Councillors pointed out several holes in the Teeswater Medical Clinic budget at the Nov. 30 meeting. Ultimately, council said they need more time to consider the NWMO Near Term Investment request of $600,000 and municipal contribution of $300,000.
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Hydro One to clean up soil near transformer station in Morris-Turnberry
Hydro One will be conducting some soil rehabilitation work near one of its transformer stations in Morris-Turnberry next year after testing found arsenic in the soil.
South Bruce council requests a third report on proposed municipal vehicle purchases
Staff reintroduced their concerns about the shortage of municipal vehicles but were met with yet another request for further information from council.
Ironmen return home with two wins over Bulldogs, Hawks
The Wingham Ironmen hit the road last weekend and returned home with two wins, 4-3 over the Kincardine Bulldogs, and 8-3 over the Walkerton Hawks.
Vintage snowmobile show set for Jan. 30
The Huron County Cruisers are hosting a Vintage Snowmobile Show at the Howick Community Centre from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 30.
Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan final draft presented to North Huron council
Monteith Brown Planning Consultants presented the final draft of the long-awaited Parks, Recreation & Culture Master Plan to North Huron council on Dec. 6, outlining their results and recommendations for moving forward.
Coldest Night of the Year to take place in Wingham on Feb. 26
United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is encouraging northern Huron County and residents from the surrounding area to bundle up and raise money for the Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) walk.
IN PHOTOS – 2021 Blyth Santa Claus Parade
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Morris-Turnberry wants more info on potential shared services agreement for animal control officer
Council would like more information on what a potential shared services agreement for an animal control officer would look like before making a commitment to the multi-municipality initiative.
Former youth pastor pleads guilty to sexual assault, exploitation charges
Last fall, Huron County OPP charged a former youth pastor from Wingham with seven counts of sexual assault and seven counts of sexual exploitation. On Dec. 1 at the Goderich Court House, Simon Chiarello pleaded guilty to the charges.
North Huron draft policing, building services budget discussed
The incoming Director of Finance for North Huron told council that police services take up a considerable portion of the protective services budget during his presentation of the draft 2022 budget on Dec. 9.
North Huron council welcomes new director of finance
For the first time since the township’s inception, North Huron has a new finance director; the current director, Donna White, is retiring after 35 years with the township.
North Huron’s hunt for animal control officer continues
The Township of North Huron is still looking for a suitable replacement for an animal control officer, after the retirement of Jim Renwick and the passing of Robert Trick left the area without a qualified and equipped company/individuals to provide the service.
Physician shifts filled at Wingham ER, holiday closures avoided
Karl Ellis, Executive CEO of the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) assured the Advance Times in an email on Dec. 14 that vacant shifts in the Wingham hospital's emergency department have been filled and the potential closure as a result of not having physician coverage has been avoided.
Province expanding booster shot eligibility, tightening proof of vaccination requirements
The provincial government has announced measures to expand eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots and tighten proof of vaccination requirements in response to rising COVID-19 case numbers and the spread of the Omicron variant.
