Reeve Bernie Bailey is looking for clarification from Huron County council regarding the differences in which Indigenous Peoples are being acknowledged in the Land Acknowledgement statements both governments have recently started using.
Huron County council approves purchase of two new ambulances
County council approved the purchase of two new ambulances, but they likely won’t be delivered until the end of 2022.
Truth and Reconciliation, not just a checked box
I want to address the elephant in the room. Truth and Reconciliation is hard work for everybody, not just a box to check off and say it is done.
University studies released on possible use of hemp CBD in the fight against COVID-19
Recent headlines announcing a discovery that includes using CBD as a possible way to combat the coronavirus have local expert Ashely Vander Velden, from Naturally Bongins in Wingham, concerned.
Howick CBO to help part-time in North Huron
The Township of North Huron approved a request from Jamie McCarthy, director of public works, to hire additional building inspectors to assist RSM Building Consultants.
North Huron clerk provides quarterly update to council
North Huron Clerk Carson Lamb provided his quarterly update, covering the fourth quarter of 2021, to North Huron council at the first regular meeting of 2022.
New and improved website for Huron County libraries
Library services in Huron County are easier to access with a new and improved website.
Wingham Trailer Park development decision deferred again
North Huron council agreed to defer a decision regarding the development of the former Wingham Trailer Park land after several landowners, who disagree with the proposed 73-unit apartment building slated for that location, presented a petition.
Hutton Heights subdivision in Wingham one step closer to reality
Director of Finance Darcy Chapman requested permission from North Huron council to submit an application to Infrastructure Ontario to bring the Hutton Heights subdivision plans to the next phase.
Huron County invites residents to engage with them on the 2022 budget
The County of Huron has sent out an invitation to its residents to engage with them during the 2022 budget process, directing ratepayers to the county’s website to learn more about it.
Huron Out of the Cold program extends hours to include day use
The Omicron variant has prompted the Huron Out of the Cold: Heart to Home emergency cold weather shelter to extend its hours to include refuge during the day for those in need.
Huron County releases 2022 draft budget
Michael Blumhagen, treasurer for the County of Huron, presented the draft budget for 2022 at a special budget meeting held during the regular council session on Jan. 5.
Morris-Turnberry youth signs motocross sponsorship deal with Kawasaki
Caleb Vankoughnett is well on his way to achieving his goal to become a professional motocross racer, after signing a sponsorship deal with Kawasaki.
Huron County invited to participate in pilot housing project
An affordable small home designed to be carbon net negative is one of the options the County of Huron will investigate in its search for solutions to the housing crisis.
North Huron passes annual drinking water system review
The Safe Drinking Water Act requires an accredited operating authority to operate all municipal water systems. In addition, these authorities must provide annual reports to the water system owner.
