Several members of the Wingham and District Horticultural Society supported two members speaking at North Huron council’s regular meeting Aug. 10.
Mills case delayed in sixth month
George Mills, the 69-year-old Central Huron resident facing an obstruction of justice charge in relation to a Feb. 20 altercation which saw North Huron Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer hospitalized with injuries, was again before the Ontario Court of Justice in Goderich on Aug. 10.
Decrease in drug crime, 500 speeding charges laid in May – June
Perth County OPP Detachment Board members heard the latest in crime for the area during their meeting July 14. Across the board, this reporting period sees decreases in criminal charges and incidents.
Local report outlines housing crisis impact, ‘sluggish’ government response; suggests building to scale of issue
According to the SRPC, residents feel their leadership, from local government to the federal level, do not have a grasp on what is affecting locals.
Pick a Posie Vintage holds grand re-opening of accessible retail, creative space
Blyth’s vintage clothing store, had its grand re-opening July 30, an event four years in the making.
Everly’s Trading Post – a free neighbourhood treasure swap for kids
The Hillier family recently opened Everly’s Trading Post at 151 Main Street. A free neighbourhood trading post where children can stop by, take a small treasure, and leave one in return.
OPP: Drug increase, violent crime decrease
Huron County OPP Detachment board met for their monthly meeting July 20, hearing the statistics of crime in top categories in May and June of this year.
Busy spring building for Morris-Turnberry; more dog complaints for bylaw
By-law enforcement for April, May, and June of this year was delivered to Morris-Turnberry Council at their July 21 meeting. Council received this report without discussion, but the report from the municipality’s Chief Building Officer Kirk Livingston outlines a busy three months for the department.
Fire departments focus on training in June
Fire department service in North Huron and Huron East were normal in June, as two reports to Morris-Turnberry Council outline. Fire Chief’s Chad Kregar (North Huron) and Steven Boyer (Huron East) outline 15 calls for service and 11, respectively.
North Huron council approves grant applications for two Wingham property projects
Council here carried two motions concerning grant applications for local properties during their July 20 regular meeting.
Morris-Turnberry council approves new recycling fee for industrial, commerical, institutional properties in 2027
Council here followed staff recommendations, carrying a vote to implement the industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) curbside recycling user fee of $160, per bin, effective January 1, 2027.
New aerial apparatus replacement approved for fire department
The Council of the Township of North Huron approved the purchase of a refurbished aerial apparatus, replacement of Ladder 2, at its July 20 meeting.
Alice Munro Literary Garden to move to library downtown
The decision from North Huron Council comes after a carried vote at their July 20 meeting, where council members were given two options for the landmark’s relocation: the library or Riverside Park.
Assault charge withdrawn in Mills case
George Mills, the 69-year-old Central Huron resident charged in connection with an altercation in February resulting in North Huron Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer hospitalized with injuries, had one charge – Assault Causing Bodily Harm – dropped by the Crown.
Temporary parking changes to Carling Terrace
At its July 20 regular council meeting, North Huron council carried a motion to temporarily amend a bylaw to allow for parking on certain sections of Carling Terrace, in order to facilitate the construction of the Wingham standpipe, in the hospital parking area.
