Maitland Conservation (MC) board members made what they described as “a difficult decision” to shut down the popular Wawanosh Park Conservation Area (WPCA) after a lengthy discussion during their regular meeting on Nov. 19.
Request to transfer ownership of Gorrie Conservation Area denied
Maitland Conservation (MC) board members denied a request from Gorrie residents to transfer ownership of Gorrie Conservation Area.
North Huron to re-engage MSS for bylaw/animal control services
Director of Fire and Public Safety Chad Kregar submitted a report to North Huron Council on Nov. 17, requesting that Municipal Support Services Inc. (MSS) be re-engaged by the township.
Vance Funds approved for five projects in Wingham; approval sparks questions of equity among North Huron Wards
North Huron Council received notification from the Waterloo Region Community Foundation of the 2025 Vance Fund recipients at the Nov. 17 regular council meeting, an announcement which sparked a debate among councillors.
The Maitland Granite Curling and Recreation Club cuts the ribbon on a new season
The Maitland Granite Curling and Recreation Club held a special event on Nov. 22, officially…
Wingham trail bridge reopens after vandalism
Reports of vandalism on the Wingham Trail railway bridge brought North Huron Public Works and…
Lune Rise Farms celebrates five years of sustainable, regenerative cannabis farming in South Bruce
When Lune Rise Farms opened its doors in 2020, brothers Marty and CJ Johnston were on a mission to save their family farm by transforming six of the 150 acres of farmland just outside of Teeswater from standard agricultural crops to cannabis.
Provincial policy changes to ICI recycling have township searching for local solutions
The Ontario government’s implementation of changes to recycling programs for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional properties (ICI) has township staff and North Huron councillors searching for a viable solution by the Jan. 1, 2026, deadline.
Cultural summit focused on building belonging through art, culture and heritage
The Huron Cultural Office, in partnership with Local Immigration Partnership, held its annual Huron County Cultural Summit on Nov. 13 at the Lower Hall and Theatre at Blyth Memorial Hall.
North Huron approves parkland dedication bylaw
Staff at the Township of North Huron introduced an updated Parkland Dedication and Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Bylaw on Nov. 3.
Local postpartum doula offers holistic support for new parents
This hidden landscape of post-delivery life is part of local postpartum doula Alyssa Sampson’s focus.
CIP grant awarded to local business
The Council of the Township of North Huron has approved an $8,000 grant to support the expansion of Pick a Posie Vintage, a local business located at 345 Queen Street, Blyth.
Wingham and area community gather to remember
community members gathered at the local cenotaph on Nov. 11 to remember the soldiers, sailors and airmen who fought and died for the cause of freedom.
North Huron celebrates community spirit with Volunteer Appreciation Night
The Township of North Huron celebrated community spirit on Nov. 5 at the Blyth Memorial Hall, with members of 33 different organizations attending this first-time event that highlighted the “heartbeat” of the community, its volunteers.
Wingham Community Garden and Orchard reports record harvest
The Wingham Community Garden and Orchard has broken its own record, according to garden volunteer Phil Beard, producing a whopping 1,969 lbs of fresh fruits and vegetables. It was noted that the orchard produced 480 lbs of fruit this year.
