The South Bruce Nuclear Exploration Team held a two-day forum event at the Teeswater-Culross Community Center on April 4 and April 5. The event included several speakers, panelists, and experts from the nuclear industry in Canada and worldwide.
‘The Great Disconnect’ showing in Wingham, April 18
A film that looks at community well-being, achieving optimal health, and overcoming loneliness and social isolation will be screened at Maitland River Elementary School on Tuesday, April 18, followed by a discussion.
Easter Bunny visits Wingham
The Easter Bunny stopped by Cruickshank Park in Wingham on Saturday, April 8 to deliver some sweet treats and wish all the children a Happy Easter.
Belmore Maple Syrup Festival serves nearly 5,000 people
The 2023 Belmore Maple Syrup Festival was held on Thursday, April 6 and Saturday, April 8 at the Belmore Community Centre, and this year’s event saw the return of an in-person gathering, adding to the success.
2024 Wingham Homecoming may still happen
A local couple in Wingham has begun trying to restore the planning of Wingham’s 2024 Homecoming, reaching out to current and past townspeople to generate interest and seeking volunteers to finish the planning.
Fundraiser for breakfast/snack clubs smashes previous record
From yard sales to barbecues, the Independent Motorcycle Club’s (MC) annual fundraising efforts have provided funding to local school breakfast/snack clubs for 14 years, beginning with a $500 donation in 2009.
Revised Ice In/Ice Out Policy at Wescast Community Complex to include conditions
Director of Recreation Vicki Luttenburger presented a revised Ice In/Ice Out Policy to North Huron council on April 3, which includes updated conditions favourable for minor sports organizations.
North Huron lends support to Bill 5
Coun. Anita Van Hittersum pulled an item from the correspondence to North Huron council, requesting that they send a letter of support to the Ontario government for Bill 5 - Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act.
Three North Huron employees appear on ‘Sunshine List’
Three employees of the Township of North Huron have been named on the annual “Sunshine List.”
North Huron council formally approves budget in recorded vote
The Township of North Huron held its statutory public meeting related to the 2023 budget on April 3, despite the absence of the Director of Finance, Chris Townes, who was ill, according to Reeve Paul Heffer.
Broken heart
On March 13, I received some devastating news. My niece passed away at 28, leaving behind her 11-year-old daughter and eight-month-old son.
Bill 23 and agriculture – how local farmers are affected
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) recently released an informative webinar titled “Home Grown: The Impacts of Bill 23 on Agriculture Across Ontario.”
Shoreline mapping
Maitland Conservation (MC) held a Shoreline Mapping information centre on March 7 at the Knights of Columbus Centre in Goderich, showcasing the completed draft hazard mapping and speaking to citizens about how this may affect their shoreline property.
What is a closed session? And why can’t council disclose land appraisals in open session?
Numerous requests for more details about the sale of municipally-owned land have been made to North Huron council, specifically regarding the recent sale of land earmarked for future development at Hutton Heights and last year’s sale of a portion of the Wingham airport.
Making a mountain out of a molehill
Communication. That’s the word of the day in my house. How quickly things can go downhill if these skills (we as adults should already possess) are not used.
