A report from Mike Fair, director of community services, stated two English oak trees will be planted to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy reforestation initiative throughout the United Kingdom and Commonwealth.
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Average North Huron home sale price nears $600K
After a very slow start to 2022, April was a busy month for home sales in North Huron.
Municipality votes to expand Teeswater Culross cemetery
Council approved the expansion of the Teeswater-Culross cemetery at the May 10 meeting.
Howick council pleased with feedback from March Break camp
During the 2022 March Break, the Howick Recreation Department, in conjunction with the Family Betterment Committee and local volunteers, hosted a week-long day camp at the Howick Community Centre.
Tree planted in Whitechurch in recognition of Queen’s 70 years of service
A tree was planted at the site of the former Whitechurch Hall in recognition and gratitude for the Queen’s 70 years of service to the British Commonwealth. The tree was donated by Richard Christy, a political sociology professor at Wilfrid Laurier University and resident of Huron-Kinloss, on May 20.
NWMO shares project workforce development in South Bruce
The Community Liaison Committee (CLC) received the results of several studies related to the proposed Deep Geological Repository (DGR) in South Bruce at a special meeting held via Zoom on May 19.
Morris-Turnberry accepts ‘no-brainer’ offer to purchase Belgrave property
Considering the current housing market, it should come as no surprise that Morris-Turnberry has already agreed to the sale of one of the five municipally-owned lots in Belgrave.
Construction remains busy in Morris-Turnberry
There continues to be plenty of construction activity in Morris-Turnberry.
North Huron signs agreement with Wingham Trail Committee
The Wingham Trail Committee (WTC) and the Township of North Huron have agreed to a memorandum of understanding (MOU), which will assist in defining the roles, relationships, and responsibilities of both the municipality and the WTC.
Fire destroys former Forum Hotel in downtown Hanover
Hanover Police Service issued a press release earlier today stating that at 2:30 a.m. Thursday, May 19, officers on patrol located a fire at the former Forum Hotel Rooming House on 10th St. in downtown Hanover.
Courts award costs to Robinson and Southampton Cultural Heritage Conservancy
On May 13, 2022, Justice Gordon D. Lemon of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice determined that Bruce County will pay Laura Robinson and the Southampton Cultural Heritage Conservancy a fixed amount of $140,000 for legal costs.
Crohn’s disease sufferer looks to raise more awareness about condition
After five long years, Mercedes Battler has finally reached a point where she can actually start living a normal life once again.
Neighbours voice concerns over Teeswater Mill owners’ proposition to host wedding ceremonies on site
The sixth owners of the historic 133-year-old Teeswater Mill are proposing to host wedding ceremonies.
Brockton mayor concerned over possibility of another ruling against county
Mayor Chris Peabody doesn’t mince words when it comes to a legal issue involving the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre.
Students honoured with special awards
The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board celebrated its annual “Applause Breakfast Awards” event Friday, May 6 at the Chesley Community Centre, as part of Catholic Education Week celebrations.