The Municipal Innovation Council (MIC) was formed in 2020, and has undertaken studies and projects that have resulted in cost savings, information sharing and technical advances that benefit all municipal members.
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Women in Carpentry receives continued funding
The township is excited to announce investments of $285,702 and $289,759 to the Women in Carpentry program, supported by Ontario’s Ministry of Immigration, Labour, Training and Skills Development.
Madill claims OFSAA girls’ hockey bronze
It may have not been the end result the Madill Mustangs were hoping for, but the girls’ varsity squad still capped its 2022-23 high school hockey season as third-best in all of Ontario.
Wingham-Lucknow 86ers U13 Rep Girls win WOAA Championship, qualify for provincials
To say the Wingham-Lucknow 86ers U13 Rep team are on a hot streak may be an understatement.
Memories of Wingham: Grant MacIntyre
Grant MacIntyre is a man with a passion: baking. For nearly all of his adult life, MacIntyre got up at 5 a.m., six days a week, to start his work in MacIntyre’s Bakery at 263 Josephine St. in Wingham.
Huron County CAO appointed to AMO board of directors
The county’s chief administrative officer has been appointed to the board of directors of a provincial organization.
Huron County councillor not ready to ‘jump on the bandwagon’ with recommendations to combat food insecurity
One Huron County councillor says he isn’t sure if he wants to “jump on the bandwagon” for the recommendations provided by a delegation to council last week about food insecurity.
Huron County to move forward with Brussels Fire Hall expansion
Huron County council has opted to move forward with the construction of a paramedic services space at the Brussels Fire Hall.
Huron-Kinloss to participate in FoodCycler pilot project
The Township of Huron-Kinloss is participating in the Municipal Innovation Council’s pilot project in partnership with Canadian company Food Cycle Science Corporation, which offers an innovative food composting solution in the form of FoodCycler units.
Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association visits Wingham, Belgrave
Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association visited Wingham and Belgrave on March 18 as part of its “Explore Islam” cross-country tour. An open house exhibition was held at the Alice Munro Library in Wingham, which was attended by several local residents. The Muslim youth then took to the stre
Wingham Hospital receives support through Breast Cancer Canada’s Raise More Challenge
Thanks to the fundraising efforts of Kaitlin Fisher and her family, of Benmiller, the Wingham and District Hospital Foundation has received $1,000 to benefit the chemotherapy clinic from Breast Cancer Canada as part of their Raise More Challenge.
Construction slow in Morris-Turnberry to start year
A report from Chief Building Official Kirk Livingston shows construction is off to a slow start in Morris-Turnberry this year.
Steady start to 2023 for building in South Bruce
2023 has gotten off to a steady start in South Bruce when it comes to the building department.
Howick council receives report on Greenley Municipal Drain
At their council meeting earlier this month, members of council heard a delegation in regards to the Greenley Municipal Drain. On March 6, Reeve Doug Harding outlined the purpose of the Public Hearing was to consider the Drainage Report.
Beavers causing issues along municipal drains in Morris-Turnberry
Looking at the 2022 municipal drain maintenance report presented to council on March 21, a common theme sticks out: beavers.
