A local developer has filed an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal against the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry.
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Region’s unemployment rate jumps to 4.4 per cent in January
The local unemployment rate increased by 0.8 percentage points in January.
South Bruce pondering 6.67 per cent tax increase
Council is considering a 6.67 per cent tax increase as part of its 2023 budget deliberations.
Midwestern Newspapers receives 12 OCNA award nominations
Midwestern Newspapers has been nominated for 12 Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) 2022 Better Newspaper Competition awards, the organization announced on Feb. 14.
Joe Kerr Limited honours long-time employee with donation to Wingham hospital
Joe Kerr Ltd. has made a donation towards upgrading the full fleet of IV pumps and infusion pump technology at the Wingham and District Hospital.
Police seize $32K worth of drugs, property, cash in Wingham raid
A search warrant executed by members of the Ontario Provincial Police on Thursday in Wingham resulted in the seizure of drugs, stolen property, weapons and cash, as well as a plethora of charges laid against two individuals.
Ironmen double up first-place Patriots
The Wingham Ironmen were facing a tough slate over the PJHL club’s first five games to open February, but so far so good following a pair of victories over the North Pollock Division’s top team last week.
Huron County looking for changes to Cannabis Act
County councillors are advocating for a review of and improvements to the Cannabis Act and current legislative framework for cannabis in Canada after receiving correspondence from an Elgin County resident seeking help with a large-scale marijuana operation next door to her home.
South Bruce CLC hears updated plans for transportation of used nuclear fuel
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) reviewed its transportation plan for nuclear waste with the South Bruce Community Liaison Committee (CLC) during the education portion of their monthly meeting on Feb. 2.
Bross resigns from South Bruce council
Audrey Bross has vacated her seat as South Bruce councillor in the Mildmay-Carrick Ward.
Three charged following raid in Wroxeter
An investigation conducted by the Huron-Perth OPP Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), Grey-Bruce CSCU, Huron OPP Major Crime Unit, West Region Tactics and Rescue Unit and West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) last week resulted in the seizure of various property, fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Verdict in court case between HPPH, Wingham restaurant expected Feb. 28
A date was set on Jan. 31 to hear the verdict in the trial of Stephen and Joanne Hill, owners of Buck and Jo’s Restaurant in downtown Wingham, who allegedly failed to comply with an order from the region’s medical officer of health on Nov. 12, 2021.
North Huron to look at using reserve funds to decrease budget impact
A possible solution for the significant tax increase anticipated in North Huron was on the agenda at the Feb. 6 regular council meeting. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, councillors opted to defer the discussion to their next meeting.
Next steps for North Huron Museum deaccessioning underway
Vicki Luttenburger, North Huron’s director of recreation and community services, presented a report to North Huron council on Feb. 6 updating councillors on the deaccession process for artifacts housed at the North Huron Museum, including an environmental assessment of the building.
Enbridge Gas donates smoke/CO alarms to Fire Department of North Huron
On Feb. 2, Enbridge Gas Inc., the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC) and the Fire Department of North Huron announced they are working together to improve home safety and bring fire and carbon monoxide-related deaths down to zero.