North Huron staff will honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Thursday by wearing orange shirts and holding a moment of silence.
North Huron revises mileage rate for staff
Council approved an increase in reimbursable mileage compensation to better align with the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) guidelines regarding the allowance.
North Huron rec facilities may have to hire security guards
CAO Dwayne Evans is exploring options to relieve the stress and increase the safety of their staff members.
Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health aims to improve vaccine confidence
The Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health in Goderich is teaming up with the University of Waterloo (U of W) to improve rural vaccine confidence throughout Huron/Perth/Grey/Bruce counties.
North Huron releases proof of vaccination requirements
The township sent out a media release on Sept. 22 outlining the new requirements for patrons of North Huron's recreation facilities, meeting spaces, halls, and theatres.
In photos – 2021 Lucknow Fall Fair
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Members from Maitland Conservation visit Gorrie Dam site
Conservation Areas Coordinator Stewart Lockie provided a live update on the progress of decommissioning the dam at the Gorrie Conservation Area on Sept. 15, with several members of the board attending.
Maitland Conservation receives work plan progress report
Jayne Thompson, communications and GIS-IT coordinator for Maitland Conservation (MC), updated board members on the progress made by staff over the summer in a report at the September regular meeting.
Huron County small businesses get $90,000 boost
Huron County Economic Development obtained a substantial grant from Digital Main Street’s Ontario Grants Program (OGP) to provide specialists called the Digital Service Squad (DSS) to help local small businesses adopt online technology.
North Huron awards contract for Howson Dam engineering plans
North Huron council received the results from a request for proposals (RFP) for engineering plans that are required to decommission the Howson Bridge and Dam.
Environmental study to be completed at dangerous intersection in Blyth
Jamie McCarthy, North Huron’s director of public works, provided a report to council on Sept. 20 regarding Huron County council’s plans for an environmental study to be conducted at the intersection of County Roads 4 and 25 in Blyth.
North Huron having trouble hiring recreation staff
Director of Recreation and Community Services Vicky Luttenberger spoke at length to North Huron councillors regarding the staffing shortage at both the North Huron Wescast Community Complex and the Blyth Community Centre, saying if they didn’t make some changes, the options would be limited for keep
Council turns down Wingham Minor Hockey request
North Huron council received a letter, signed by the Wingham Minor Hockey Association executive, requesting that they reconsider the ice rates or consider some support for the upcoming season.
Maitland Conservation warns of imminent bluff failure on Lake Huron shores
Maitland Conservation continues to warn residents along the shores of Lake Huron that ongoing erosion along the watershed is causing parts of the bluffs to break away and slide off into the lake.
Language, culture stolen by residential schools now part of reconciliation process
The United Nations (UN) named 2019 as the International Year of Indigenous Languages to highlight the need to preserve, revitalize and promote the use of the world’s estimated 7,000 Indigenous languages - 2,680 of which are considered to be in danger.
