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.
Falls Reserve Conservation Area to install state-of-the-art septic system
new septic system at the campground just outside of Goderich will include direct sewage drainage to 56 campsites, eliminating the need to dump before you go, and an improved state-of-the-art, more centralized dumping station for the remainder of the trailer sites.
Truth and Reconciliation, 94 calls to action
The Truth and Reconciliation 94 calls to action are a direct result of the Indian Residential School settlement agreement that began in September 2007, intending to bring a fair and lasting resolution to the legacy of the Indian Residential Schools (IRS).
NWMO presents conceptual used fuel packaging plant and talks hot cells to CLC
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) presented a concept to members of the Community Liaison Committee (CLC), showing a model of the Used Fuel Packaging Plant (UFPP) and computer graphics representing the process.
Gorrie Mill demolition contract awarded
Maitland Conservation decided to hire C & R Barn Removal and Salvage Company to remove the Gorrie Mill for a significantly lower amount of money than originally anticipated.
Fire prevention greatly impacted by COVID-19 in 2020
The pandemic significantly impacted the North Huron Fire Department’s ability to make sure both fire stations continuously met all new federal and provincial restrictions and requirements, according to the fire department’s annual report.
Fire department responded to 41.5 incidents in Morris-Turnberry during 2020
The Fire Department of North Huron responded to 41.5 incidents in Morris-Turnberry last year.
Protect Our Waterways hosts webinar focused on willingness
Protect Our Waterways-No Nuclear Waste (POW-NNW) hosted a webinar that explored questions around consent and willingness in the context of the very long-term challenge of nuclear waste.
Saugeen Ojibway Nation disappointed with court decision
A decision 20 years in the making has left a sour taste in the mouths of people who belong to the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON). They are vowing to fight back against what some call terra nullius, based on the Doctrine of Discovery.
More electric charging stations coming to Huron County
There will soon be more electric vehicle charging stations in Huron County, which is essential to local infrastructure, Warden Glen McNeil said.
