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The 18 Mile River Bridge between Amberley and Lucknow ready for traffic. Full story
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A group of local residents have banded together to tell the provincial government that Bruce County is the best place to build Ontario’s next nuclear plant. Full story
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The recent meeting of council for Huron-Kinloss brought news that taxes in the township could go up by a possible seven per cent for 2008 if adopted the budget at the May 21 meeting, meaning a house worth $200,000 would see an increase of about $56 for the township’s share of their property tax bill. Full story
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Those fed up with higher gas prices and higher taxes have about $7.14 to spend on groceries and other essentials, thanks to a cut in electricity rates. Full story
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Lucknow can now boast something new and beneficial to the area, it is now the site of a new Community Living residence. Full story
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Huron-Kinloss residents received news recently that the Family Y Daycare will stay open in Lucknow, however residents wanting to renew their drivers licenses will have to make a trip to Kincardine or Wingham rather than visit the Ministry of Transportation office on Havelock Street. Full story
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At the March 3 meeting in Ripley, Huron-Kinloss council says no to the idea of implementing a water-metering program. Full story
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Because of its close proximity to an existing gravel pit, the Bruce County Planning Committee believes that the construction of the school on Concession 5 should not go ahead. Full story
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The recent township budget meeting saw big numbers thrown around, however council rejected them, telling staff to find ways to bring what would have added 18 per cent increase to the 2008 coffers down to a more reasonable figure. Full story
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Steve Cannon from Bruce Power has some good news for Ontario residents, announcing that reactor power on Unit 5 was raised by three per cent this week, an increase that is expected to produce enough new electricity to power a city the size of Owen Sound. Full story
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Susan Barwell runs Shady Bend Studios is doing her best to help out the brave members of the Canadian Armed Forces and their families and would like to see others join in her support. Full story
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Constable Jim Conrad of the South Bruce OPP says that his detachment is investigating the break, enter and theft to the office at a Huron Kinloss Dump. Full story
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While the South Bruce OPP continue to investigate a large amount of break, enter and thefts in Chesley, Walkerton and area, Huron OPP are investigating a spree of thefts from Wroxeter and Gorrie to Brussels and Seaforth. Full story
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South Bruce OPP are on the look out for those responsible for the theft of two snowmobiles that went missing in the area recently. Full story
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After school pick-up was delayed about an hour on Jan 23, 2008 for some students at Ripley-Huron Public School, as a result of a bus going off the road. Full story
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Karen Sweiger, Rabies Program Manager for the Grey Bruce Health Unit says that multiple health units are investigating exposure to a litter of rabid puppies that found their way to Bruce County involving human contact. Full story
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Constable Joanna Van Mierlo of the Huron OPP says the results of a post mortem completed on Ryan Vanvalkengoed of South Huron confirm that the 17-year-old died as a result of drowning. Full story
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Constable Jim Conrad of the South Bruce OPP says that a business on Side Road 30, in the former Huron Township is the latest to fall victim to thieves in the area. Full story
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Hydro One says power not may be restored to some local areas until 11:30 p.m. tonight, (Jan 30, 2008), as well, OPP are still saying to, “Stay off the roads.” As of 8:30 a.m. the OPP have said that all roads in Bruce County are to be considered closed. Full story
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Council for Huron-Kinloss have given the green light for about $7,000 of next year's tax money to be spent on repairing the train bridge in Lucknow, in order for it to be ready for the snowmobile season. Full story
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After being bombarded for months over the influx and over abundance of several types of algae on the township’s beaches, council for Huron-Kinloss have decided to hold a s pecial general committee meeting Dec 10 in Ripley to discuss the matter. Full story
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Those hoping to see an end to the detour on Highway 86 between Highway 21 in Amberley to Highway 7 may be waiting a while. Full story
Click below for r elated stories on the 18 Mile Bridge in Huron-Kinloss Township:
Investigation into bridge mishap continues
Several agencies to investigate the 18 Mile Bridge incident
Accident at 18 Mile Bridge site
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By Lynda Cooper, News director, 95.5, The Coast FM |
Information remains sketchy regarding what caused of the collapse of a section of a construction site at the 18 Mile Bridge, between Amberley and Lucknow on the Amberley Road, (Bruce County Road 86). Full story and audio
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Bruce County Road 86 between Amberley and Lucknow in the Huron-Kinloss Township was the scene of a construction accident on Saturday, Oct 10, where a concrete form gave way, injuring as many as six workers. Full story
