Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) General Manager, Jennifer Stephens presented the 2022 budget to Howick council on Dec. 7.
Council shares sticker shock from proposed Teeswater Medical Clinic project
Councillors pointed out several holes in the Teeswater Medical Clinic budget at the Nov. 30 meeting. Ultimately, council said they need more time to consider the NWMO Near Term Investment request of $600,000 and municipal contribution of $300,000.
South Bruce council requests a third report on proposed municipal vehicle purchases
Staff reintroduced their concerns about the shortage of municipal vehicles but were met with yet another request for further information from council.
Ironmen return home with two wins over Bulldogs, Hawks
The Wingham Ironmen hit the road last weekend and returned home with two wins, 4-3 over the Kincardine Bulldogs, and 8-3 over the Walkerton Hawks.
Coldest Night of the Year to take place in Wingham on Feb. 26
United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is encouraging northern Huron County and residents from the surrounding area to bundle up and raise money for the Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) walk.
Washboard Union discuss ‘Everbound For Your Town’ tour ahead of Wingham date
Washboard Union is set to bring their latest tour to the Wingham Town Hall Theatre on Jan. 31, 2022. The tour stop will showcase their latest album Everbound. Leading up to the tour date, the Wingham Advance Times (WAT) interviewed Aaron Grain (AG) from the JUNO award-winning three-part harmony.
Donna White shares gratitude for her 35-year career in municipal government
The only Director of Finance the Municipality of North Huron has ever known is retiring.
Walkerton and Area Physician Recruitment Committee asks South Bruce for $21K for 2022
The Walkerton and Area Physician Recruitment committee has set a budget of $85,000 for 2022.
Council addresses letter about lack of Remembrance Day service in Teeswater
A Teeswater community member expressed the hurt she felt when the Municipality of South Bruce did not host a Remembrance Day ceremony in Teeswater on Nov. 11.
South Bruce vaccination policy delayed
A survey was issued to South Bruce municipal staff to provide an opportunity to voluntarily disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status. The results showed that less than 20 per cent of all employees chose to disclose this information.
Wingham Golf and Curling Club hosts World Curling Tour event
The Wingham Golf and Curling Club hosted the World Curling Tour's Part II Bistro Ladies Classic from Nov. 26-28.
Ironmen knock off the Barons in overtime
Last weekend the Wingham Ironmen pulled off their second win against the Hanover Barons this season with Matt Tolton scoring the game-winning goal five minutes into overtime.
Howick staff to report back on OMERS net loss
Howick council has asked their treasurer to bring back a report in response to correspondence from CUPE Ontario that states the Ontario Municipal Employee Retirement System (OMERS) posted a net loss of 2.7 per cent last year.
Council agrees to change zoning at Mildmay Freshmart plaza
South Bruce council decided to amend their zoning bylaw to make a vacant unit in Mildmay more attractive to interested tenants.
Council allocates $17K from NWMO funding to upgrade administration equipment
A report from Deputy Clerk Vivian Kennedy asked council to approve the purchase of a folder/inserter machine, and a postage machine at the combined price of $17,555.
