North Huron council recently requested that staff review the township’s current Donation and Fee Waiving Policy. That review was presented to council at the Dec. 4 regular council meeting.
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North Huron endorses resolution circulating to increase Ontario Works financial assistance
Coun. Lonnie Whitfield pulled two items from the correspondence received for information by North Huron council during the Dec.4 council meeting.
Townes: New fees and charges bylaw intends to reduce costs to taxpayers
Chris Townes, director of finance for North Huron, said that during the Nov. 20 meeting, North Huron councillors did not ask him to provide information regarding which municipalities he contacted in the alleged research to compare recreation fees and charges before updating the 2024 fee schedule.
Wingham Legion hosts Breakfast with Santa
Wingham Branch 180 of the Royal Canadian Legion hosted its annual Breakfast with Santa event on Saturday morning, Dec. 2. Countless tykes were able to not only get a photo and have a one-on-one wish list chat with the man in red, but also enjoy some delicious eats courtesy of hard-working volunteers
Snow removal concerns discussed at council
A complaint from a Wingham resident sparked a discussion about snow removal policies at the end of the regular North Huron council meeting on Dec. 4, leading to an unplanned notice of motion to review the current snow removal policy in North Huron.
‘Giving Tuesday’ campaign raises $54,800 for Wingham hospital
The community responded with amazing generosity to a goal set out by one local company’s challenge for ‘Giving Tuesday’ on Nov. 28.
Wingham business wins award for barrier-free design
The winners of the 2023 Barrier Free Design in the Private and Public Sector, as well as the winner of the 2023 Accessibility Champion Award, were announced on Nov. 20 by the Huron County Accessibility Advisory Committee (HCAAC).
Wingham Salvation Army launches annual kettle campaign
Wingham Salvation Army Thrift Store volunteer Barbara Hallman poses with one of the organization’s Christmas kettles placed around town on Dec. 2. The Salvation Army continues to accept monetary and food donations for the area’s most vulnerable throughout the remainder of the month. Volunteers are n
HPPH announces closure of Wingham site as of Jan. 1
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) announced on Tuesday morning that its Wingham site will close permanently, as of Jan. 1.
Poor weather believed to be factor in school bus crash
Huron County OPP are still investigating a single-vehicle crash south of Bluevale earlier this week, but believe that poor weather played a factor.
‘This program should be given a go again’
Council have given staff the go ahead to target a September 2024 launch date for a before- and after-school program at Immaculate Conception School in Formosa.
Report: Hunger is becoming the new normal as Ontarians struggle
A new report by Feed Ontario reveals that food banks are experiencing the largest increase in visits on record, more than double the increase seen following the 2008 recession. The report points to insufficient social support programs, lack of quality employment, and unaffordable housing as the driv
Bruce County Public Library holds workshop to help seniors protect themselves from fraud
The Bruce County Public Library held a fraud prevention workshop for seniors on Nov. 7. The virtual presentation was available both online and at the Chesley and Port Elgin branches.
Wingham Ironmen U15 Rep win pair of tournaments
The Wingham Ironmen U15 Rep team are in the midst of a successful season, having two tournament wins in November. The squad won the Georgian Shores Fall Classic, held Nov. 10-12, and followed that up by winning the consolation championship at the Clinton Optimist Tournament, Nov. 24-26, with a 4-0 w
Lancers come up short against Winterhawks
The Lucknow Lancers scored three goals in the third period; however, it was too little, too late as the Saugeen Shore Winterhawks used its early scoring power to skate away with a 7-4 win in Lucknow on Saturday night.
