Proposed changes include one new fee and one significant increase, as well as smaller adjustments.
Farm Frolic opens doors to wide variety of county creations, landscapes, products
The Huron County Farm Frolic on Sept. 19 charted a map to several farm open houses, from longhorn cattle to wineries to pumpkin patches.
Council discusses school safety signs for Anabaptist schools
A topic heard often at this time of year, school safety was discussed during Huron County’s council meeting Sept. 23.
Huron County public works review update
The review in full intends to assess current service levels and delivery models across the department, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability.
Huron County OPP saw 131 collisions in summer months, decrease in violent crime
Each time the Huron County OPP board meets, the detachment commander provides data tables of the latest in local crime occurrences. At their Sept. 21 meeting, Inspector Laura Lee Brown’s report paints a picture of July and August in the county, and the charges put forth from Huron County OPP.
Festival of Lanterns set for Oct. 30
This year’s Festival of Lanterns is scheduled for October 30. More details about the annual Halloween event are expected at a later date.
Huron County Long-term care homes identify action items to respond to shifting landscape
This operational review, according to Mellors, focused on workforce challenges like recruitment and retention, aligning budget and processes with the treasury department, leadership structure adjustments – with the review making related subsequent recommendations.
Annual Take Back the Night rally gathers large crowd to end violence against women
Stratford’s third annual Take Back the Night rally gathered a large crowd the evening of Sept. 18…
Local motorcycle club makes annual donations to feed school children
Members of the local Independent Motorcycle Club toured to four local schools on Sept 18, donating…
Wingham’s 39th Terry Fox Run raises $42,000
The annual event had 255 attendees, showing up to make a difference.
The 163rd Brussels Fall Fair had the classics: agriculture, pumpkins and a parade
The 163rd Brussels Fall Fair was held Sept. 15 and 16, with the theme ‘Show It, Sew It, Grow…
North Huron extends fire dispatch service agreement
North Huron council approved a one-year extension of the fire dispatch agreement with the Owen Sound Police Services board during their Sept. 21 meeting.
Council supports letter to reconsider OPP costs
During their meeting Sept. 21, North Huron council carried a motion to send a letter of support for the Township of McNab/Braeside.
Morris-Turnberry council delegates low-risk digs in alternate agreements
During their Sept. 15 meeting, Morris-Turnberry council approved staff returning a bylaw, which will delegate authority to the director of public works and the CAO to approve, amend or execute Alternate Locate Agreements.
North Huron cost of living adjustment 2.4 per cent
North Huron council received a report outlining the 2027 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), which is calculated at 2.4 per cent.
