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.
Survey of North Huron Food Share clients on ODSP reveals more support needed
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) recipients make up nearly half of the clients currently relying on the North Huron Food Share (NHFS) program.
McBurney requests council to review helmet bylaws for e-scooters
Coun. Ric McBurney asked council if they could review the current bylaws for e-scooters, specifically the need for all riders to wear helmets.
Heffer wins four-way race for North Huron reeve
Paul Heffer will be the next Reeve of North Huron.
North Huron council supports East Ferris resolution calling for increase to ECE wages
Deputy Mayor Trevor Seip pulled a letter from correspondence to North Huron council from the Municipality of East Ferris to the Province of Ontario regarding a request to immediately increase the minimum wage of Early Childhood Educator (ECE) teachers and that urgent attention be given to the childc
Council gives green light to special events, parades
Remembrance Day, two Santa Claus parades, and New Year’s Eve fireworks in Blyth are all set to go this year; North Huron council voting unanimously to support all four events, waiving the fees and agreeing to road closures and public works support.
Bluevale hall filled to capacity for Morris-Turnberry all-candidates meeting on Oct. 13
The Bluevale Community Hall filled to capacity for the Morris-Turnberry all-candidates meeting on Oct. 13 despite the short notice.
United Way officially announces Northern Huron Community Connection Centre location
The Northern Huron Community Connection Centre will be located at St. Pauls Trinity Anglican Church on John St. in Wingham, the official announcement being made at the Oct. 17 regular North Huron council meeting.