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By Lynda Cooper, News director, 95.5, The Coast FM |
Bruce County warden and Huron-Kinloss mayor Mitch Twolan comments on the investigation into the collapse of a section of bridge under construction on Bruce County Road 86, saying it’s not just the Ministry of Labour taking a look at things. Full story and audio
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Travelers hoping to see an end to using Concession 2 or being detoured through Ripley may have to wait until the end of the month to see Highway 86 open to traffic. Full story
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Ratepayers and visitors wanting to visit Bruce Beach should have safe, hassle free parking at the nearby public beach access next season, following a recent meeting between township staff and the president of the Bruce Beach Association. Full story
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Constable Joanna Van Mierlo of the Huron OPP says that on November 4, 2007 at approximately midnight, two men riding an ATV were involved in a single vehicle collision on Gorrie Line in Howick Township. Full story
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Council for Huron-Kinloss heard at its November 5 meeting in Ripley that the Point Clark Lighthouse will be featured on a stamp. Full story
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Two bylaws passed by Huron-Kinloss council may boost the chances for an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant application of $48,000 for the Lewis Park, however council is considering $12,000 in the 2008 budget for playground equipment for the park if the grant application is turned down. Full story
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Those who have been writing the township of Huron-Kinloss wanting action taken to fight the growing algae problems along the lakeshore may get their wish, at a cost. Full story
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These photos, taken on Sept 13, 2007 at Bruce Beach, show what some consider proof of inaction on the part of the provincial government when it comes to funding and solutions in dealing with the algae, sludge and bacteria problems along the area shorelines, leaving the costs to small municipalities, such as Huron-Kinloss to deal with. (Photos submitted) |
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Matt Pearson of B.M. Ross and Associates of Goderich addressed Huron-Kinloss council at its Oct 15 meeting saying that about 300 of the township’s septic systems will be inspected by the time winter sets in. Full story
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Those who may want to bend the rules may want to think again when hunting in the former Huron Township after the Ministry of Natural Resources received reports and photos of tree stands being set up a week before deer hunting season started. Full story
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By Lynda Cooper, News director, 95.5 The Coast FM
At the latest meeting of Kincardine council, an issue of concern raised by councilor Marsha Legett at a previous meeting regarding lack of communication and the way in which mayor Larry Kraemer performs his duties as mayor was addressed. Full story
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The council for Huron-Kinloss agreed at its meeting in Ripley on Mon, Oct 1 that it move forward to develop a Code of Conduct that members follow hoping to improve accountability and transparency. Full story
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Not everyone received good news from the Oct 1 meeting of Huron-Kinloss council concerning public works. Full story
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| Parks and recreation supervisor Mike Fair told Huron-Kinloss council at its October 1 meeting in Ripley that illegal tree cutting along Boiler Beach Road has become a problem, asking for those caught destroying trees on public property be pursued to the fullest extent of the law. Full story
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| Public works superintendent Hugh Nichol told council for Huron-Kinloss at its Oct 1 meeting in Ripley that the Highway 21 may be closed until the end of October. Full story
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Parks and Recreation superviser Mike Fair reported to Huron-Kinloss council that the September 18, 2007 Parks, Recreation and Tourism Committee (PRTC) meeting brought up some concerns regarding lack of equipment at three of the township’s parks, including the Point Clark Community Centre Park, Blue Park, and Pearl Elizabeth Park. Full story
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It was a festive day on Mon, Sept 24 for those who support industrial wind turbines as oil and gas giant Suncor Energy Products Inc. and Spanish company Acciona Energy, the largest wind developer in the world, held the dedication of their first wind power project in Ontario while security guards looked on. Full story
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Parks and recreation supervisor Mike Fair told council at its August 8 meeting in Ripley that progress was made in removing the invasive species. Full story
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Newly posted signs on Huron-Kinloss beaches may mean fines to those thumbing their noses at township bylaws meant to protect our beaches. Full story
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Hugh Nichol, public works superintendent for Huron-Kinloss reported to council on Aug 8 that the bridge replacement is behind schedule by approximately one week due to difficulties encountered during demolition. Full story
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Imeson to be formally charged for the murders of an elderly couple in Goderich Provincial Court this week. Full story and photos
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Sunday, July 15 saw an exciting art exhibit featuring many works of the late local artist Gloria E. (Ayre) Messenger (1929-1998), held at the Point Clark Community Centre. Full story
