It was discussed by council that the importance of these gates being a war memorial, and multiple members of council having heard inquiries from the community on the memorial’s future, spurred this action forward.
Rural
Council approves garden suite, bylaw a 10-year timeline
Morris-Turnberry council approved a garden suite agreement and authorized establishing a 10-year temporary-use bylaw, amended from the previously used 20-year timeline.
Conservation consolidation limits representation for local counties
After months of pushback from local lower- and upper-tier councils, the Province of Ontario released the ‘Improving Ontario’s Conservation Authority System’ document, detailing the amalgamation of the province’s conservation authorities.
Huron County Plowmans Association – Queen of the Furrow competition
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Morris-Turnberry amends subdivision agreement for Lowertown development
Council here carried a motion to amend a subdivision agreement with Rural Management Inc. in order to allow the developer of a future subdivision in Lowertown to establish model homes on the property.
Howick approves drainage improvements
HOWICK – Council here heard from its drainage superintendent regarding the tender awarded for the Merkley Municipal Drain, and granted approval for improvements to Municipal Drain #10.
Howick amends fees, charges
HOWICK – Council here approved enactment of a bylaw to amend schedules B, G and H of the Consolidated Fees and Charges bylaw, which came into effect at the time of passing.
Council awards Latronica Drain tender to Robinson Farm Drainage
Council here approved awarding a tender for construction work as part of the Latronica Municipal Drain project to Robinson Farm Drainage, of Ailsa Craig, in the amount of $196,316.
Morris-Turnberry approves rebrand, unveils new logo representing rural identity
Morris-Turnberry council has voted on a re-brand for the municipality, bringing the visual representation into the modern era with approval of the final design concept.
Huron County council makes ‘precedent-setting’ decision in Howick severance approval; comes in wake of shifting agricultural industry, affordability
Huron County council’s decision Aug. 12 to allow a ‘50/50 split’ severance of a farm property in Howick has the potential to make significant impact, as Director of Planning and Economic Development Denise Van Amersfoort worded it prior to the vote.
Howick reallocating $35,000 to purchase equipment for future bylaw officer
HOWICK – Council here has approved reallocating an estimated $35,000 in unspent wages from its yet-to-be-filled municipal law enforcement officer position to purchase a vehicle, uniform and other equipment for the new officer.
Rider for a Reason makes its ways through Listowel
The fundraiser is on behalf of Listowel hospital's Breast Care Program.
“Colour Is…” opens at Blyth Festival Art Gallery featuring 28 artists, encourages communication through colour
In red-rimmed glasses, Percival taught the audience that colour is something people aren’t having conversations about – but should be.
One local representative set for new conservation board
As the provincially-mandated amalgamation of conservation areas looms, Maitland Conservation (MC) is continuing its campaign of awareness of the realities and shifts that will take place.
Huron plowing match coming to Morris-Turnberry in its ninety-eighth year
The 98th Annual Huron County Ploughing Match will be in Huron County Aug. 20-21, at 41936 Howick-Turnberry Road, Morris-Turnberry.
