An initiative that would see 26 Level 2 electric vehicle charging ports installed in Huron County has been put on hold after a conflict of interest was discovered between one of the financial investors, SparkPark, and Natural Resources Canada (NRCan).
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North Huron appoints CBO, drainage superintendent
CAO Dwayne Evans updated North Huron councillors on the appointment of a new chief building official (CBO) and a drainage superintendent.
Blyth to hold New Year’s Eve fireworks display
Enthusiastic volunteers will host a New Year’s Eve fireworks display at the Blyth and District Community Centre, and North Huron council agreed to waive the fees associated with the event to help.
Environmental studies underway in Teeswater
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) provided updates on several currently underway studies in Teeswater, outlining what they are testing from the borehole sites and providing information on the environmental studies launched earlier this year.
North Huron updates flag policy
Township council voted in favour of an updated flag policy that includes raising alternative flags and considerations for half-mast requests after a request was made by council for staff to review the current bylaw in June 2021.
Policy changes coming for manufacturing cannabis in North Huron
North Huron is planning to join several surrounding municipalities in regulating the location of cannabis production facilities by establishing “setbacks to sensitive uses.”
Wingham ER at risk of closure during holidays
Throughout the year, the Wingham & District Hospital emergency department is staffed with a mixture of Wingham physicians and locum doctors, but Wingham has not been part of the provincial Emergency Department Locum Program (EDLP) for a couple of years.
Blessings To You donates funds to provide rec programs in Minto
A recent donation from Blessings To You in Palmerston will allow the Town of Minto’s community services department to offer several free programs this winter.
Steve McCabe seeks PC nomination in Perth-Wellington
Wellington North Ward 4 councillor Steve McCabe has announced he is seeking the Progressive Conservative Party nomination in Perth-Wellington for next year’s provincial election.
Food for Fines program underway at Bruce County libraries
The Bruce County Public Library is running its annual Food for Fines program at all 17 branches in Bruce County.
Brockton man charged with assault, possession of weapon
A Brockton man is one of two individuals charged by Wellington County OPP following an incident in Wellington North last week.
Don Van Galen seeks Perth-Wellington PC nomination for 2022 provincial election
Former St. Marys councillor Don Van Galen is the latest to enter the race to be selected as the Progressive Conservative Party’s candidate in Perth-Wellington for next year’s provincial election.
Province expands booster shot eligibility to those aged 50 and over
The province has announced expanded eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to an additional 4.6 million Ontarians.
North Perth vehicle owner charged for school bus violation
Perth County OPP have charged the owner of a vehicle after it drove through the stop arm and flashing lights of a school bus last week.
Huron-Bruce MPP calling for nominations for Remarkable Citizens awards
Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson is once again calling for nominations for this year’s Remarkable Citizens to recognize the dedication and volunteer work done by local residents.