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South Bruce OPP is currently investigating a homicide that occurred just before midnight Tuesday July 31, 2007 at a residence on Concession Road #5 in Kincardine Township. Full story
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Police were once again called to Point Clark, after a several residents discovered the green mailboxes located on Potawatomi Path and Huron Road ransacked at about 7:00-7:30 p.m. on Monday, July 30. Full story
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Those planning on swimming at three of the township’s beaches have a few less to choose from this week following the Grey Bruce Health Unit (GBHU) posting Point Clark, Lurgan and Concession 6 Beach as “Unsafe for Bathing.” Full story
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Recent rashes of vandalism and thefts in the quiet area has residents angered and disappointed, regardless of the fact that four youths were arrested on Monday, July 23. Full story
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At around 3:00 a.m. on July 23, officers from South Bruce OPP were dispatched to Lighthouse Road in Point Clark in regards to a complaint of youths stealing a skateboard and a motorized scooter. Full story
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Council was told at its July 3 meeting in Ripley that there was a request for a crosswalks to be placed on the new extension portion of the road, however public works, as well as council, is against the idea. Full story
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Public works superintendent Hugh Nichol told Huron-Kinloss council at its July 3 meeting that the results from the Lakeshore Area Water System Inspection show that there are very few concerns with the township’s drinking water. Full story
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The council for Huron-Kinloss discussed a request for help from the Lucknow Lawn Bowling Club at its July 18 meeting in Ripley in applying for an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant, but decided the grant money would best be spent on the Lucknow Library. Full story
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Highway 86 was closed on July 10, between Side Road 20 and Side Road 30 with the affected traffic being detoured through the village of Ripley using County Roads 6 and 7. Full story
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Those living in the lakeshore areas have had their fill of thefts and damage and ask that those who witness or fall victim to vandalism or theft to contact the police immediately, regardless of the dollar amounts. Full story
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With the swimming season in full swing, problems are once again arising with beach ownership, particularly with those who want to keep others from enjoying it. Full story
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An OMB hearing held on June 21, concerning the severance of a Boiler Beach lot went in favour of the township, following “expert testimony” saying that hazard land was included in building lot size and septic systems don’t add bacteria to lake water. Full story
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The council meeting in Ripley on June 18 was well attended by those requesting answers as to why the trees were cut down at Lewis Park without the promised public consultation. Full story
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After years of work by staff, council members and others, the long awaited agreement has been finalised, seeing Huron-Kinloss taking responsibility for its beaches from the Amberley Road, to the Kincardine boundary at Boiler Beach. Full story
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At the June 18 council meeting in Ripley, the Township of Huron-Kinloss set fines of $90 for those violating the recently passed ATV bylaw. (Bylaw 2007-23, the “All Terrain Vehicle Use bylaw”) Full story
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Truckloads of turbines destined for the Ripley Windfarm project will be making their way from Toronto into Bruce County over the next couple of weeks. Full story
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Huron-Kinloss is facing an Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) hearing to be held at the council chambers in Ripley on June 21, after allowing severance and building on what some residents say is an “undersized and irregular lot along the lakeshore.” Full story
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Huron-Kinloss CBO Matt Farrell reports that the first of the septic system re-inspections should start sometime this month in the Jardine Creek area. Full story
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The May 7 meeting of council in Ripley saw Suncor’s project manager Gary Prine give a brief update as to how the 38-turbine wind farm is coming along and explain how the company was going to keep the roads up to standards during and after construction. Full story
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A delegation of homeowners on Railway Street in Ripley were on hand at the May 7 meeting of council in Ripley, asking that their road be widened and paved, with sidewalks and a turn-around added on the dead end street, siting safety and property damage as their main concerns. They would also like to see a “No Exit” sign posted, hoping that traffic would be reduced. Full story
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Fed up with cuts to badly needed environments agencies by the province, Murdoch spoke out recently in Queen’s Park about a recent fundraiser for gas money so conservation officers could do their jobs. Full story
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Council for Huron-Kinloss was given some bad news at its meeting on May 7, by Mike Fair, parks and recreation superintendent. Full story
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Two wind farm area residents, who are opponents to the Enbridge wind farm in Kincardine will take the stand at the OMB hearings on May 8. Full story
