The new council term began on Nov. 15 in Morris-Turnberry with the swearing-in of new and returning councillors, the appointment of the Deputy Mayor, and a formal inaugural address from Mayor Jaime Heffer.
Expressions of interest for Hutton Heights development open again
The second round of expressions of interest for developing the Hutton Heights subdivision began on Nov. 1. It will run until Nov. 28 at 2 p.m.
Teeswater Medical Centre campaign reaches $2M
A generous donation from Bruce Power brought the Teeswater Medical Centre $100,000 closer to its $2.6 million goal to renovate the existing building into a state-of-the-art medical facility, including space for a new doctor, a pharmacy, and other healthcare professionals.
North Huron council parks changes to downtown parking bylaw
North Huron’s parking bylaw will remain the same, with two-hour parking between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday to Saturday.
North Huron council approves new Fire Coordinator
Deputy Fire Chief Chad Kregar is the new Fire Coordinator with the Huron County Mutual Fire Aid Association, gaining final approval on Nov. 7 from North Huron council and solidifying his nomination.
North Huron council expresses opposition of provincial housing bills
Coun. Anita Van Hittersum pulled three items from the consent agenda at the Nov. 7 regular council meeting, both regarding recent bills set out by the provincial government.
Stranded
My husband and I drove to B.C. in July to greet our newest granddaughter, due on July 27. We drove because what we saw on the news about air travel after the pandemic was pretty scary: lost luggage, cancelled flights, long line-ups, etc.
Bailey, Seip say farewell to North Huron council
The current North Huron council sat together for the last time on Nov. 7, with outgoing Reeve Bernie Bailey and Deputy Reeve Trevor Seip expressing their gratitude to fellow council members, staff, and the community with heartfelt goodbyes.
Winners of the 2022 Huron County Art Show announced
The 2022 Huron County Art Show judges have chosen the top two art pieces to display with their Huron County Art Bank, along with several honourable mentions.
County Road 83 to get paved shoulders from Morrison Line to Highway 4
County Road 83 will get a paved shoulder from Morrison Line to Highway 4 in an effort to decrease the risk to cyclists who use that portion of the road to get to and from work.
Two grassroots groups apply for Vance Funds
WINGHAM – North Huron council received a report from Vicki Luttenburger, director of recreation…
Maitland Conservation board returns to admin building, introduces new staff members
Maitland Conservation (MC) board members returned to the administration building in Wroxeter for the first time since moving to the Wroxeter Community Hall in 2020 due to the social-distancing mandate during the pandemic.
‘Condition Yellow’ declared nine times in Huron County over last couple months
During his October update to the County of Huron, Chief of Emergency Services Jeff Horseman informed the council about an increase in ‘Condition Yellow” declarations during August and September.
Huron County staff to investigate updates to municipal 511 program
Huron East Mayor Bernie MacLellan asked for an update on the municipal 511 program at the recent Huron County council meeting, telling fellow councillors that the subject had come up in his riding during its last council meeting.
Huron County Out of the Cold program to reopen doors Nov. 15
The County of Huron announced that the Out of the Cold program located in Goderich would reopen for the winter months beginning Nov. 15, under new management by the Choices for Change Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Counselling Centre.
