Rick Sickinger, economic development officer for Huron County, presented a report to county councillors on Jan. 18 informing them of the economic development department’s successful application to the second round of Tourism Relief Funding, which will provide funds to begin the launch of a new maple
F.E. Madill snack program seeking assistance
Lisa Jackson, teacher and snack program coordinator at F.E. Madill Secondary School, is seeking additional help with the food program.
2024 Wingham Homecoming plans officially underway
Recruitment for volunteer committee members is underway to begin planning for the 2024 Wingham Homecoming reunion event officially.
South Bruce CLC holds first meeting of 2023
The South Bruce Community Liaison Committee (CLC) held its inaugural meeting on Jan. 12, its first since the 2022-26 council was sworn in.
Blyth Greenway Trailhead gets $60K financial boost from Tourism Relief Fund
The Blyth Greenway Trailhead, part of the G2G Rail Trail Experience, has received a $60,000 financial injection that will enhance the existing tourism sector in North Huron and assist in the ongoing pandemic recovery efforts by local governments.
No verdict in court case between HPPH, Wingham restaurant
Stephen and Joanne Hill, owners of Buck and Jo’s Restaurant in downtown Wingham, will have to wait a bit longer to hear the verdict on several charges alleging failure to comply with a Section 22 order issued by the region’s medical officer of health on Nov. 5, 2021.
Huron County draft budget proposes 12.46 per cent levy increase
Michael Blumhagen, director of corporate services and treasurer for Huron County, began the county’s first 2023 budget meeting on Jan. 4 by saying, “It’s just a draft, but it’s a little scary at this point."
North Huron Museum project will not move forward
The North Huron Museum fundraising committee withdrew from its scheduled delegation with the council on Jan. 16 after news of the 2023 budget talks suggested facility closures or third-party operations.
North Huron looking to cut $1M from budget to reduce proposed 20.65 per cent tax increase
The Township of North Huron’s council and staff members met for the second time to discuss the 2023 budget on Jan. 12 at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre.
Maitland Conservation leading the charge to save the region’s natural habitat
Maitland Conservation (MC) is slowly trying to rebuild, restore and regenerate resilient forests and wetlands in the Maitland/Nine Mile watersheds and communities, but more needs to be done to speed up the process as the impacts of climate change continue to wreak havoc around the world and in the r
Maitland Conservation staff outline impacts of Bill 23 for board members
Maitland Conservation (MC) board members requested staff to bring forth a summary of key points to help them better understand how Bill 23 – the More Homes Built Faster Act – will impact conservation authorities.
Huron County begins implementation of Bill 23 changes
Denise Van Amersfoort, manager of planning for the County of Huron, updated county councillors on the changes to the Planning Act that affected the planning application process and removed the requirements for some public meetings.
Huron County adopts formalized flag process
County council has adopted a formal process for flag protocols at county-owned properties.
Fees for new EV charging stations set by Huron County
Derry Wallis, climate change and energy specialist for the County of Huron, presented several options for county council to choose from regarding how much it will cost electric vehicle drivers to use one of the 22 new electric vehicle charging stations scattered throughout the county.
Tim Prentice introduced to Maitland Conservation board
One of the newest Maitland Conservation (MC) staff members – Tim Prentice, field services specialist – was introduced to board members at the MC’s regular meeting last month.
