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).
IN PHOTOS: 2023 Kin Cares Youth Group Carnival
The Kin Cares Youth Group hosted a fundraising carnival on Saturday, April 29 at the Listowel Kin Station, followed by an evening of song to the tunes of High School Musical. The upstart group is looking to bring a disc golf course to Listowel through its fundraising efforts.
Huron County council requests staff report to limit paramedic epaulettes, ambulance decals
Huron County councillors held a lengthy discussion at their regular council meeting on April 19 regarding how to handle the multiple requests for paramedics to wear epaulettes and place decals on their vehicles.
Locals help clean up the town, trails on Waste Free Wednesday
The Wingham Business Improvement Association (BIA) held its first Waste Free Wednesday event of 2023 on April 26, cleaning up litter around town and along the public trails.
Liberal leader hopefuls visit Wingham
Candidates for the top seat of the Ontario Liberal Party (OLP) paid a visit to Wingham on April 29, introducing themselves to the people of Huron-Bruce and holding a question-and-answer session at the Wingham Golf and Curling Club, hosted by the Huron-Bruce Provincial Liberal Association.
Tempers flare during Pride discussion at North Huron council
Tempers got heated at North Huron council’s meeting on May 1 after one councillor found himself in hot water for speaking directly to members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community who had requested that the township once again declare June as Pride Month and fly the Rainbow Flag on the municipal flag pole.
Consultation or engagement; what is the duty to consult?
A night out at the movies, bingo with a meat draw, and most recently a trip to the Owen Sound bowling alley are some of the ways the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is “engaging” with the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) sister territories of Nawash and Saugeen.
Maitland Conservation awards North Perth floodplain mapping contract
Maitland Conservation (MC) board members heard the results of a recent request for proposals (RFP) for a floodplain mapping contract in North Perth.
Sauble residents, cottagers feel left in the dark
Residents and seasonal cottagers are reacting to the Town of South Bruce Peninsula council’s decision to issue a notice of appeal to the Superior Court regarding the recent decision by Justice Susan Vella to honour Treaty #72 and return the beach to its rightful owners, the Chippewas of Saugeen.
Maitland Conservation tree and shrub orders arrive
Maitland Conservation (MC) Stewardship Services received nearly 25,000 trees, shrubs, and seedlings at its location on Marietta Street in Wroxeter on April 20, just in time for Earth Day tree planting events on April 22.
Maitland Conservation board identifies projects, activities to learn more about in 2023
Every year, the Maitland Conservation (MC) board members choose projects and activities that MC is engaging in so they can learn more about this work. The information sessions can be incorporated into a regular meeting, or a tour could be organized before a regular meeting.
