The sounds and smells of summer drifted across Arthur “Butch” Elliott Azhdayoniquot Memorial Cultural Grounds, formerly Cape Croker Park, as hundreds gathered to celebrate Summer Solstice and National Indigenous Day on June 21.
Huron County staff prefer roundabout at Airport Line and County Road 83
Cameron Harper, Huron County’s director of public works, presented a report to county council on June 22 regarding the ongoing safety issues at the intersection of Airport Line and County Road 83, which included the results of an improvement study and an update on the environmental assessment (EA).
Fundraiser and Food Trucks by the Runway
The Wingham airport was the place to be on Sunday to visit some local vendors and grab a bite to eat.
IN PHOTOS: Howick Minor Ball Day 2022
The Howick Hawks U7 squad defeated the Goderich Seahawks 14 - 13 in a close game during Howick Minor Ball Day at the Fordwich ball diamond on June 25. All of the Howick Minor Ball teams were in action that day.
North Huron hosts grand opening of new Blyth fire hall, public works building
The new fire hall and public works building officially opened in Blyth on June 23 after a two-year delay caused by the pandemic.
North Huron Food Share honours longtime volunteer
For 18 years, Joyce Johnston has given her time and energy to the North Huron Food Share program, helping others and selflessly ensuring that those who need a little extra help with food are looked after.
Independent Motorcycle Club presents donation to Sacred Heart Catholic School
Members of the Wingham Independent MC presented a cheque for $1,000 to the Sacred Heart Catholic School’s breakfast club on June 20, part of the funds the group raised during the year at various fundraising events.
North Huron declares Thresher’s Reunion a ‘municipally significant event’
North Huron council approved a request from the Huron Pioneer Thresher and Hobby Association for its event to be declared of municipal significance so the association could apply for a special occasions permit from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).
Wingham Firefighters’ Association receives approval for Canada Day fireworks
North Huron council approved a request from the Wingham Firefighters’ Association authorizing the annual Canada Day fireworks at the Libro Ball Field.
Wingham and District Hospital receives generous gift from Vance Fund
The Wingham and District Hospital received a grant of $63,720 from the Leland and Thora Vance Fund on June 20.
Request to revisit Howson Dam demolition denied
North Huron council held another discussion about the Howson Dam in response to a letter dated May 25 from several community members, who told councillors that they believed the information provided before the decision to demolish the aging structure was “incorrect guidance.”
Zoning bylaw change approved for Wingham plaza
North Huron council approved a zoning bylaw change to allow Pharmasave to move its operations from its downtown address to the plaza at 40 Josephine St.
South Bruce CLC reviews results of three studies
The South Bruce Community Liaison Committee (CLC) met via Zoom on June 16 to receive the Aggregate Resource Study, the Deep Geological Repository (DGR) Conceptual Design layout, and a brief introduction to the Confidence in Safety Report.
NWMO announces successful demonstration of engineered barriers
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) recently announced that they have successfully completed a “full-scale demonstration of the engineered barriers that will safely contain and isolate Canada’s used nuclear fuel in a deep geological repository (DGR).”
Critically endangered ‘Ojibwe Spirit Horses’ visit Seaforth P.S.
Before the arrival of European settlers, the Original People of this land had incredible helpers called Ojibwe Spirit Horses.
