North Huron council has expressed its support of a motion from the Municipality of North Perth regarding the installation of cameras on school bus stop arms.
North Huron receives no RFPs to operate three facilities
The operation of the fitness centre at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex, the Blyth Campground and the Blyth and District Community Centre will be status quo this year.
Wingham Minor Hockey executive asks council to reconsider proposed rec cuts
The Wingham Minor Hockey executive committee has asked North Huron council to reconsider proposed service cuts at North Huron’s recreation facilities as part of the 2023 budget deliberations.
Residents hope to establish new 2024 Wingham Homecoming committee
A local couple is hoping to keep the dream of a 2024 Wingham Homecoming alive.
‘Normal’ best description of spring, summer forecast, says climatologist
As David Phillips likes to say, “You’re only as good as your last forecast.”
‘The training is missing’
Jason Wolf is passionate about his job. The Palmerston resident works in the highly-specialized field of telecommunications, making sure towers are properly constructed and those working on the towers stay safe.
Farmers call on feds to end fertilizer tariff, reimburse farmers
The Ontario Bean Growers, along with farmers from across Canada, are calling on the federal government to end the tariff on fertilizer purchased from Russia and to reimburse farmers the $34 million they’ve set aside from the tariffs already paid.
Steady start to 2023 for building permits in South Bruce
2023 has gotten off to a steady start in South Bruce when it comes to the building department.
South Bruce council declines request to administer bursary for local group
Council has opted not to proceed with a request from the Teeswater Highlander Pipe and Drum Band to administer a bursary on the band’s behalf.
Trip to Finland on South Bruce’s radar for this summer
Council has given staff the green light to proceed with arranging a trip to Finland to learn more about that country’s deep geological repository (DGR).
The thrill of March Madness
This is, in this writer’s opinion, the best time of year in sports.
Council approves creation of six building lots in Lowertown Wingham
Council has approved a zoning bylaw amendment request from Vandeven Holdings that will allow for the creation of six building lots in Lowertown Wingham.
M-T finds budget savings in public works projects
In a small piece of good news for Morris-Turnberry taxpayers, several tenders for public works projects included in the 2023 budget have come in lower than anticipated.
Meet my son’s spirit animal – the Trash Panda
They say everyone has a spirit animal. For some, it is an animal that they find comfort in being around – my wife, for example, is a lover of all dogs – while for others it is a reflection of their behaviour.
Morris-Turnberry looking at 4.54 per cent tax increase
Council has received the second draft of the 2023 budget.
