The Ontario government is calling the shots on conservation authority reform, even though it pays only a fraction of the bill.
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Howick landfill operation to be moved to west side of property
HOWICK - The landfill operations and receiving location here will be changing to the west side of the driveway from the east side.
North Huron Council approves less expensive renovation options for Blyth Community Centre, deputy reeve shares equity concerns
On the heels of a debate on fairness between wards inspired by an announcement regarding the Vance Fund, North Huron Council held another discussion at its Nov. 17 meeting about the future of the Blyth Arena and Community Centre (Blyth hall) and the funding to proceed with necessary upgrades.
Huron County seeing rise in online scams, total recent losses reach $1 million
Online cryptocurrency and romance scams are seeing a recent rise in Huron County. A recent press release from Huron County OPP place total losses for these recent incidents at $943,000 CAD.
Multiple charges laid in sexual assault investigation; Huron County OPP to use body-worn cameras
An individual from Huron County is facing charges in connection with a months-long sexual assault investigation.
Wawanosh Campground closed permanently for overnight camping
Maitland Conservation (MC) board members made what they described as “a difficult decision” to shut down the popular Wawanosh Park Conservation Area (WPCA) after a lengthy discussion during their regular meeting on Nov. 19.
Request to transfer ownership of Gorrie Conservation Area denied
Maitland Conservation (MC) board members denied a request from Gorrie residents to transfer ownership of Gorrie Conservation Area.
North Huron to re-engage MSS for bylaw/animal control services
Director of Fire and Public Safety Chad Kregar submitted a report to North Huron Council on Nov. 17, requesting that Municipal Support Services Inc. (MSS) be re-engaged by the township.
Kincardine Yoga Fest donates to Wingham and District Hospital Foundation
The Wingham and District Hospital Foundation recently announce that the 2025 Kincardine Yoga Fest, co-founded by Darrel Perry, owner of Penetangear, and Eric Cunliffe, owner of Shakti Rhythm Yoga, is donating $3,456 to the Oncology Department at the Wingham and District Hospital.
New campaign focuses on recognizing coercive control in relationships
Optimism Place’s ‘Not ok.’ campaign, which kicked off Nov. 25, is a call-to-arms for workplaces, loved ones and acquaintances to address the issue by having conversations.
Vance Funds approved for five projects in Wingham; approval sparks questions of equity among North Huron Wards
North Huron Council received notification from the Waterloo Region Community Foundation of the 2025 Vance Fund recipients at the Nov. 17 regular council meeting, an announcement which sparked a debate among councillors.
Wingham trail bridge reopens after vandalism
Reports of vandalism on the Wingham Trail railway bridge brought North Huron Public Works and…
Howick endorses construction of day care facility
HOWICK - Township council approved construction of a licensed child care facility in Howick Township on Nov. 18.
Lune Rise Farms celebrates five years of sustainable, regenerative cannabis farming in South Bruce
When Lune Rise Farms opened its doors in 2020, brothers Marty and CJ Johnston were on a mission to save their family farm by transforming six of the 150 acres of farmland just outside of Teeswater from standard agricultural crops to cannabis.
Provincial policy changes to ICI recycling have township searching for local solutions
The Ontario government’s implementation of changes to recycling programs for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional properties (ICI) has township staff and North Huron councillors searching for a viable solution by the Jan. 1, 2026, deadline.
