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.
No truth or reconciliation happening in Sauble Beach
I have been going to Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) since before I even knew what a treaty with Indigenous People was. And when I say SON, that includes Sauble Beach.
Wingham BIA, LWHA to collaborate on doctor recruitment
The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) and the Wingham BIA hope to join forces and develop new, innovative ways to attract new doctors to the area.
North Huron council updates Wingham BIA on activities
The Wingham Business Improvement Association (BIA) held its regular monthly meeting on April 20 at the Hot Stove Lounge in the North Huron Wescast Community Complex.
Wingham BIA to honour Leland and Thora Vance for generosity
The Wingham Business Improvement Area (BIA) board members discussed how to properly honour the late Leland and Thora Vance for the generous $7 million fund they set up at the Waterloo Region Community Foundation.
Film viewing inspires community building workshop
The Wingham Community Connectors held a community building event at Maitland River Elementary School on April 18 that began by watching the award-winning feature film The Great Disconnect.
Wingham oncology clinic’s patients are more than just numbers
A diagnosis of any type of cancer can be a frightening experience full of unknowns, unfamiliar doctors, and medications that can make you feel very ill.
North Huron Town Hall renos near completion
Upgrades to the North Huron Town Hall in Wingham are nearing completion, after a short break for winter weather.
Spring clean up
Foodland owner Bruce Armstrong and staff member Ryan took advantage of the nice weather on Saturday, April 15 to clean up the litter on the empty lot next to the grocery store.
Musical Muskrat Festival to return this year
North Huron council approved a motion from Denise Lockie, community engagement coordinator, adopting an updated memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Musical Muskrat Festival, a popular annual event that ran for 18 years until COVID restrictions halted in-person activities.
