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.
Blyth celebrates New Year’s Eve with drive-in fireworks display
The streets of Blyth were bustling on New Year’s Eve – an incredible showing of cars that surpassed all expectations when the community put on a fireworks display to raise spirits during these uncertain times.
North Huron council requests more information about electric vehicle chargers
The recent announcement of a conflict of interest has triggered a pause in installing electric vehicle charging stations in North Huron. Council has requested that ChargerCrew come before them to answer some questions before making any decisions.
North Huron appoints casual bylaw, property standards officer
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.