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The township’s new ATV bylaw is finally set to go, following months of work by a committee set up to decide what should be included and how best to ensure both ATV enthusiasts and members of the public are satisfied. Full story
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Huron-Kinloss looks a little nicer following Sunday’s “Pitch in Canada Day,” organised by Mike Fair and the others of the township’s parks and recreation department. Full story
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After taking the long way around, the Point Clark Beach Association’s (PCBA) “Petition for Action” will finally be making it to the floor of the Canadian Parliament building. Full story
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The recent Ontario Municipal Board, (OMB) decision/order, which overturned the original OMB 2004 decision, is “good news for those who support factory livestock "farms," but bad news for other Lake Huron stakeholders.” Full story
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After months of discussion and thought, council for Huron-Kinloss passed the 2007 budget on April 16 in Ripley in a recorded vote. Full story
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Council decided on this year’s 8.7 per-cent increase at a special meeting held in Ripley on Tuesday, April 10, when they also “agreed in principal” to a seven per cent increase each year, for the following three years. Those who attended the meeting were not impressed. Full story
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Lewis Park in Ripley will soon be looking a whole lot different thanks to volunteers and township staff. Full story
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Energy Minister Dwight Duncan on April 5 released a report by Ontario's Auditor General on the Bruce Refurbishment Agreement announced in October 2005. Full story
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Huron-Kinloss council discussed a letter on April 2 in Ripley, which states that industrial wind turbines which will be detrimental to local residents and that huge corporations will be changing the landscape of the township forever, simply to profit the energy industry in the name of “green energy.” Full story
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Prime Minister Stephen Harper was in Goderich on Tuesday night, (April 3) speaking to more than 700 local residents about not only about the needs of Canadians, but some of the good fortunes the people of Canada share and his vision of things to come. Full story
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Progressive Conservative MPP Bill Murdoch (Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound) says the Liberal government has released yet another long list of pre-election promises when it released the 2007 budget at Queen’s Park. Full story
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As discussed at a strategic planning meeting in August, council plans to spend more on maintaining its roads, which may see an increase of as much as 10 per cent on this year’s tax bills. Full story
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Progressive Conservative MPP Bill Murdoch (Owen Sound) says, “The mishandling of “Lottogate” reveals weak leadership on part of McGuinty” Full story
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Bruce Power is pleased to announce a multi-year partnership with the Toronto Blue Jays. Full story
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At the April 2 meeting of Huron-Kinloss council, Ripley’s Fire Department presented their quarterly report, where Ripley’s members were told that although their 1990 pumper truck is in need of replacement, Lucknow’s Fire Department has already obtained quotes to replace its 1992 and is asking for immediate approval to purchase. Full story
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Residents of Huron-Kinloss may see a double whammy this year with a county tax hike of five per cent and a township hike of as much as ten per cent. Full story
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Council for Huron-Kinloss discussed the hefty price tag of $30,000-$50,000 for the engineering report needed before removing the groynes which have helped muck up the shoreline in Point Clark, after they were built by cottage owners wanting sandier beaches in the 70’s. Full story
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Huron-Kinloss council agreed at its March 5 meeting in Ripley to add four more beaches to its beach monitoring program with the Grey Bruce Health Unit (GBHU) for the 2007 season, at a cost of about $8,400. Full story
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On March 19, Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) Inc. have joined Bruce Power in funding an innovative hydrogen study at the University of Waterloo. Full story
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At a council meeting on Monday, March 5 in Ripley, council discussed the details of the septic re-inspection program, including how it will be implemented and paid for. Full story
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With the return of stormy weather to our area on March 5, constable Jeff Walraven says members of the Huron OPP were kept quite busy answering weather related calls for service. Full story
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After what seems like a dry spell in provincial and federal funding for the area, the province announced some pre-election spending on Friday, February 23 that it is injecting $750,000 into the South Bruce Grey Health Centre in Kincardine. Full story
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Although the return of power was sporadic across the township, Point Clark and the Lakeshore area can now turn their lights on. Full story
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As many as 10,000 households are still without power, with 3,300 coming from the Walkerton station, which serves much of the Huron-Kinloss and area lakeshore. Full story
