The first legislated federal holiday on Sept. 30 was meant to commemorate and honour the people who endured the residential school system and their families.
North Huron to replace outdated truck fleet management bylaw with improved 10-year policy
Director of Public Works Jamie McCarthy presented a new plan for managing the fleet of vehicles owned by North Huron and used by several departments, including public works, recreation, facilities, and utilities.
Cliff’s Plumbing and Heating awarded contract to replace Dectron unit at Wescast Complex
orth Huron council received a report from Vicky Luttenburger, director of recreation and community services, at the Oct. 4 council meeting regarding the request for tender (RFT) for replacing the Dectron unit at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex in Wingham.
County-wide working group to address animal control officer needs of lower-tier municipalities
Carson Lamb, clerk for North Huron, has taken the lead in a county-wide working group established to address the current need for animal control officers in several of the lower-tier municipalities.
North Huron hiring full-time CBO
The Township of North Huron is hiring a full-time chief building official (CBO) after exploring options of a shared services agreement with another municipality, which was deemed not feasible at this time.
South Bruce CLC receives willingness survey results
The Community Liaison Committee (CLC) received the results of a recent survey conducted to answer the question, “how the community will determine willingness for allowing the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) to build a Deep Geological Repository (DGR) in South Bruce.”
NWMO commemorates National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with presentation from residential school survivor
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) joined Indigenous people and Canadians across the country in a day of reflection on Sept. 30 to honour the first legislated National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada.
Expansion of Brussels Fire Department approved
The fire hall in Brussels is one step closer to expanding its facilities after Huron County council approved moving the project forward to the next phase, attaining formal, conceptual site plans.
North Huron council approves draft vaccination policy
CAO Dwayne Evans presented a draft vaccine policy to council at its Oct. 4 regular meeting, which unanimously passed after a short discussion.
Blyth Festival artistic director pens open letter to council about Gypsy Lane
Gil Garrett, artistic director of the Blyth Festival, penned an open letter to North Huron council after a request to change the name of a street in Blyth from Gypsy Lane to something more appropriate was tabled by council.
Independent Canada Riders Club donates $5,000 to local schools
The Independent Canada Riders Club (the Independents) held fundraising events this summer and collected a total of $5,000, which they have generously donated to assist with breakfast clubs at five different schools.
Festival of Lanterns changes receive council approval
The Festival of Lanterns will have a little extra safety and space at this year’s event in downtown Wingham with council approving a request from the Wingham BIA to host the occasion on the front lawn of the town hall.
Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation unveils road sign commemorating recovered children
Members of the Chippewas of Nawash walked from Native Child Welfare (NCW) to the Sydney Bay entrance. Members of the Lion’s Head community walked from the little red hall at Purple Valley, where they met up at the entrance to commemorate the first legislated National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
NWMO releases nuclear waste transportation survey results
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) released the results of a survey they say was conducted regarding their transportation planning framework.
Land claim settlement reached between Saugeen Shores, Saugeen Ojibway Nation
Land back, financial compensation, and a commitment to support housing initiatives are all part of settling a long-standing land claim between Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) and the Town of Saugeen Shores.
