Newly-appointed Chief Administration Officer (CAO) Nelson Santos delivered his first quarterly report to North Huron Council on July 7.
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Wingham infielder Moran drafted by MLB’s Royals in 13th round
Tyson Moran, a 19-year-old out of Wingham, was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the 13th round of the Major League Baseball (MLB) 2025 draft on Monday.
Fire Chief updates Morris-Turnberry Council on training, calls
At their July 8 regular meeting, council members here received a report from North Huron Fire Chief Chad Kregar, outlining the month of May in emergency calls, significant incidents, training and general updates for his department.
Morris-Turnberry Council authorizes sale of surplus land in Brussels
Council here, at their June 17 meeting, passed two bylaws to stop up, close and sell portions of road allowances and surplus land in Brussels.
$80,000 gift from Vance Fund supports surgical equipment at Wingham hospital
The Wingham & District Hospital Foundation is grateful to be the recipient of an $80,000 grant from the Leland and Thora Vance Fund which is held at the Waterloo Region Community Foundation.
North Huron endorses advocacy for Canadian veterans
Coun. Rick McBurney pulled an item out of the consent agenda for discussion at the July 7 regular meeting of council, requesting that North Huron send a letter of support endorsing the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury’s (BWG) advocacy for Canadian veterans.
The North Huron Recreation Summer Day Camp began July 2
Themed weeks, day trips, arts and crafts, fun games and activities keep the 5-7 and 8-11-year-old participants active and busy all summer.
Belmore Homecoming a success due to ‘countless hours’ from volunteers
“Countless hours of working, considering and deciding have resulted in a wonderful community event,” Homecoming committee officials state in a post-event press release.
Local councillor critical of ‘Woke’ hiring practices
During a regular meeting of North Huron council, Coun. Chris Palmer voiced his disapproval of the Community Engagement Committee’s support of equitable hiring practices, calling the wording in a report by Chief Administrative Officer Nelson Santos “a rabbit hole” and saying that it is “woke stuff.”
ATV collision results in multiple impaired charges for North Huron man
Huron County OPP has charged a North Huron resident with criminal driving offences following a single-vehicle ATV collision in Howick on June 29, a police report states.
Public health releases 2024 annual report
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) recently announced the HPPH 2024 Annual Report is now available online.
Formosa Lion receives Art Woods award
The Formosa and District Lions Club held their June Lottery draw with the following people winning $40: Brian Gutscher, Formosa; Tom Elviss, Fenwick; Mike and Angel Inglis, Guelph, Al Schnurr, Formosa and Pat Morely, Mildmay.
Teeswater to mark 150th with free, fun, family activities on July 19
The village of Teeswater is offering a day of free, fun, family events in celebration of the community’s 150th anniversary.
Lucknow and District Kinette Club honours members with $15,000 donation to oncology clinic
The Wingham & District Hospital Foundation states they are proud to announce a $15,000 donation from the Lucknow and District Kinette Club.
Local couples celebrate 65th anniversaries
Close on the heels of the village’s 170th anniversary celebrations, two long time Belmore couples recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversaries a week apart.