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Members of South Bruce OPP were dispatched to several downed hydro line incidents over the last 48 hours. Full story
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Victor (Lloyd) Clemett, one of Canada's last three surviving veterans from the First World War, died late Wednesday, February 21 in the veterans' residence at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. He was 107. Full story
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The township of Huron-Kinloss agrees with a resolution put forward by the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie (A-E), which objects to the provincial liberals stripping municipalities of the right to decide not only setbacks, but where, when and how many wind farm companies can set up shop. Full story
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On Mon, Feb 12, council for Huron-Kinloss discussed options to expand the library into the former town hall office. Full story
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A fire on Friday, February 3 on Concession 4 at Sideroad 5 in the former Huron Township has another family staying with relatives. Full story
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In something that could be classified as “Strange but True News,” the township actually saw a decrease in its insurance rate for 2007. Full story
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Council for Huron-Kinloss has decided to support a proposed amendment to the Bruce County Official Plan to allow 50-acre farms, hoping it may open the door for younger farmers hoping to get started. Full story
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At a meeting on Feb 2 in Ripley, Huron-Bruce MPP Carol Mitchell was questioned on everything from the lack of adequate medical staff in the area to the lack of funding for conservation areas. Full story
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The Federal and Provincial governments invited members of the press to a funding announcement for the Township of Huron-Kinloss in Ripley on Friday, February 2; the announcement, funding applied for in 2003. Full story
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Jan Cress considers her and her husband Ross fortunate, following Friday’s violent series of tornadoes that ravaged parts of Florida, after the first and largest spawned in the same town the couple is staying. Full story
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This year may see the township’s road budget jump from $450,000, to $800,000, to keep roads safe and in good repair. Full Story
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Mel and Helen Hart are said to be doing well following a weekend fire that destroyed their home on Tanglewood Drive in Point Clark. Full story
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The province has introduced new drinking water quality management standards for municipalities, meaning Huron-Kinloss will need to hire a water compliance officer, which could cost the township another “$50,000 to $60,000 in wages” annually. Full story
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What has been a favourite swimming area for residents and visitors alike for years, the Point Clark Beach, will no longer be classed as a “public bathing area” in its present, historic location. Full story
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Council for Huron-Kinloss received another report from the township’s livestock evaluator Paul Murray, of a domestic animal being killed following a wild animal attack. Full story
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Starting this week, a new news team will be keeping the area informed and up-to-date. Full story
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Ripley-Huron Fire Chief Doug Martyn and Administrator/Captain Scott Martyn presented the departments 2006 annual report to council at its Nov 8 meeting in Ripley, with news that the department will be on the lookout for a new pumper truck in the fall of 2007. Full Story
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Mike Fair, parks and recreation superintendent for Huron-Kinloss told council at its Jan 8 meeting that there are problems with the pipes in the concrete floor in the arena and unless they can be repaired, the floor would need to be replaced. Full Story
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Following reports from experts in near shore water quality, Huron-Kinloss council decided at its meeting in Ripley on Monday, January 8, to move forward to the first stage of the inspection this summer. Full Story
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Huron-Bruce MP Paul Steckle will bring up the Point Clark Beach Association’s (PCBA) “Petition for action” in the House of Common’s shortly after parliament reconvenes. Full Story
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More development along the lakeshore on small lots could be the result of a recent decision by council to allow severance of a lot on Boiler Beach Road, say neighbouring homeowners Jim and Stephanie Coughlin, who are against the idea of large houses being built on small lots. Full Story
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| Kincardine’s council decided on the taped programming, after receiving a request from Rotarian and Bingo co-chair John Young, who said they had that TV slot first. Full Story
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At the Municipality of Kincardine’s meeting of council on Dec 20, Mayor Kraemer made an "apology," not for authorizing $6,000 of taxpayer's money for office renovations prior to officially taking over his duties, but for offending councillors. Full Story
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The township of Huron-Kinloss has received a complaint from Harry Helfenstein, of 11 Pine Street in Huron Township, who says the lot for a new home, directly north of his residence is five-feet higher in elevation and encroaches on his property. Full Story
