Bernie MacLellan informed HPPH that Huron County Council recently passed a motion to be sent out to all municipalities in Ontario, and MPP Lisa Thompson for support with the shortfall of provincial funding for public health.
North Huron approves 2025 CSWB Action Plan, budget
At its Dec. 16 meeting, council here received a report from the interim CAO and clerk regarding the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (CSWB) – 2024 update and 2025 Action Plan.
North Huron extending fire agreements with neighbours
Council here will be extending the fire agreements with Morris-Turnberry, Central Huron and Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh under the existing terms for one year, subject to all three municipalities being in agreement.
Ironmen kick off new year with two games at home rink
The Wingham Ironmen kicked off the new year with two games this past weekend.
Consultant to assist North Huron in CAO recruitment
It was agreed by council that the proposal for CAO recruitment services be awarded to Waterhouse Executive Search in the amount of $22,500 plus HST.
Council adopts 2025 Joint Annual Accessibility Plan
Council here adopted a 2025 Joint Annual Accessibility Plan and 2024-2029 Joint Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Update as required by the Accessibility for Ontario’s with Disability’s Act (AODA), 2005.
Howick amends consolidated fees and charges bylaw, promotes taking Freon to Walkerton or Huron County hazardous waste
At its last meeting of 2024, on Dec. 17, council was brought an updated report on waste collection and disposal fees and charges.
Howick Council to keep April ice at Howick Community Centre, searching out grant opportunities for hiring summer students
Council here recently received two reports from Recreation Facilities Supervisor Brady Ropp regarding the Howick Community Centre.
North Huron proceeding to allow staff discretion on when winter burial rate will be charged
When it comes down to winter burials at the cemeteries in North Huron, council here will be proceeding with giving the director of public works and facilities the authority to use discretion on when winter burial rates would be charged based on weather conditions.
Townships respond to proposed OPP billing changes
The townships of North Huron and Howick recently received a letter dated Nov. 29 from the Solicitor General regarding proposed OPP billing changes.
Marie McKertcher awarded Silver Quill by NMC
After enjoying a turkey dinner at her company Christmas party on Dec. 6, Marie McKertcher was presented with a Silver Quill Award by Midwestern Newspapers Publisher Dave Adsett.
HPPH to annually commemorate Indigenous dates of significance
At its recent Dec. 13 board meeting, Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) pulled a staff report out of the agenda for discussion.
HPPH Oral Health Team proposing retrofit of space in Listowel office
The Oral Health Team received notification that an expression of interest submitted for Health Canada’s Stream 2 of the Oral Health Access Fund was successful, according to the Medical Officer of Health report from Huron Perth Public Health’s (HPPH) Dec. 13 board meeting.
Wingham Legion Breakfast with Santa
The Wingham Legion hosted a Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, with the Ladies Auxiliary Bakesale…
Ironmen down Hawks, Flyers
The Wingham Ironman had a successful weekend, defeating both the Mitchell Hawks and Goderich Flyers in back-to-back games.
