North Huron Fire Department (NHFD) received a significant boost to its…
Blyth Ladies Baseball League moving on to cheaper fields
The Blyth Ladies Baseball League wants a better deal on ball diamonds and is moving on to cheaper fields.
Voting day set for DGR referendum in South Bruce
South Bruce Council approved a bylaw authorizing the “submission of a question” to the municipality’s electors through a referendum, subsequently setting dates for advanced voting and voting day.
Trout Unlimited Canada proposes ‘Cooling Streams Program” at former Witter’s Pond site
MILDMAY—On April 23, a Trout Unlimited Canada delegation proposed to South Bruce Council to plant…
Wingham BIA clarifies position on Town Hall Theatre
The operation parameters of the Wingham Town Hall Theatre were openly discussed at the April 2 regular North Huron council meeting, but a decision on how to proceed was deferred to a later date after BIA Chair Dave Tiffin requested more time for a constructive conversation.
Abandoned Wescast employees hold protest over $10 million in payments owed to workers
It’s been nine months since Wescast Industries shuttered its doors, laying off 180 workers from its Wingham-based foundry with a promise that the closure would be temporary.
