By most standards the Maitland River is just a small river but to me as a kid it was greater than the greatest rivers of the world.
Wingham
Maitland Conservation pushes for joint working group, equal funding
Maitland Conservation (MC) board members are calling on local municipalities, watershed groups and residents to press area MPPs and the environment minister for changes to the province’s proposed consolidation of conservation authorities.
Howick Council planning to draft bylaw to enter agreement with +VG Architects for potential daycare facility
In the works for a couple of months now, council here is beginning to make final decisions on whether or not to proceed with building a daycare centre beside the township’s community centre.
Morris-Turnberry staff directed to keep 2026 tax rate increase under 5%
In its first 2026 draft budget meeting, Morris-Turnberry Council acknowledged the necessity of small increases to most categories of the budget to update equipment and plan for the future health of services, followed by discussion around what may materialize into tough decisions.
Day camp fun
Participants enjoyed a full day of arts and crafts at the PA day event on Jan. 30.
Wingham’s Riley Good to play in 2026 Softball World Cup
Wingham’s Riley Good has been selected for Canada’s men’s national team to compete at the 2026 World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) U23 Men’s Softball World Cup.
Draft two of Howick budget proposes 8.031% increase
After making some changes followings its first 2026 municipal budget meeting, council here reviewed the second draft budget at its Jan. 27 special meeting, which includes slightly lower tax rates.
North Huron South Site child care centre design approved
Construction on new Blyth facility slated to begin in mid-March.
Belgrave water user rate remains the same for 2026
The Belgrave Water System annual fee is remaining the same as last year, at $1,322.09 per user.
Province announces local investments; North Huron recipient of three major grants
A recent funding allocation from the Ontario government is a welcome and timely announcement, according to North Huron CAO Nelson Santos.
