Council approved the appointment of a casual bylaw/property standards officer on Dec. 20 at the last council meeting of 2021.
Local businessman fundraises for family devastated by fire
A fire recently destroyed Bruce and Cindy Casemore’s home, and one local businessman wants to help the family rebuild their home.
Huron and Area Search and Rescue team requests use of municipal building
The Huron and Area Search and Rescue (HASAR) asked North Huron council if they could use one of the vacant municipal buildings in Blyth as a home base for their equipment, vehicles, and training, as they have outgrown their current locations.
Wingham fire hall upgrades exceed grant funding amount
Jamie McCarthy, director of public works, told North Huron council that funding received from the government in December 2020 for upgrading washroom facilities at two municipal buildings would no longer cover both renovations due to an increase in the cost of building materials and labour.
Chippewas of Nawash presented with $25,000 scholarship funds
Founder and CEO of eSupply Canada, Steven Vanloffeld, presented a $25,000 scholarship fund to the Chippewas of Nawash on Dec. 16.
Huron County to provide financial support for vaccine clinics
Local municipalities who are feeling the cost pressures related to hosting COVID-19 vaccination clinics may soon get some relief through the Safe Restart Agreement Funding received in 2020, and the COVID Municipal Operating Fund received in 2021, according to a report presented on Dec. 15 to Huron C
Affordable housing project stalled, request for funding denied by federal government
The Director of Social and Property Services, Barbara Hall, presented some unfortunate news to Huron County council on Dec. 15, telling them that a second funding request submitted to the federal government has been denied.
Snowmobile trail agreements updated to include Bell Lot
Director of Public Works Jamie McCarthy spoke to North Huron council on Monday night about updating the current snowmobile trail agreements.
North Huron council not returning to virtual meetings
Despite the growing concerns surrounding the surge in COVID-19 cases, Reeve Bernie Bailey was the only member of council willing to return to virtual meetings.
Wingham Trailer Park rezoning sees opposition
A handful of Wingham residents expressed their concerns about a rezoning request submitted to North Huron council regarding the former Wingham Trailer Park property during an open meeting on Dec. 20.
Deconstruction of Gorrie Mill continues
The ongoing deconstruction of the Gorrie Mill continues. Locals take the old building apart one piece at a time, on Dec. 17.
Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan final draft presented to North Huron council
Monteith Brown Planning Consultants presented the final draft of the long-awaited Parks, Recreation & Culture Master Plan to North Huron council on Dec. 6, outlining their results and recommendations for moving forward.
IN PHOTOS – 2021 Blyth Santa Claus Parade
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North Huron draft policing, building services budget discussed
The incoming Director of Finance for North Huron told council that police services take up a considerable portion of the protective services budget during his presentation of the draft 2022 budget on Dec. 9.
North Huron council welcomes new director of finance
For the first time since the township’s inception, North Huron has a new finance director; the current director, Donna White, is retiring after 35 years with the township.
