The county-wide effort to survey businesses has been completed. Now the Huron County Economic Development Department is sharing the results which identify areas for improvement before they develop an action plan to support local businesses.
South Bruce’s operating budget impacted by a spike in insurance costs
According to a report presented to council, South Bruce’s operating budget will impact the municipal tax levy by 3.7 per cent.
Howick’s 2021 issued building permits surpass previous year
Howick Township’s Chief Building Official David Kopp said 2021 was a good year, and it is looking like the first half of 2022 will follow suit.
South Bruce to begin plowing sidewalk on Ignatz Street in Mildmay
In a report from Coun. Mark Goetz, South Bruce council learned that there are residents in Mildmay who are struggling to travel within the village.
South Bruce council will not budge its on position of POW-NNW’s petition
In a letter to council, Protect Our Waterways – No Nuclear Waste (POW-NNW) asked South Bruce council to consider an alternative to their request that their petition be made public.
Huron-Bruce MPP asks CN Rail to comply with provincial drainage legislature
Is a federally regulated organization required to comply with provincial legislation?
North Huron requests $71,871 from South Bruce to support arena costs
In November, North Huron council passed a motion to direct staff to ask neighbouring municipalities for financial support for their residents’ use of North Huron’s recreation facilities.
Howick council shows support for Fordwich subdivision
Howick council showed support for two applications to rezone and sever a parcel of land located on Patrick Street in the village of Fordwich at its Jan. 18 meeting.
North Huron requests $102,325 from Howick to support arena costs
In November, North Huron council passed a motion to direct staff to ask neighbouring municipalities for financial support for their residents’ use of North Huron’s recreation facilities.
Howick council honorariums to increase 4.4 per cent
On Jan. 18, Howick council passed their annual remuneration bylaw, approving a pay increase of 4.4 per cent.
South Bruce council approves multiple items at budget meeting
Staff asked council to give directions on various topics before presenting the operating budget at South Bruce council’s Jan. 18 budget meeting.
South Bruce wants more info before supporting MRI unit in Wingham
Ontario Health is expecting to approve 15 proposals for MRI machines in the province, however, South Bruce council would like more information before they choose to support the addition of an MRI machine in the Wingham & District Hospital.
South Bruce council denies 4.7 per cent wage increase for municipal staff
Staff presented the proposed wage increases referencing the municipality’s policy, however council had some concerns.
Teeswater family appears on Family Feud Canada
Locally known for their musical talents and step dancing skills, the Ballagh family will soon be known across the nation, as they will appear on an episode of Family Feud Canada this week.
POW-NNW ask South Bruce council to rescind motion, proceed with October referendum
Protect Our Waterways – No Nuclear Waste (POW-NNW) wants South Bruce council to take control of the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s (NWMO) process they are participating in, which could see the municipality host a deep geological repository (DGR) for the nation’s nuclear waste.
