At their July 22 meeting, council here discussed an earler decision to ultimately approve Simply Voting service for internet and telephone voting for the next year’s municipal and school board elections.
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Morris-Turnberry hears plan to manage assets, close funding gaps over next decade
Council here adopted the 2025 Asset Management Plan (AMP) for the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry during their July 22 council meeting, a requirement from the province.
North Huron achieves compliance with emergency management requirements
The Township of North Huron has been recognized for its outstanding commitment to emergency preparedness, having successfully met all 13 program elements required under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA) for 2024.
Morris-Turnberry considers health and safety updates, funding
Through Ontario’s Workplace Safety anbd Insurance Board (WSIB) Health and Safety Excellence Program, the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry has received $20,000 to date for completing topical health and safety courses.
Stay alert on weather, road conditions during summer, OPP say
Due to widespread weather-related incidents including flooding, forest fires, extreme heat, and hazardous driving conditions, the OPP is urging the public to remain alert and informed by using the appropriate resources for timely updates.
North Huron Council amends cemetery fees following BAO guidance error
North Huron Council approved an amendment to the care and maintenance portion of the cemetery fees.
Morris-Turnberry receives audit report; in strong financial position
At their July 8 meeting, Morris-Turnberry Council heard an audit report for 2024, a yearly update providing a financial health check for the municipality.
Violent crime, traffic violations decreased in first months of year in Huron County
At their meeting in March, the Huron OPP Detachment Board heard a report from Huron OPP Assistant Inspector Ryan Olmstead outlining local crime statistics between Jan. 1 and Feb. 28, 2025.
Council hears spring building permits update
On a bi-monthly basis, the building department provides Morris-Turnberry Council with an overview of permits issued and value of construction for various projects throughout the municipality.
Township launches feasibility study on tourism accommodation shortage
The Township of North Huron commenced a feasibility study to investigate “the adequacy of the current accommodation infrastructure to meet growing demand, particularly during peak seasons and special events."
Huron East fire dept. sees decrease in calls
In January to June of this year, the Huron East Fire Department saw a 14 per cent decrease in emergency response calls from 2024 to 2025, 78 to 68 respectively.
Local accessibility champion receives Coronation Medal
Julie Sawchuk was in the middle of doing what she does best, helping people understand what accessibility looks like, when she got a text that left her ‘verklempt (overcome with emotion).’
Guided walking tours of Blyth back by popular demand
Did you know that before it was Blyth, it was named Drummond? This is one of the many fascinating stories shared by local historian and storyteller Gary Coursey during his guided walking tour of Blyth, which took place on July 24.
Blyth Festival’s latest exhibit, ‘The Apocryphal Photography of Jutland Norton’ is a whimsical, mysterious experience
The Apocryphal Photography of Jutland Norton by local writers and artists Scott Stephenson and Chelsea Gamble, combines what appears to be a photography exhibit spanning decades with an interactive experience, depending on your interpretation entirely.
Paving project over-budget in Morris-Turnberry, material costs to blame
Council here approved a tender for hot mix paving on McKinnon Drive, Queen Street and Black Line in the Bluevale-area, at $16,500 over the original project cost estimate.
