North Huron CAO Dwayne Evans presented the new human resources manual to council at its Sept. 13 meeting.
Proposed Gypsy Lane name change causes heated discussion in council
Angry residents from Blyth spoke their minds at the beginning of the in-person council meeting on Monday evening after a plea from Nathanya Barnett, a Romani descendant, for council to allow the request from the Blyth BIA to change the name of Gypsy Lane.
Draft community engagement report on DGR project released
The answers are in, from an independent survey conducted in South Bruce recently to determine the term “willingness.”
Swedish mayor joins nuclear waste expert to discuss DGR at CLC meeting
Two guests from Sweden joined the monthly Community Liaison Committee (CLC) on Sept. 2 to talk about their experiences with the nuclear industry and their progress on building a deep geological repository (DGR) for used nuclear fuel.
Truth and Reconciliation calls to action on education continued
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) provides regular updates on the progress of the Truth and Reconciliation (TRC) calls to action (CTA), keeping tabs on governments, educational and religious institutions, civil society groups, and all Canadians for full and meaningful implementation on all of the
Huron County offers one-time licensed childcare relief
Parents struggling to make ends meet during the pandemic will get a break in licensed childcare fees for Oct., the county announced in a press release.
Huron County to discuss vaccine passports at October meeting
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.
