Road resurfacing, bridge repairs, and culvert replacements are sure signs that construction season is returning. Huron County is gearing up for the inevitable summer headaches for drivers, awarding several contracts at the regular county council meeting on March 23.
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Huron County offering information sessions on how to help Ukraine
The Huron County Library and the Huron County Immigration Partnership are uniting to host Ukraine information sessions throughout April after receiving several requests from residents on how to help the people of Ukraine.
North Huron council holds discussion on new chambers
Councillors discussed potential new locations for North Huron’s permanent council chambers at the April 4 regular council meeting, considering several locations that staff have investigated over the last few months.
Teeswater Medical Centre fundraising campaign gets $500K kickstart
The fundraising campaign for the new Teeswater Medical Centre kicked off with $500,000 in funding.
Foxton Fuels celebrates its 50th year in business
For most of Mark Foxton’s life, he can remember his father, Bob Foxton, being an entrepreneur. When Mark was young, he remembers his father running a mobile lunch business, and prior to that, he was a foreman at Lloyd Doors.
Province introduces new legislation to address housing crisis
The province tabled new legislation on March 30 that takes aim at municipal planning schemes to address a lack of housing supply.
Second World War veteran frustrated by lack of action to end Russian invasion of Ukraine
R. Patrick “Pat” Onions, L/S CNVR, is a Second World War naval veteran who has a perspective on the Russian invasion of Ukraine that’s based on having seen action in time of war.
Ironmen trail top-seeded Barons 3-0 in semifinals
At the time of publication, the Wingham Ironmen are down 3-0 in their Provincial Junior Hockey League Pollock Division best-of-seven playoff series against the top-seeded Hanover Barons.
New vehicles for community paramedicine program approved by Huron County council
The Community Paramedicine (CP) program received authorization from county council to purchase three 2022 Chevrolet Equinox AWD vehicles from Huron Motor Products for $108,418.98, using some of the Community Paramedic Long-Term Care (CPLTC) funding.
Huron-Kinloss council passes 2022 municipal budget
Huron-Kinloss gave third and final reading to this year’s budget at the March 21 meeting of council. The grand total to be raised from taxation is $9,394,963.
NWMO donates $3,500 to the Teeswater-Culross Firefighters Association
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) has donated $3,500 to the Teeswater-Culross Firefighters Association to support ongoing equipment upgrades. The donation will help support the purchase of additional equipment, training materials and tooling.
Committee members appointed to represent Maitland Conservation
Maitland Conservation (MC) appointed its 2022 board representatives to the various committees requiring representation during March’s regular board meeting.
Maitland Conservation approves budget, work plan
The 2022-23 annual budget for Maitland Conservation (MC) was among the items on the agenda at the first regular board meeting chaired by North Perth councillor Matt Duncan.
Blyth BIA board members appointed for 2022
The Blyth Business Improvement Association (BBIA) informed North Huron council of its new 2022 board members in a letter dated March 14.
Teeswater driver facing refusal charge
A young driver from Teeswater is facing a refusal charge following a traffic incident investigation conducted by Huron County OPP last week.
