Council approved a slightly amended version of the staff recommendation for participation in the Ministry of Transportation’s golf cart pilot project.
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North Huron council to purchase audio system for meetings
Since council does not know where their council chambers will be relocated to, they made the decision to purchase a relocatable audio system to better improve the quality of their council meetings.
Open water
A lone kayaker paddles upstream between the Howson Dam and the Hanna Bridge on the Maitland River in Wingham.
Council hears proposed plan for water, sewer for Hutton Heights
Council agreed to alter the engineer’s phased plan to proceed with developing the subdivision known as Hutton Heights.
Retail plaza planned for McDonald’s property in Wingham
At the Aug. 9 meeting, North Huron council approved the plans for the construction of a shopping plaza at the corner of Highway 4 and Highway 86.
Midwestern Newspapers GM presented with Silver Quill
On Aug. 4 Canadian Community Newspapers Association board member, David Adsett (left), and London Publishing’s Doug Rowe (right) presented the Silver Quill Award to Midwestern Newspapers General Manager, Bill Huether (middle) for his 25 years of service to the media industry.
Regional unemployment rate continues to drop
Based on the data released by the Four County Labour Market Planning Board last week, it appears the region is recovering very well from the pandemic.
Paisley Blues Festival to receive provincial funding
The Paisley Blues Festival will receive some financial assistance from the provincial government.
Province pledges $7M for agri-food research projects
On Monday, the Ontario government announced its support for 49 agri-food research projects with a pledge of $7 million.
Curling is going to ‘rock Bruce County’ with 2022 Ontario Tankard
Saugeen Shores is hosting the 2022 Ontario Men’s Curling Championships, the Port Elgin Chrysler ’22 Ontario Tankard, Feb. 9-13. The winning team goes on to the Brier.
Truth and Reconciliation, 94 calls to action
The Truth and Reconciliation 94 calls to action are a direct result of the Indian Residential School settlement agreement that began in September 2007, intending to bring a fair and lasting resolution to the legacy of the Indian Residential Schools (IRS).
Walkerton Legion’s Meat Draw a success
We are now almost back to normal with our meat draws. The hardest thing is remembering to put a mask back on when you get up to claim your prize.
There’s a crossroads a-comin’
Loosely keeping up with my theme of commentaries on historical vessel tragedies as of late, my fourth instalment on the subject will be of a slightly different variety this week.
What are the vaccine-hesitant waiting for?
Most of us have had the experience of watching a beloved child toddling toward danger with a merry grin on his little face and a sparkle in his eyes.
