The Sultans of String, along with Indigenous collaborators Marc Meriläinen, Shannon Thunderbird and Alyssa Delbaere-Sawchuk, with virtual appearances by Dr. Duke Redbird, Kendra Tagoona/Tracy Sarazin and Northern Cree, are currently on tour promoting their album, Walking Through the Fire.
MPAC updates council on property assessment framework
Jeremy Gough, account manager for the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), appeared as a delegation to North Huron council at the Oct. 20 special meeting to provide information about MPAC’s role in property assessment in Ontario.
Maitland Conservation board members review three-year work plan, watershed strategy
Maitland Conservation (MC) members reviewed the draft three-year work plan and watershed strategy at their regular board meeting held on Oct. 11 in Wroxeter.
Wingham Town Hall ramp construction at a stand-still
Over a year after the construction began, fencing remains around the front yard of North Huron town hall and the new ramps remain inaccessible. The township has not provided any updates or timelines for the completion of the project.
Goderich deputy mayor sworn in as new county councillor
Goderich Deputy Mayor Leah Noel took the oath of office and was formally sworn in as the newest county councillor on Oct. 18.
Construction on apartment complex in Wingham progressing
The new apartment building located at the former Wingham Trailer Park grounds is moving along nicely. Earlier this month, the roof went on the building, bringing the apartments closer to completion.
Huron County launches recruitment campaign
Huron County Children’s Services staff and management have been working on new initiatives that could help recruit and retain childcare and early childhood education (ECE) workers in the area.
Council hears 2024 budget survey results
Residents of North Huron rank property taxes and infrastructure as top concerns, with a diverse range of age groups and long-term residents prevalent, according to the results of a recent survey by the township.
Huron-Perth Catholic School Board students exceed provincial standards in EQAO testing
The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board (HPCDSB) celebrated the achievement and success of its students on the EQAO provincial assessment of reading, writing, and mathematics.
North Huron endorses Midland resolution on ‘catch and release’
The Township of North Huron endorsed a resolution passed by the Town of Midland to pressure the Ontario government to reform the current ‘catch and release’ justice.
The Festival of Lanterns’ 10th anniversary is certain to scare
The town of Wingham is once again gearing up for the annual Festival of Lanterns, with this year being the 10th anniversary of the spooky event.
Blyth campground remains status quo, for now
The fate of the Blyth campground was once again on the table at the North Huron regular council meeting held on Oct. 17, with councillors debating on the popular camping spot’s future.
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Maitland Conservation Board hears 2023 summer work plan highlights
Jayne Thompson, communications and GIS-IT coordinator at Maitland Conservation (MC), updated board members on member and staff activities that have taken place since June at the Sept. 20 board of directors meeting.
Healthy watersheds, people and wildlife part of One Health Approach initiative
A One Health Approach initiative is bringing representatives from several organizations into a broad conversation about developing an integrated approach to health to reduce the risk of future infectious disease outbreaks.
