Maitland Conservation (MC) held its annual general meeting (AGM) on Feb. 16 via Zoom. They elected a new chair, vice-chair, and second vice-chair to the board of directors.
Maitland Conservation Foundation seeking donations, volunteers for 2022 fundraising campaigns
The beauty of nature inspires many activities in the great outdoors, like family picnics, photography, fishing, and boating on the many waterways, forests, and campgrounds in this area.
NWMO announces property value protection program
A recent announcement from the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) says that property values in the vicinity of the proposed deep geological repository (DGR) will be protected if South Bruce is selected.
Local senior sends letter of praise to North Huron council
A self-described senior and long-time resident of Wingham recently sent a heartfelt letter to North Huron council thanking them for their continued support and maintenance of the Alice Munro Library.
North Huron approved for Municipal Modernization Program
The Township of North Huron was approved for the third intake of the Municipal Modernization Program, which will continue to help improve the delivery of critical programs and services that people rely on every day while saving taxpayer dollars.
Huron County Immigration Partnership seeking volunteers for newcomer mentoring program
The Huron County Immigration Partnership is implementing a new Huron-Perth project. They are looking for volunteers to participate in a training program designed to help newcomers to Canada and temporary foreign workers as they settle into the region’s rural communities.
United Way shares plans for proposed Northern Huron Connection Centre
The most vulnerable residents of northern Huron County may soon have a place to go that will help them with their most urgent needs, even if it is just to get some rest and have a cup of coffee.
Work on high-speed internet in rural communities underway in Howick Township
Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT), a non-profit, municipally-led broadband expansion project, is well underway. Currently, the project is working in Huron County, installing the fibre optic lines necessary for a better internet connection.
Heffer appointed to North Huron Museum fundraising committee
Wingham Ward councillor Paul Heffer will sit on the fundraising committee for the North Huron Museum Relocation Capital Project as North Huron council’s representative.
Wingham Columbus Centre request for relief debated by council
Lockdown measures in place due to the ongoing pandemic have set the Wingham Columbus Centre back financially again this year.
Marathon council meeting prompts requests for changes in North Huron
A six-hour council meeting on Feb. 7 has North Huron councillors asking for two changes in the procedures.
North Huron defends decision to ask for help with community complexes
Councillors and staff defended their decision to send a letter out to surrounding municipalities requesting assistance with the deficit currently being experienced by the North Huron recreation department.
North Huron council approves 2022 municipal budget
The Township of North Huron held its statutory public meeting required to complete their annual budget process on Feb. 7.
Legal marijuana sales begin in Wingham on Feb. 11
After months of renovations, paperwork, and multiple interviews with police detectives, Ashley Vander Velden and Bill George, owners of Naturally Bongins in Wingham, can legally sell marijuana to people over the age of 19.
Developer for Wingham Trailer Park land to revisit design of proposed apartment building
North Huron councillors held a long and sometimes heated debate at its Feb. 7 meeting regarding a request from the developer of a proposed apartment building on the grounds of the former Wingham Trailer Park.