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On Monday, December 18, Huron-Kinloss council discussed a report from public works, stating that on December 11, 2006, Suncor/Acciona were asked to temporarily stop using concessions 2 and 4 in the former Huron Township after they “sustained damages in need of attention.” Full Story
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The council for Huron-Kinloss decided at its December 18 meeting in Ripley that it would hold a special strategic planning meeting on January 22, 2007. Full Story
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A Christmas tradition that started between young boys sees a Huron-Kinloss man send and receive the same card 36-times. Full Story
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Be ready to change your bookmarks, the Observer has a new home. Full Story
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Parks and Recreation superintendent Mike Fair told council at its December 4 meeting in Ripley that there have been some mechanical problems with the Olympia at the Ripley Arena. Full Story
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The township’s beach management agreement has been put on hold until interpretations of where the original shore road allowance is situated are settled. Full Story
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At its meeting on December 4 in Ripley, council agreed to have a study done Golder Associates Ltd. for a Slope Stability Assessment of the retaining wall behind St. Luke’s Anglican Church cemetery in Point Clark. Full Story
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Mitch Twolan became the county’s top man on Thursday, December 7 and will hold the position for one-year. Full Story
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The Huron landfill may only have three more years of use, thanks to an Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE) re-calculation of waste capacity, which brings down capacity by more than 25-percent. Full Story
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The Huron Lakeshore Friendship Club held their Christmas Dinner at the Point Clark Community Centre on November 25, with over 100 full stomachs and a few loosened belts as a result. Full Story
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Several members of the Point Clark Beach Association (PCBA) were on hand at the November 20 meeting of council in Ripley, to present council a copy of a petition, which was circulated in the area this summer. Full Story
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At its Nov 20 meeting in Ripley, Huron-Kinloss council voted to lift the holding on nine more turbine sites, along with the sub-station, to allow more work to be done on the 38-tower Suncor/Acciona Ripley Wind Project. Full Story
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At the November 20 meeting of council, ATV enthusiasts Steve McEwan and Bob Stephen requested that the township consider passing a bylaw, allowing ATV drivers to use public roads as part of a trail network. Full Story
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The Huron-Lakeshore Friendship Club has a new game to play, hockey. The new game was donated by MEGibson Realty and associates. Full Story
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As of Tuesday, November 21, the $900,000 Lake Range Road extension is open. Full Story
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Council has Okayed the payment for the loss of livestock due to attacks from coyotes at its November 20 meeting in Ripley after the township’s livestock evaluator submitted two more reports to council. Full Story
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Users of the Whitechurch water system have been issued a permanent boil water advisory until the commissioning of the new wells, which will be sometime next year. Full Story
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Council for Huron-Kinloss gave Suncor/Acciona energy the nod to begin construction on ten of the 38, 2-MW wind turbines to be located near Ripley, at its Nov. 6 meeting, despite a plea to postpone the decision until possible detrimental health effects could be investigated. Full Story
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A 20-year-old Lucknow man was killed after swerving to avoid a colliding with a deer. Full Story
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An on-duty accident has claimed the life of Provincial Constable David Mounsey, Badge #9672, of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police Detachment. Full Story
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The election is over and the results are in. See how your votes added up. Read more
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Following a three-car collision last week, constable Jeff Walraven, 41, who provides the H-K Observer with Huron OPP information, advice, interviews and news releases has been released from hospital after being admitted in serious condition. Full Story
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Four questions were asked of each candidate on the subjects of sewers, septics, lakeshore development and wind farms. Full Story
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There was something for everyone in Point Clark on Saturday, at the Huron-Lakeshore Friendship Club’s craft and bake sale at the Point Clark Community Centre. Full Story
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On Tuesday October 24, at 7:45 a.m. a three-vehicle collision occurred on Main St. at the north end of Lucan. Constable Jeff Wallraven, 41, who provides the H-K Observer with Huron OPP information, advice, interviews and news releases was injured as a result. Full Story
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There may be a few more happy drivers in the township with the Lake Range Drive extension needing only some finishing touches, Statter’s Lake Avenue being recently paved, and the hill on Concession 4 leaving Point Clark freshened up. Full Story
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The advisory was issued following repairs at the Ripley pump house and could stay in effect until Friday, Oct 20. Full Story
