council here heard a post-election report with voting statistics, NWMO’s payment breakdown and officially dissolved the long-standing Community Liaison Committee (CLC).
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North Huron Firefighters updated compensation rates to see first-ever COLA raise
Firefighters in North Huron are getting a much-deserved raise. The raise will include their first-ever cost of living allowance and a wage increase that will better align with current market rates.
Cyclones take a 5-0 win against Komoka Kings
Cyclones fans were treated to an exciting game on Dec. 13., with the home team scoring five goals against Komoka Kings.
Huron County to maintain existing fees and services charges
On Dec. 4, a joint report from Susan Cronin, director of legislative services/county clerk, and Ljubica Blazevic, deputy county clerk with the county, presented updates to the Fees and Services Charges by-law, including a review of the current fee schedule, to county council.
County considers Goderich request for assistance with court security costs
The cost of courthouse security and inmate transportation services in Goderich was on the Huron County Council agenda on Dec. 4. The town requested that the county help with the shortfall in provincial funding.
Ontario Court of Appeal upholds 2023 Superior Court ruling
The Ontario Court of Appeals dismissed the appeals of the Government of Ontario, the Town of South Bruce Peninsula and two landowners from a lower-court ruling that Saugeen First Nations was wrongfully dispossessed of approximately 1.4 miles of Sauble Beach after signing Treaty 72 in 1854.
South Bruce tallies new businesses for 2024; focuses on revitalization
The last flip of a yearly calendar is a popular time to take into account the 12 pages that came before it.
NYE Fireworks in Blyth approved
New Year’s Eve in Blyth will once again include spectacular lights in the sky as the Blyth Community Betterment Committee (BCBC) and the Blyth Firefighters Association prepare for the annual NYE Fireworks in Blyth event.
Councillor Nigel Van Dyk new deputy mayor of South Bruce
Council here voted in a new deputy mayor for the next two years, Councillor Nigel Van Dyk, effective Jan. 2025.
Basketeers campaign a success with 130 baskets donated
The Stratford and Perth County Basketeers campaign wrapped up last week, with a total of 130 laundry baskets filled with personal and household necessities and $1,200 in gift cards donated to Emily Murphy House and The Optimism Place.
Peabody comments on OP update
BROCKTON - The agenda for the final meeting of the year for Bruce County council on Dec. 19 contains a number of items of interest to Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody.
AMDSB students surpass provincial averages in Specialist High Skills Major participation, completion
HURON-PERTH - Local schools have garnered a good reputation in the trades industry, however, the latest stat associated with Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) participation and completion will only further benefit it.
Marie McKertcher awarded Silver Quill by NMC
After enjoying a turkey dinner at her company Christmas party on Dec. 6, Marie McKertcher was presented with a Silver Quill Award by Midwestern Newspapers Publisher Dave Adsett.
History on tape: A turnip for Christmas
You know the line in “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” by Clement Moore … “The stockings were hung by the chimney with care.”
Catholic School Board announces new Superintendent of Education
HURON/PERTH - The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce that Mr. Sean McDade, current Principal at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Goderich, has been appointed to the position of Superintendent of Education, commencing Jan. 2025.
