Trevor Hallam, CAO of Morris-Turnberry, provided a report to council on July 20, telling them the final costs associated with the municipal drain maintenance for the municipality in 2020.
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Howick to divert heavy trucks around Wroxeter with signage
As an answer to residents' requests, council has decided to place ‘No Heavy Trucks’ signs at Main Street, Queen Street, Howick Street, Vogt Street, and Gibson Street in Wroxeter to alleviate the number of trucks travelling through the village.
North Huron council approves recruitment process for director of finance
Council has elected to move forward with recruiting a new Director of Finance.
Morris-Turnberry reports record two months in building permits
Chief Building Official Kirk Livingston told Morris-Turnberry councillors that the total value of construction to date is $8,836,097, more than doubling the amount from last year’s total of $4,160,650.
A higher level of vaccination the way forward, says MOH
Bruce Power hosted a special presentation last week by Dr. Ian Arra, Grey-Bruce medical officer of health (MOH).
North Huron to look at option for dealing with food waste
Many people wonder how to dispose of food waste that attracts animals and produces methane gas without filling local landfills.
Toronto Zoo conducting bat research in South Bruce
Members of an elite group of field workers from the Toronto Zoo are monitoring bat activity in South Bruce to assess their population, health and breeding status.
Multicultural festival scheduled for Aug. 28 in Listowel Memorial Park
The Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron (MAPH) has rescheduled a multicultural festival it had hoped to hold in June for Aug. 28 from 4 to 7 p.m.
North Perth counting rural traffic to see if centre lines warranted
In response to a request from council earlier this year, Manager of Operations Lyndon Kowch announced on July 19 that staff will be conducting traffic studies over the next few months to see if painted centre lines are required on any rural roads.
Huron-Perth COVID impact survey shows that ‘one size fits all’ solutions will not work
Leith Deacon, an associate professor at the University of Guelph, with the support of many representatives from local government and non-government social services organizations, municipal governments, Public Health, local businesses, economic development and agriculture groups across Huron-Perth, l
North Perth Pride humbled by community support for recent fundraising event
“We belong, we’re strong and we need to be here,” Gebadia Haverkamp announced to the supporters who came out to North Perth Pride’s inaugural rural fundraising event on July 24.
North Perth council raises more concerns over new burn bylaw
The municipality has been working on updating the burn bylaw which has been in place since Sept. 17, 2001. On July 19, North Perth Fire Chief Ed Smith present a draft of an updated bylaw to council.
Council agrees to the sale of former Wingham Trailer Park property
Council has given its stamp of approval to a purchase and sale agreement for the former Wingham Trailer Park property.
North Perth council unanimously passes motion to adopt Indigenous land acknowledgement
Coun. Lee Anne Andriessen prefaced the notice of motion she brought forward on July 5, requesting North Perth to adopt an Indigenous land acknowledgement, noting its sensitive nature.
Grey Bruce MOH issues plea for public to get vaccinated
Dr. Ian Arra, Grey-Bruce medical officer of health (MOH), has a message for local residents: “Stay positive, test negative.” The best way to accomplish that is to take 30 minutes and get vaccinated.