County council has adopted a formal process for flag protocols at county-owned properties.
Fees for new EV charging stations set by Huron County
Derry Wallis, climate change and energy specialist for the County of Huron, presented several options for county council to choose from regarding how much it will cost electric vehicle drivers to use one of the 22 new electric vehicle charging stations scattered throughout the county.
Tim Prentice introduced to Maitland Conservation board
One of the newest Maitland Conservation (MC) staff members – Tim Prentice, field services specialist – was introduced to board members at the MC’s regular meeting last month.
Hefty price tag for upgrades to Wingham patrol yard
Upgrades for the public works department patrol yard on London Road in Wingham are needed. And the price tag is a hefty one that will likely go up with the current cost for construction materials and labour, according to Huron County Engineer Steve Lund.
Huron County CAO recognized by peers in global publication
Huron County CAO Meaghan Wark has been recognized in a global publication titled 2022 Global Government Innovators, an e-book released on Dec. 9, 2022.
‘Excited to be back’
Kent Readman grew up in Wingham, and after eight years away, he has returned home.
Under the ‘B’
Erin, Jordyn and Logan Stewart join in the fun playing Christmas Bingo at the Alice Munro Library on Dec. 30. Bingo was one of several December Fun events held at the library throughout the month. (Below) Sandra Murphy brought her kids, Harrison McGee, 4, and Gillian McGee, 8, to play.
Maitland Conservation issues watershed conditions statement
Maitland Conservation (MC) issued a Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety for all municipalities in the Maitland and Nine Mile River watersheds on Dec. 30 after mild temperatures caused the recent fast melt of the accumulation of snow from last week’s blizzard.
Saugeen First Nation Food Bank and Garden among recipients of FCC AgriSpirit Funds
The Saugeen First Nations (SFN) Food Bank and Community Garden are one of the recipients of this year’s grants from Farm Credit Canada (FCC) AgriSpirit Funding.
North Huron holds first 2023 budget meeting
The Corporation of the Township of North Huron held its first 2023 budget meeting on Dec. 16.
‘Music of Christmas’ concert held at Listowel’s Knox Presbyterian Church
Listowel’s Knox Presbyterian Church held its annual ‘Music of Christmas’ concert on Dec. 18 with two shows, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. The church was filled to the rafters as people enjoyed the festive choir singing hymns and celebrating their Saviour’s birth.
State of emergency to remain in place on Saugeen until overdose rates stabilize
The Ogimaa (Chief) of Saugeen, Conrad Ritchie, updated community members on Dec. 16 regarding the recent declaration putting the small community into a state of emergency.
Wingham Salvation Army hosts annual Breakfast with Santa
Santa Claus stopped by the Wingham Salvation Army for breakfast on Saturday, Dec. 17.
Scavenger hunt at Wingham library
Scarlett Montgomery, 6, was having great fun at the Alice Munro Library on Dec. 16, participating in a Christmas Scavenger Hunt. The event is part of the library’s drop-in events scheduled throughout the month.
Singh family gives back to the community with giveaway at Wingham library
Gurpreet and Harpreet Singh wanted to give back to the community that has warmly embraced them since they moved to Wingham and purchased the Circle K convenience store on Josephine Street.
