Rural

One person has been charged for driving impaired after being stopped following a traffic violation on Jan. 27, a police report states.

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members are calling on local municipalities, watershed groups and residents to press area MPPs and the environment minister for changes to the province’s proposed consolidation of conservation authorities. 

In the works for a couple of months now, council here is beginning to make final decisions on whether or not to proceed with building a daycare centre beside the township’s community centre.

In its first 2026 draft budget meeting, Morris-Turnberry Council acknowledged the necessity of small increases to most categories of the budget to update equipment and plan for the future health of services, followed by discussion around what may materialize into tough decisions.

After making some changes followings its first 2026 municipal budget meeting, council here reviewed the second draft budget at its Jan. 27 special meeting, which includes slightly lower tax rates.

The Belgrave Water System annual fee is remaining the same as last year, at $1,322.09 per user. 

Authorization to execute a purchase and sale agreement for the potential location of a future fire station, was discussed at the Jan. 27 township council meeting, which was held despite a heavy snowfall.

Two individuals were arrested during the Feb. 2 regular North Huron council meeting after refusing to adhere to a township bylaw that prohibits audio/video recordings during meetings.