Council here received four reports with its consent agenda at its meeting last Tuesday. Two were pulled out for discussion.
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Morris-Turnberry councillors updated on provincial policy
Council heard updates on the PPS on Oct. 15 with key changes to policies surrounding areas such as housing, energy, and agriculture.
Citizen frustrations boil over at town hall meeting
The annual town hall public meeting was held here on Oct. 10 at the Blyth Arena and Community Centre, and saw attendees straying outside the meeting’s rules to get points across to council.
Area hospitals share in $375,209 from Health Care Heroes Radiothon
On October 19, 2024, the CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon took to the airwaves with a mission to inspire support for local hospitals in mid-western Ontario.
DGR vote underway in South Bruce
Voting is underway and the results of the referendum on the proposed nuclear waste Deep Geological Repository (DGR) will be known early next week.
Connecting with the Land: Indigenous knowledge keepers lead reflective trail walk at R2R conference in Blyth
The R2R 2024 (R2R24) assembly returned to Blyth at the Memorial Community Hall for the Canadian Centre for Rural Creativity’s 10th anniversary.
Loonie toonie auction supports United Way campaign
For a second year, Penny’s of Blyth is hosting a Loonie Toonie Auction in support of United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH)’s annual campaign.
Keys for Community another way to give to United Way
United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) employees spend hours on the road, travelling from community to community, learning about important issues affecting the region.
New this year with the Festival of Lanterns is Frankenopoly
The 11th annual festival of lanterns here is set to return on Oct. 25. To go along with the tradition, and new this year, local realtor Mark McDougall created a game called Frankenopoly.
The journey to Freezer Fitness
Freezer Fitness, nestled behind the Mildmay Cheese Haus on Mildmay’s main street, is a place of wellbeing and health that started with a group of friends looking to find a place to workout.
Respiratory illness season is here: public health offers information on how to protect yourself and your family
Respiratory illness season is here, with COVID, influenza, RSV, pertussis and many other respiratory illnesses circulating, a letter from local health teams reads.
North Huron submitting CSRI application for Wingham and Blyth community centres
Council here recently received a report from the asset management coordinator seeking approval regarding an application to the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure (CSRI) Grant Program.
North Huron makes agreement with Wingham Veterinary Clinic
The Wingham Veterinary Clinic is officially appointed as the pound keeper for North Huron Township after council adopted bylaw 73-2024 at its recent meeting.
Bruce County draft 2025 budget calls for 6.81 per cent levy increase
The draft budget calls for a levy increase of 6.81 per cent – 4.04 for maintaining services and 2.77 per cent for new initiatives or assets.
DGR voting information has been sent to residents
Voters in South Bruce are being urged to check their mail for the voter letters regarding the Oct. 28, 2024 referendum on the proposed Deep Geological Repository (DGR).
