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.
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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.
Sacred Heart School community rallies around family who lost home to fire
The Sacred Heart School community in Wingham has come together to help one of its families who lost its home to a fire over the weekend.
Meeting for proposed Wingham Historical Society to be held Feb. 15
One local resident is hoping to form a new group to aid in preserving Wingham’s history.
North Huron council receives over 40 letters about budget deliberations
North Huron council received so many letters from community members regarding current budget deliberations that they had to be presented in a spreadsheet.
What’s happening in Formosa
It is pretty quiet in Formosa.
Hospitals board to renovate, recruit at Listowel, Wingham sites
At its January meeting, the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) board of directors highlighted many important issues the hospitals are currently facing, as well as their steps forward.
Ironmen prevail in weekend contests
Points are at a premium with the 2022-23 PJHL regular season beginning to wind down, and the Wingham Ironmen picked up four they desperately needed over the weekend to maintain pace with the teams they’re chasing in the North Pollock Division standings.
Maitland Conservation board reviews more changes, effects of Bill 23
Maitland Conservation (MC) board members received additional information about the changes and effects that Bill 23 is having on conservation authorities, with this month’s focus on conserving natural heritage.
