Morris-Turnberry is one step closer to replacing an outdated bylaw that will give the municipality additional options in dealing with some property standards complaints.
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Morris-Turnberry ‘happy to support’ Belmore arena project
Morris-Turnberry will wait and see what action Howick Township takes with proposed upgrades to the Belmore Community Centre.
NWMO, University of Guelph launch research partnership
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) and the University of Guelph have partnered to launch a joint environmental DNA (eDNA) research program to further understand biodiversity conditions around potential repository sites in the South Bruce and Ignace areas.
North Huron to replace outdated truck fleet management bylaw with improved 10-year policy
Director of Public Works Jamie McCarthy presented a new plan for managing the fleet of vehicles owned by North Huron and used by several departments, including public works, recreation, facilities, and utilities.
Cliff’s Plumbing and Heating awarded contract to replace Dectron unit at Wescast Complex
orth Huron council received a report from Vicky Luttenburger, director of recreation and community services, at the Oct. 4 council meeting regarding the request for tender (RFT) for replacing the Dectron unit at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex in Wingham.
Province-wide education blitz encourages Ontarians to learn what drinking water protection zone signs mean
Conservation Ontario and local source protection authorities and regions have launched a three-week public information campaign. The campaign about drinking water protection zone signs started on Oct. 7.
Morris-Turnberry council has plenty of questions regarding BMGCC renovation project
A delegation from Huron East, led by CAO Brad McRoberts and Mayor Bernie MacLellan, were present at Morris-Turnberry’s virtual council meeting on Oct. 7 to address concerns that council has with the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre (BMGCC) renovation project.
County-wide working group to address animal control officer needs of lower-tier municipalities
Carson Lamb, clerk for North Huron, has taken the lead in a county-wide working group established to address the current need for animal control officers in several of the lower-tier municipalities.
Miller family supports Wingham hospital
Elliott and Rebecca Miller of Edgar’s Feed and Seed are supporting medical equipment upgrades at the Wingham and District Hospital with a donation of $6,000.
North Huron hiring full-time CBO
The Township of North Huron is hiring a full-time chief building official (CBO) after exploring options of a shared services agreement with another municipality, which was deemed not feasible at this time.
South Bruce CLC receives willingness survey results
The Community Liaison Committee (CLC) received the results of a recent survey conducted to answer the question, “how the community will determine willingness for allowing the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) to build a Deep Geological Repository (DGR) in South Bruce.”
Immaculate Conception School students learn fire safety
Immaculate Conception School in Formosa thanks the South Bruce Fire Department for the wonderful…
A big donation and a little park history
The Formosa Lions Club purchased the old Butcher Shop property on the main drag in 1987, followed by the Weiler Sawmill property on Council Road.
Regional unemployment rate drops to 3.6 per cent
In September, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region (ER) decreased by 0.3 percentage points from 3.9 per cent to 3.6 per cent, which went back to the same lowest rate as in July 2021.
Province investing $100M to help tourism industry rebound from pandemic
The Ontario government is investing $100 million through the new Tourism Recovery Program to help stabilize the province’s tourism industry as it recovers from the impacts of COVID-19.
