The much-needed safety aspect of the Josephine Street sidewalk extension project to provide walkways to the busy corner at Highway 4 outweighed the extra costs after North Huron council found out that the public works department was requesting an additional $57,133.10.
North Huron declares June to be Pride Month
In what first appeared to be a duplication of the discussion held at the last North Huron council meeting, the Pride discussion was back on the agenda at the May 15 meeting, this time to address the requests.
Saugeen to celebrate at Sauble Beach this long weekend following court decision
The Chippewas of Saugeen will be celebrating on Sauble Beach over the long weekend, according to a press release from the band council.
LDSS holds Tech Trade Days, Tech HoF inductions
Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) was buzzing with activity on May 13, as hundreds of parents, elementary school students and past graduates gathered to celebrate the inductees to the Tech Hall of Fame and learn more about what the school has to offer in technical trades education.
North Huron hears Blyth Festival updates on 2023 season
NORTH HURON – Rachel King and Gil Garratt from the Blyth Centre for the Arts/Blyth Festival…
Free life skills seminars for young adults coming this summer to South Bruce
The Municipality of South Bruce is offering free life skills training seminars to young adults ages 16 - 25. The workshops are sponsored through the Early Investments in Education and Skills (EIES) funding provided by the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO).
North Huron childcare user survey results released
Manager of Children’s Services Trisha McLean shared the results of a childcare survey sent out in February to families using at least one of the four North Huron childcare programs.
Wingham dancers win golden ticket at national competition
A competitive team of dancers from Wingham’s The Dance Factory punched the golden ticket at the Starpower National Dance Competition in Niagara Falls, NY, and studio owner Lauren Sutherland couldn’t be prouder.
Wingham community garden gearing up for growing season
The Wingham Community Garden and Orchard will be pulling weeds over the next few weeks in preparation for the 2023 growing season.
Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School track and field day in photos
Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School held its annual track and field day on May 12 in Wingham.
Huron County awards construction tenders
County council awarded several contracts for its 2023 roads, bridges, and culverts construction at the April 26 regular meeting.
Chi Cheemaun pays tribute to man who named her in annual tradition
A hush came over the people gathered on the shore of Georgian Bay as The Chi Cheemaun rounded the corner and turned to begin its journey past the Cape Croker Lighthouse, where family and friends gather each year to witness an annual tradition that honours the man who named the famous ferry.
Morris-Turnberry council passes 2023 budget
Better late than never, Morris-Turnberry council passed its 2023 budget on May 2 after several months of deliberations and waiting for cross-border financials.
County hears how proposed Provincial Policy Statement 2023, Bill 97 affects Planning Act
County councillors heard an informative and in-depth presentation from Sandra Weber, director of planning and development, and Denise Van Amersfoort, manager of planning, regarding the proposed Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) 2023 and Bill 97 changes to the Planning Act at the May 2 regular Huron
Murdered and missing honoured at historical site, previously original Nawash settlement in what is now Owen Sound
Giche Namewikwedong Reconciliation Garden Circle, located in Nawash Park, Owen Sound, was once again the backdrop for a day of remembrance for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people (MMIW2S).
