Council here carried two motions concerning grant applications for local properties during their July 20 regular meeting.
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Howick authorizes up to $300,000 for new pumper-tanker
HOWICK – Howick council has authorized staff to spend up to $300,000 from the township’s fire reserve to purchase a used pumper-tanker after one of the fire department’s aging trucks failed its annual pump performance test and was removed from emergency firefighting service.
HPPH seeking community feedback on sexual health clinics
Residents of Huron and Perth counties are invited to share their feedback through an online survey that opened on July 13.
Morris-Turnberry council approves new recycling fee for industrial, commerical, institutional properties in 2027
Council here followed staff recommendations, carrying a vote to implement the industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) curbside recycling user fee of $160, per bin, effective January 1, 2027.
Alice Munro Literary Garden to move to library downtown
The decision from North Huron Council comes after a carried vote at their July 20 meeting, where council members were given two options for the landmark’s relocation: the library or Riverside Park.
Assault charge withdrawn in Mills case
George Mills, the 69-year-old Central Huron resident charged in connection with an altercation in February resulting in North Huron Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer hospitalized with injuries, had one charge – Assault Causing Bodily Harm – dropped by the Crown.
Temporary parking changes to Carling Terrace
At its July 20 regular council meeting, North Huron council carried a motion to temporarily amend a bylaw to allow for parking on certain sections of Carling Terrace, in order to facilitate the construction of the Wingham standpipe, in the hospital parking area.
Ministry responds to municipal concerns over conservation authority amalgamation
In the wake of the province’s decision to combine local conservation authorities into larger-governed ones, Morris-Turnberry council has received a response from Environment Canada.
Thompson announces $125,000 investment for IPM, Rural Expo
WALKERTON – The Ontario government is investing $125,000 through the 2026 Experience Ontario program to support the Ontario Plowmen’s Association and the local Bruce County committee as they team up to present the 2026 International Plowing Match & Rural Expo in Bruce County, just west of Walkerton.
Howick approves severance despite staff recommendation to deny
HOWICK – Council here recently approved a proposal to divide a 100-acre farm into two 50-acre agricultural parcels, despite planning staff recommending the application be denied as it does not meet provincial, county and township planning policies.
Tender awarded for drain upgrades in Howick
HOWICK – Howick council has awarded a contract for improvements to municipal drain no. 20, approving a tender priced at $122,249 plus HST for work intended to upgrade the aging drainage system.
Local mother’s initiative leads to sensory kits in OPP cruisers across Ontario
LISTOWEL – Across Ontario, OPP are now equipped with specially crafted sensory kits to help…
North Perth, county approve plan for Listowel Gardens
Perth County and North Perth councils gave approval to allow the Listowel Garden’s development, located on the west side of Listowel, to include condos.
Fine laid from worker injury
Following a guilty plea in the Provincial Offences Court in Stratford June 18, Ideal Supply Inc. was fined $70,000 after a worker fell from a ladder and was injured.
Council supports economic development through immigration
Council here carried a motion to support Huron County’s Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) program, for 2026-27.
