Cory Bilyea

Director of Finance Chris Townes presented the second draft of North Huron’s 2024 budget on Jan. 12. This budget meeting was the first meeting to be held in the new council chambers, located at the Royal Oaks Health and Wellness Centre, 271 Francis St. in Wingham.

Maitland Conservation (MC) held its regular board meeting on Dec. 20, receiving updates from each department head while extensively reviewing the 2024 draft budget and fee schedules.

Harmony Hearing opened its doors on Oct. 3 at 302 Josephine St. (right across from the post office) and offers much more than hearing tests.

At the Sept. 6 County council meeting, the Seaforth Optimist Club appeared as a delegation to request that Huron County Emergency Services assume responsibility for a public access defibrillator unit that was to be purchased by the Huron East/Seaforth Community Development Trust and placed at the Se

Director of Emergency Services Jeff Horseman presented an in-depth report titled Land Ambulance Response Time Comparison to Huron County council at its Dec. 20 meeting.

Huron County council approved a significant rental increase at Heartland and Highland Apartments at its Dec. 20 meeting.

Vicki Lass, Huron County’s economic development officer, and Clara Leney, economic development coordinator, presented an update to county councillors on the progress of a workforce project made possible by a successful application for an OMAFRA RED Grant for Workforce Development.

Morris-Turnberry’s newest resident, Bella Mae, arrived to her new home with Steve and Tamela Kennedy on Dec. 10. Bella Mae, a Basset Hound, poses for the camera last week.

Council held its first official 2024 budget meeting on Dec. 19, and the proposed increase is considerably less than in previous years.

Clients of OneCare Home and Community Support Services were treated to a special Christmas event on Dec. 13 when the Sacred Heart preschool children came to sing Christmas carols and give their hosts special handmade cards.

Finishing touches are underway on the Wingham Townhall ramp project with railings being installed early last week. The construction fencing is still in place in this photo taken on Dec. 13.