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.
North Huron’s hunt for animal control officer continues
The Township of North Huron is still looking for a suitable replacement for an animal control officer, after the retirement of Jim Renwick and the passing of Robert Trick left the area without a qualified and equipped company/individuals to provide the service.
Huron County council discusses green initiatives
Council members heard several reports on Dec. 1 about how the county addresses climate change locally, including the future of their fleet of vehicles and actions to reduce their carbon footprint.
Financial investor for electric vehicle chargers declares conflict of interest
An initiative that would see 26 Level 2 electric vehicle charging ports installed in Huron County has been put on hold after a conflict of interest was discovered between one of the financial investors, SparkPark, and Natural Resources Canada (NRCan).
North Huron appoints CBO, drainage superintendent
CAO Dwayne Evans updated North Huron councillors on the appointment of a new chief building official (CBO) and a drainage superintendent.
Blyth to hold New Year’s Eve fireworks display
Enthusiastic volunteers will host a New Year’s Eve fireworks display at the Blyth and District Community Centre, and North Huron council agreed to waive the fees associated with the event to help.
Environmental studies underway in Teeswater
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) provided updates on several currently underway studies in Teeswater, outlining what they are testing from the borehole sites and providing information on the environmental studies launched earlier this year.
North Huron updates flag policy
Township council voted in favour of an updated flag policy that includes raising alternative flags and considerations for half-mast requests after a request was made by council for staff to review the current bylaw in June 2021.
