Enthusiastic volunteers will host a New Year’s Eve fireworks display at the Blyth and District Community Centre, and North Huron council agreed to waive the fees associated with the event to help.
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Environmental studies underway in Teeswater
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) provided updates on several currently underway studies in Teeswater, outlining what they are testing from the borehole sites and providing information on the environmental studies launched earlier this year.
North Huron updates flag policy
Township council voted in favour of an updated flag policy that includes raising alternative flags and considerations for half-mast requests after a request was made by council for staff to review the current bylaw in June 2021.
Policy changes coming for manufacturing cannabis in North Huron
North Huron is planning to join several surrounding municipalities in regulating the location of cannabis production facilities by establishing “setbacks to sensitive uses.”
Wingham ER at risk of closure during holidays
Throughout the year, the Wingham & District Hospital emergency department is staffed with a mixture of Wingham physicians and locum doctors, but Wingham has not been part of the provincial Emergency Department Locum Program (EDLP) for a couple of years.
Province expands booster shot eligibility to those aged 50 and over
The province has announced expanded eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to an additional 4.6 million Ontarians.
Huron-Bruce MPP calling for nominations for Remarkable Citizens awards
Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson is once again calling for nominations for this year’s Remarkable Citizens to recognize the dedication and volunteer work done by local residents.
Walkerton and Area Physician Recruitment Committee asks South Bruce for $21K for 2022
The Walkerton and Area Physician Recruitment committee has set a budget of $85,000 for 2022.
Council addresses letter about lack of Remembrance Day service in Teeswater
A Teeswater community member expressed the hurt she felt when the Municipality of South Bruce did not host a Remembrance Day ceremony in Teeswater on Nov. 11.
South Bruce vaccination policy delayed
A survey was issued to South Bruce municipal staff to provide an opportunity to voluntarily disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status. The results showed that less than 20 per cent of all employees chose to disclose this information.
Formosa Christmas house decorating contest judging completed
On Thursday, Nov. 24, the out-of-town judges drove through the streets of Formosa judging the residents’ house decorating contest.
Ironmen knock off the Barons in overtime
Last weekend the Wingham Ironmen pulled off their second win against the Hanover Barons this season with Matt Tolton scoring the game-winning goal five minutes into overtime.
Saugeen Ojibway Nation mothers reach out to off-reserve members
Helping those affected by addictions is one of the ways that a group of concerned mothers and community members are giving back to their community.
Howick staff to report back on OMERS net loss
Howick council has asked their treasurer to bring back a report in response to correspondence from CUPE Ontario that states the Ontario Municipal Employee Retirement System (OMERS) posted a net loss of 2.7 per cent last year.
Council agrees to change zoning at Mildmay Freshmart plaza
South Bruce council decided to amend their zoning bylaw to make a vacant unit in Mildmay more attractive to interested tenants.
