Council has elected to extend an agreement with the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) that provides funding to the municipality to offer to residents to help them gain transferable skills and education.
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Morris-Turnberry council approves purchase of new public works truck
Everyone loves a good deal, and Morris-Turnberry council is no exception.
Northern Huron Connection Centre security discussed at council
Wingham resident William Wallace appeared before North Huron council as a delegation to request more security information be shared with the residents who live in the neighbourhood near the Northern Huron Connection Centre (NHCC).
Work resumes at apartment building on former Wingham Trailer Park lands
Co-owner of Riverside Apartments, Brock Hodgins, invited the Advance Times to get a sneak peek of the new building on Feb. 27. Work crews are back on-site after an approximately six-month delay due to unforeseen circumstances. Construction on the former Wingham Trailer Park lands paused in late 202
Developer intends to withdraw appeal to OLT
A local developer has expressed his intent to withdraw his appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT).
Belgrave Community Centre stays ‘status quo’
The Belgrave Community Centre avoided any changes to its lease with North Huron after budget deliberations have the township reviewing all of the services it delivers, looking to reduce the extreme tax levy that was proposed in early January.
North Huron opts to use reserve funds to soften tax increase
Chris Townes, director of finance/treasurer for North Huron, presented council with some options that would reduce the 2023 taxation impacts through the use of reserve funds.
Howick CBO recovering after ‘freak accident’
A local man has a new hero, his granddaughter, who got him safely to the hospital after a softball-sized rock slammed through the windshield of his vehicle and shattered his face as he was driving on the 8th Line near his rural home on Feb. 13.
McCallum proposes honorary name for Highway 4
Jamie McCallum would like to see Huron County’s veterans recognized for their sacrifices and service by giving Highway 4 (London Road) an honorary name.
Wingham residents brave the cold to help others
A beacon of light in the darkness can guide a ship towards safety, and so too, a guiding light can steer people who have fallen on hard times, lost in the lonely unknown, towards help.
Council approves Mildmay Minor Ball request for diamond upgrades
Council has approved a request from the Mildmay Minor Ball Association that will allow the organization to field hardball teams in the U15 age group and beyond.
South Bruce approves 2023 budget
South Bruce taxpayers will be paying an extra 6.67 per cent in property taxes this year with approval, in principle, of the 2023 budget.
Wingham restaurant owner found guilty, ordered to pay $5,500 in fines
The verdict in the court case between Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) and Buck & Jo’s owners Stephen and Joanne Hill is in.
Maitland Conservation welcomes new board members, outlines key priorities
Maitland Conservation (MC) held its 2023 annual general meeting (AGM) on Feb. 15 at the Wroxeter Community Hall, welcoming new and past members, local dignitaries, and visitors in attendance to hear about upcoming plans and ongoing conservation efforts.
SVCA directors hear reports on risk management, user fees, source protection
The Feb. 16 meeting of the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) board of directors at the Formosa offices included presentations by Glenn Sheppard of Marsh Insurance, Sean-Michael Stephen of Watson and Associates Ltd. (user fee review), Laura Molson – SVCA manager of corporate services, and
