Walton-area plowing pro Brian McGavin took top spot in the senior division at the 97th Huron County Plowing Match Aug. 14-15, with Clayton Hern claiming the junior division crown.
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Local input needed for Blyth daycare
North Huron Township Council found itself in a tough situation recently.
The Wingham Lions Club held a fundraising barbecue Aug. 15
The Wingham Lions Club held a fundraising barbecue on Fri. Aug. 15, serving up hamburgers, hot dogs…
Significant funding for housing projects highlighted during HCC meeting
Huron County Coun. Bernie MacLellan (Huron East, Mayor) feels that “getting the word out” is harder now than it was a decade ago.
HCC attrition management plan update provided
Huron County Chief Administrative Officer Meighan Wark’s update on attrition was appreciated by county council members.
North Huron hosts first Music in the Park event Aug. 12, future events planned
The event featured local youth Jakob Schiestel who regaled the audience with renditions of the tunes of Metallica, The Tragically Hip and many more of his favourite bands.
Thompson presents cheques from Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund
The Ontario government has invested $39,448,926 in municipalities across Huron and Bruce Counties to enable residential development.
Blyth art gallery’s season finale explores inner experience, physical form
The Blyth Festival Art Gallery’s season finale Body Doubles, by Amanda Baron, explores the tension between memory, inner experience and physical form.
Morris-Turnberry solidifies agreement with vet clinic
At their regular council meeting Aug. 12, council here carried a motion to return a bylaw executing an agreement between the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry and the Wingham Veterinary Clinic for animal pound services.
Huron County Council moves forward with meat processing gap analysis and environmental scan project
The Huron County Economic Development Department will be initiating a gap analysis for meat processing and associated environmental scan.
Council approves Columbus Centre upgrades amid procurement debate
In a procedural challenge, Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer raised concerns with the procurement process in which the Wingham Columbus Centre awarded a contract to their handyman (who was not named in the report), seemingly bypassing the regular procurement process of three quotes and council altogether.
Council approves Huron Construction for Bluevale Hall roof replacement
During their regular council meeting Aug. 12, Morris-Turnberry Council accepted a proposal from Huron Construction to replace the Bluevale Hall roof for a cost of $43,400, excluding tax.
Discovery Healthcare Camp sees largest number of participants
The Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health hosted the largest number of participants ever for the Discovery Healthcare Camp according to Huron County Warden Jamie Heffer (Morris-Turnberry, Mayor).
County council suggests revisiting transportation van for homes for the aged
Huron County Councillor Marg Anderson (Deputy Mayor, Central Huron) wants council to revisit the idea of repairing/replacing a transportation van for the homes for the aged.
Point of order becomes point of conflict at council meeting
What began as a routine council meeting in North Huron on Aug. 11 quickly transformed into a pointed conversation on municipal transparency and governance after Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer challenged council procedures on the use of point of order interruptions.
