Local dignitaries, Maitland Conservation (MC) staff members, volunteers, donors and guests were welcomed to the Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area last month to mark the opening of a new pavilion there named after long-time MC staff member and General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer Phil Beard.
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Grenade in donated goods leads to evacuation of downtown Wingham
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) report that a box containing an “item... of concern” resulted in a significant police presence and evacuation of the Wingham downtown core last week.
Fire department sees busy summer, holds PTSD awareness session
During these months there were 51 incidents reported, 26 in North Huron, nine in Morris-Turnberry, eight in Central Huron and three in Ashfield-ColborneWawanosh.
Construction value this quarter $7,744,375
Comparatively, in 2025 construction value was $2,090,172.50 with 21 permits.
Bylaw reports 32 complaints this summer
Seven remain as open investigations.
Council discusses cemetery fees in North Huron; defers decision until talks can happen
Cemeteries were a lengthy topic of discussion at North Huron council’s Oct. 5 meeting. News of a large donation led into a separate decision to defer a motion about changing the township’s cemetery fee structure.
Intimate Partner Violence response an employers’ responsibility, new consultation service helps workplaces prepare
“Meeting this obligation calls for a clear workplace policy and program, proactive risk assessments, and staff training,” and many workplaces lack this expertise.
Palmerston Agricultural Society hosts sixth annual vintage tractor, farm equipment tour
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Agricultural Society hosted its sixth annual vintage tractor and farm equipment tour on Oct. 4.
Farm Frolic opens doors to wide variety of county creations, landscapes, products
The Huron County Farm Frolic on Sept. 19 charted a map to several farm open houses, from longhorn cattle to wineries to pumpkin patches.
Council discusses school safety signs for Anabaptist schools
A topic heard often at this time of year, school safety was discussed during Huron County’s council meeting Sept. 23.
Huron County public works review update
The review in full intends to assess current service levels and delivery models across the department, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability.
Huron County OPP saw 131 collisions in summer months, decrease in violent crime
Each time the Huron County OPP board meets, the detachment commander provides data tables of the latest in local crime occurrences. At their Sept. 21 meeting, Inspector Laura Lee Brown’s report paints a picture of July and August in the county, and the charges put forth from Huron County OPP.
Festival of Lanterns set for Oct. 30
This year’s Festival of Lanterns is scheduled for October 30. More details about the annual Halloween event are expected at a later date.
Huron County Long-term care homes identify action items to respond to shifting landscape
This operational review, according to Mellors, focused on workforce challenges like recruitment and retention, aligning budget and processes with the treasury department, leadership structure adjustments – with the review making related subsequent recommendations.
Maitland Conservation aquatic health study states the system is ‘under immense stress’
WROXETER – “Our initial analysis and our impressions suggest a system that is under immense stress, and it requires targeted strategic action to improve its robustness to ensure it provides the foundation of healthy watersheds,” Maitland Conservation Watershed Ecologist, Erin Gouthro said.
