Maitland Conservation continues to warn residents along the shores of Lake Huron that ongoing erosion along the watershed is causing parts of the bluffs to break away and slide off into the lake.
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Language, culture stolen by residential schools now part of reconciliation process
The United Nations (UN) named 2019 as the International Year of Indigenous Languages to highlight the need to preserve, revitalize and promote the use of the world’s estimated 7,000 Indigenous languages - 2,680 of which are considered to be in danger.
Howick firefighters take part in 9/11 stair climb
Pictured are Howick Fire Department Chief Shawn Edwards and Firefighter Madelyn Yungblut at the…
Huron-Kinloss council votes against trap, neuter and release cat program
Council does not support a trap-neuter-return cat program.
Appeals on assessment for Bruce Beach Drain forwarded to tribunal
Three appeals on assessment for the Bruce Beach Drain have been forwarded to the tribunal. The date for when the appeals will be heard has not been set.
Huron-Kinloss council looks at recycling agricultural plastic
In November 2020, Bruce County’s transportation and environmental services committee approved the Cleanfarms Inc. pilot project for recycling agricultural plastic in the county.
Huron-Kinloss council supports purchase of extrication equipment
The 2021 fire department budget included $15,000 to upgrade auto extrication equipment (“Jaws of Life”), with $20,000 for other equipment purchases.
Building numbers still up in Huron-Kinloss
The August 2021 building report indicates numbers are still up.
Morris-Turnberry municipal office to maintain current hours of operation
Now that the municipal office has reopened to walk-in traffic, staff felt the time was right to consider changing the hours the office was open to the public.
A new research project for neurogenerative diseases
In a recent column, I explained what I am doing to slow down my progress from Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) to a worse dementia. I am trying to follow my own recommendations but adhering to my “Seven Pillars to a Good Life” is easier said than done. Apparently, my disease is called a Neurodegenera
Changes to North Huron’s human resources policies and procedures introduced
North Huron CAO Dwayne Evans presented the new human resources manual to council at its Sept. 13 meeting.
North Huron Food Share shares local statistics during Hunger Action Month
Just as homelessness is growing, so is food bank use.
Long-time Wingham Terry Fox Run organizers hosting last event
Forty-one years ago, Terry Fox set out to run across the country. Only a few years later, Dale and Linda Edgar, of Gorrie, faced their own challenge with cancer as their daughter was diagnosed with stage four neuroblastoma, a childhood cancer of the central nervous system in 1987.
Proposed Gypsy Lane name change causes heated discussion in council
Angry residents from Blyth spoke their minds at the beginning of the in-person council meeting on Monday evening after a plea from Nathanya Barnett, a Romani descendant, for council to allow the request from the Blyth BIA to change the name of Gypsy Lane.
North Perth implementing proof of vaccination for all municipal rec facilities, meeting spaces
The Municipality of North Perth announced on Thursday that it will require proof of vaccination for all patrons of municipally-operated recreation facilities and meeting places in compliance with the Government of Ontario’s forthcoming mandate that comes into effect on Sept. 22, 2021.
