Maitland River Elementary School held its annual Holiday Show on Dec. 18 and 19. Students performed several holiday numbers, much to the delight of the crowd.
Staff to seek snow removal solutions for busy Wingham intersection
All North Huron councillors approved a notice of motion by Coun. Mitch Wright on Monday night.
Blyth New Year’s Eve fireworks show set for Dec. 31
New Year’s Eve in Blyth will again be filled with the fabulous sights and sounds of fireworks that will bring in 2024 with new hopes and dreams.
‘Selfies with Santa’ at Sleep Culture
Sleep Culture in Listowel held its annual ‘selfie with Santa’ event on Dec. 10. Harper Schlauch, 10, stopped in with her mom to drop off some donations for local food hampers and take a selfie with the jolly elf himself.
VIP visit
Santa and Mrs. Claus visited the Christmas Market held at the Listowel Legion on Sat. Dec. 9. The big man was available to take photos and wishes from the children on hand at the event. Pictured with him is George and his grandmother.
Shoreline bluffs continue to be at a high risk of collapse
Maitland Conservation (MC) and Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) are warning landowners and the public that the shoreline bluffs are at a high risk of collapse, urging people to be aware of the imminent danger and take precautions.
Warden commemorates lives of victims on National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Warden Glen McNeil opened the Huron County council meeting on Dec. 6 with heartfelt words of commemoration, recognizing National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
South Bruce CLC hosts Q&A with Finland DGR tour participants
South Bruce Deputy Clerk Vivian Kennedy moderated a discussion with attendees of this year’s tour of the Onkalo Deep Geological Repository (DGR) in Finland, who answered submitted questions from community members during the Dec. 7 online Community Liaison Committee (CLC) meeting.
Convicted Wingham restaurant owner’s appeal heard in court
The owner of a Wingham restaurant was back in court on Wednesday, Dec. 6 to present evidence in an appeal of his conviction for failing to comply with Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) officers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bluevale Christmas Market raises funds for 2024 Bluevale Homecoming
Bluevale and surrounding community members held a Christmas Market at the community hall on Dec. 10, spreading Christmas cheer and raising funds for the 2024 Bluevale Homecoming celebration.
Neyaashiinigmiing councillor holds memorial walk, two youth missing for 30 years remembered
On Oct. 22, 1993, teenagers Leslie Jones (a.k.a. Leslie Waukey) and Shawn Jones (a.k.a. Shawn Steven Lee Freeman) left Neyaashiinigmiing to go to a dance in Lion’s Head and never came home.
Maitland Conservation Foundation ‘Inspired by Nature’ campaign continues
The Maitland Conservation Foundation (MCF) works in partnership with Maitland Conservation (MC) to raise funds for various watershed projects. The Foundation is in the second year of its five-year ‘Inspired by Nature’ fundraising campaign to raise $650,000.
Township reviews Donation and Fee Waiving Policy, Dec. 4
North Huron council recently requested that staff review the township’s current Donation and Fee Waiving Policy. That review was presented to council at the Dec. 4 regular council meeting.
North Huron endorses resolution circulating to increase Ontario Works financial assistance
Coun. Lonnie Whitfield pulled two items from the correspondence received for information by North Huron council during the Dec.4 council meeting.
Townes: New fees and charges bylaw intends to reduce costs to taxpayers
Chris Townes, director of finance for North Huron, said that during the Nov. 20 meeting, North Huron councillors did not ask him to provide information regarding which municipalities he contacted in the alleged research to compare recreation fees and charges before updating the 2024 fee schedule.
