During the councillor’s issues portion of the Huron County council meeting, the topic of vaccine passports was raised. Councillors were informed that the matter would be on the agenda for discussion at the Oct. 6 council meeting.
Assembly of First Nations National Chief visits three local territories
SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO – Newly elected National Chief RoseAnne Archibald visited Neyaashiinigmiing…
Truth and Reconciliation progress on education calls to action
Many Indigenous people in Canada raised on a reserve have not received the proper education…
Saugeen Ojibway Nation appealing title, treaty court decision
SON TERRITORY – The Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) Joint Council launched an appeal of the Ontario…
Blyth community market ends season with live entertainment
BLYTH – The Blyth community market wrapped up its season on Aug. 26, the final day hosting local…
March of Dimes helps Lucknow family, provides funding for modified van
The Irwin family celebrated on Aug. 20 after receiving much-needed funding to modify a van that would accommodate their 18-year-old son, who uses a wheelchair full-time.
North Huron holds pop-up clinic at Wescast Community Complex
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) held a walk-in vaccination clinic on Aug. 19 at the Wescast Community Complex, offering the Pfizer vaccine.
First annual bike parade held in Blyth
Downtown Blyth was filled with colourful bicycles and laughter as the town’s children participated in the first annual bike parade, showing off their decorating and safety skills.
Huron County Slo-Pitch League to hold tournament in North Huron
The Blyth and District Community Centre will host a slo-pitch tournament in August at the Arena Diamond and Radford Diamond, providing that the current public health guidelines remain as they are or improve.
Contract awarded for Wingham daycare exterior work
Jamie McCarthy, North Huron’s director of public works, informed council on Aug. 9 that the Request for Proposals (RFP) for new exterior doors and siding at the North Huron Children’s Centre in Wingham resulted in two submissions.
North Huron receives $100,000 for washroom upgrades
Jamie McCarthy, North Huron’s director of public works, presented some good news to council at its Aug. 9 meeting.
Saugeen Ojibway Nation provides update to CLC on consultation
April Root-Thompson from the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) Environment Office provided an update to the South Bruce Community Liaison Committee (CLC) and interested community members on Aug. 5.
Truth and Reconciliation: Call to Action No. 6 stalled
The recent discovery of Indigenous children’s bodies at several former Indian Residential Schools (IRS) across Canada and the United States has increased the necessity to look deeper into the abuse and murder that took place at these schools...
New chief and council elected at Neyaashiinigmiing
The band members from Neyaashiinigmiing (Cape Croker Reserve) elected a new chief and council on Aug. 6, choosing a female chief this time.
Saugeen Ojibway Nation residents take matters into their own hands after suicides, opioid addiction crisis surge
Opioid addiction, suicide, and intergenerational trauma are a genuine and deadly reality for Indigenous People.
