The recent announcement of a conflict of interest has triggered a pause in installing electric vehicle charging stations in North Huron. Council has requested that ChargerCrew come before them to answer some questions before making any decisions.
News
Local newspapers tell the whole story
ach Wednesday as a kid was exciting. That was the day that the Palmerston Observer was delivered.
Farewell to the good, bad and ugly of 2021
The year 2021 had a bit of everything – the good, the bad and the ugly.
North Huron appoints casual bylaw, property standards officer
Council approved the appointment of a casual bylaw/property standards officer on Dec. 20 at the last council meeting of 2021.
Local businessman fundraises for family devastated by fire
A fire recently destroyed Bruce and Cindy Casemore’s home, and one local businessman wants to help the family rebuild their home.
Huron and Area Search and Rescue team requests use of municipal building
The Huron and Area Search and Rescue (HASAR) asked North Huron council if they could use one of the vacant municipal buildings in Blyth as a home base for their equipment, vehicles, and training, as they have outgrown their current locations.
Historic Teeswater Mill has been converted into a vacation destination
What was once known as Little’s Mill, and used as a grist mill has now become Bruce County’s newest vacation destination.
North Huron council, staff make donation to Community Food Share
On Dec. 22, North Huron Reeve Bernie Bailey, Deputy Reeve Trevor Seip and staff dropped off non-perishable food donations to the North Huron Community Food Share, collected by members of council and staff.
Wingham fire hall upgrades exceed grant funding amount
Jamie McCarthy, director of public works, told North Huron council that funding received from the government in December 2020 for upgrading washroom facilities at two municipal buildings would no longer cover both renovations due to an increase in the cost of building materials and labour.
Recent overdose deaths raise concern for OPP
Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) wish to remind the public of the potentially lethal consequences of opioid use following four suspected opioid drug overdose deaths this month, with the latest occurring on Christmas Eve.
2021 marked by success for Brockton
The year 2021 was a busy one for Brockton despite COVID-19.
Hanover hospital prepares for more patients due to Walkerton ER overnight closure
The overnight closure of Walkerton’s emergency room will have ripple effects.
Peabody doesn’t want to see Walkerton hospital ‘shortchanged’
Mayor Chris Peabody still hasn’t heard back from Ontario Health regarding the overnight closure of the Walkerton hospital’s emergency room.
Brockton calls for third-party review of hospital service reductions in Walkerton, Chesley
Just before Christmas, Bruce County council’s executive committee voted unanimously in favour of a call for the province to conduct a third-party review of service reductions at the Walkerton and Chesley hospitals.
