Councillor Mark Ireland’s opinion on the hiring process of legal services was not shared by the majority of council in the most recent meeting, despite having their support in a July meeting.
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Windsor MP Brian Masse visits proposed DGR site in Teeswater
Brian Masse, the NDP Member of Parliament for Windsor West and Great Lakes critic, visited Teeswater on Oct. 13 to learn more about the proposed deep geological repository (DGR) for high-level nuclear waste.
Gorrie gets spooky
Ghosts, ghouls, skeletons and monsters wandering the streets in Gorrie on Oct. 14, ready to scare up some candy for the kids on Halloween.
Blyth Festival thanks council for continued support
Gil Garrett, artistic director of the Blyth Festival, wrote another letter to North Huron council, but this one was to thank them for their ongoing support.
Huron Perth Public Health clarifies vaccine requirements for rec staff
Director of Recreation and Community Services, Vicky Luttenberger, was prepared to present a dire report to council which would see reduced hours or the closure of the Wingham and Blyth recreation centres when Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) stepped back on their vaccine requirements for staff.
North Huron looking at alternate methods of hosting public meetings
Public town hall meetings are essential to North Huron council, but the current situation with COVID-19 is making the meetings impossible to do, according to a report from Clerk Carson Lamb.
North Huron council to acknowledge young resident’s request
In a special moment during the North Huron council meeting, councillors spoke to a letter received from a resident asking for a skate park for the kids who live in Wingham.
Community members speak up for local museum
Community spirit was in full force at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre, a crowd of people waiting in line to get into the North Huron council meeting on Monday evening to show their support for the museum committee’s report on moving the museum from its current location to the vacant train station.
Poll: Majority want CRB benefits to end before next year
With five of the emergency benefits programs introduced by the federal government to support…
Poll: Half of Canadian parents with children aged 5-11 ready to vaccinate their kids
Based on strong hints from public health officials and pharmaceutical companies, the next chapter of Canada’s mass COVID-19 vaccine story appears poised to involve inoculating younger children – and one-in-two parents of younger children are ready to jab their kids right away.
Province officially launches Verify Ontario app
The Ontario government has released its long-awaited COVID-19 vaccination verification app.
Poll: Three-in-five Canadians would have preferred outcome of federal election held using proportional distribution
In a federal election where little changed, Canadians have been left searching for value from the…
Survivor’s Flag unveiled at Parliament ceremony
The first legislated federal holiday on Sept. 30 was meant to commemorate and honour the people who endured the residential school system and their families.
Howick to waive fees for advertisements on arena boards
On Oct. 5, Howick council agreed to staff’s recommendation to waive the fees for the advertisements on the arena boards and Olympia at the Howick Community Centre (HCC) for the 2021-22 season.
Ironmen’s winning streak comes to an end against Mitchell
The Wingham Ironmen split the Thanksgiving weekend with a 4-3 win against the Hanover Barons and a 1-0 loss against the Mitchell Hawks.
