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 reviews 2024 budget
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: more than just a hearing test
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.
Huron County accepts defibrillator donation from Seaforth Optimist Club
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
Alice Munro Festival short story contest accepting entries
The Alice Munro Festival short story contest is now taking submissions for its annual writing competition.
Report: Huron County meets or exceeds most targets for ambulance response time
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.
Significant rent increase approved for new tenants at Huron County-owned apartments
Huron County council approved a significant rental increase at Heartland and Highland Apartments at its Dec. 20 meeting.
Huron County receives workforce project update
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.
Oh paw-lease!
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.
Blyth intersection upgrades near completion
Imran Khalid, Huron County’s director of public works, provided county councillors with an update on the progress at the County Road 25/County Road 4 intersection in Blyth on Dec. 20.
North Huron considering 3.33 per cent tax levy increase
Council held its first official 2024 budget meeting on Dec. 19, and the proposed increase is considerably less than in previous years.
OneCare clients visited by carolling youngsters
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.
My Christmas wish for those who are alone this season
In this time of Christmas cheer, family gatherings and all the glitter that goes with it, my thoughts drift to those suffering during this Christmas season.
Railings finally installed on ramp at Wingham Town Hall
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.
North Huron fire truck rolls over en route to barn fire
A North Huron fire truck rolled into a ditch while responding to a barn fire northwest of Wingham on Dec. 18.