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At its Oct. 2 meeting in Ripley, council was told that repairs to the dilapidated Pine River retaining wall securing the cemetery bank behind St. Luke’s Anglican Church in Point Clark could cost upwards of $300,000. Full Story
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Public works superintendent Hugh Nichol says the completion date of Nov. 3 is still a go for the completion of the Lake Range Drive extension. Full Story
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Resident says he’ll pay for it, but doesn’t want to hook up to sewers. Full Story
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Council decided at its October 3 meeting in Ripley to move ahead with the new comprehensive zoning bylaw with the exception of the lakeshore area, which will be added next year. Full Story
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Public works superintendent Hugh Nichol told council at its meet on October 3 that the stakes are in the ground and ready for viewing with regards to the pole sites for the Ripley Wind project. Full Story
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The township’s livestock evaluator, Paul Murray, submitted three more reports of wild animals attacking domestic animals to council at its September 18 meeting in Ripley. Full Story
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Point Clark sees a rash of cottage thefts Full Story
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Huron-Kinloss council approved the sites for the proposed 76-megawatt (MW) Ripley Wind Power Project at its September 18 meeting in Ripley. Full Story
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Point Clark’s shoreline may have less algae and sludge and more sand if the channels (groynes) cut by property owners were filled in, according to Geoff Peach, from the Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation. Full Story
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Lynda Steinacker of Bruce County Social Housing made the request to Huron-Kinloss council on September 6 in Ripley. Full Story
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Council for Huron-Kinloss has decided to revise several parts of its noise bylaw with regards to the discharge of firearms, after hearing from sportsmen that it was too restrictive and could result in fines if residents made noise complaints about those legally hunting or shooting. Full Story
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Bruce County Warden Ron Oswald and CFO Wayne Jamieson attended a meeting of council in Ripley on October 18, to discuss any issues the township may have with the county. Full Story
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Council for Huron-Kinloss turned down a request for winter maintenance on an unserviced side road so a property owner can have easier winter access to a second farm on a neighbouring concession. Full Story
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Geoff Peach, of the Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation says a virus has been introduced into Lake Huron by foreign freighters and may have been the cause of the large die off of round goby in Point Clark this summer and asks for the public’s help. Full Story
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Dave Hyman and Don Thorpe of the Point Clark Beach Association presented a proposal to Huron-Kinloss council on September 6 in Ripley to build a 34x63-foot picnic pavilion at the Point Clark lighthouse. Full Story
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The Nimrod Gun Club has been told to temporarily close its range by the Chief Firearms Officer (CFO), siting safety concerns following a complaint. Full Story
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Comments and concerns brought up at recent public meetings in Huron-Kinloss will help the township move ahead with its comprehensive zoning bylaw. Full Story
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Huron-Kinloss sport shooting enthusiasts worry that the township’s noise bylaw could result in problems for those who enjoy target shooting and hunting. Full Story
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Boiler Beach will soon have its own beach association if resident Brian Watt has his way. Full Story
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Members of the Point Clark Beach Association (PCBA) have started a petition asking that “ecological studies be initiated immediately to provide the necessary data to determine long-term solutions to the pollution problems. Full Story
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The Grey Bruce Health Unit says that recent water samples tested at Boiler Beach, at Concession 12, have shown elevated counts of bacteria. Full Story
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Council decided at its August 9 meeting in Ripley that Huron-Kinloss will not be requesting COMRIF funding for intake three. Full Story
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Huron-Kinloss has received a letter containing the signatures of 15 landowners wanting council’s support for minimum wind turbine setbacks of 600 meters west of Highway 21 that were recommended by private consultants in London rather than the possible700 meters set out by Bruce County. Full Story
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Council discussed the Pine River retaining wall behind St. Luke’s Anglican Church in Point Clark at its August 9 meeting in Ripley. Full Story
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Ripley-Huron fire chief Doug Martyn was on hand to make the department’s quarterly report. Full Story
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Councillor Jim Hanna was back in his council chair. Hanna had recently been injured as a result of an ATV accident. He was looking none the worse-for-wear, despite breaking several ribs and loosing his spleen. Full Story
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Huron-Kinloss council met July 31 to discuss its new comprehensive zoning bylaw, meant to act as a uniformed set of rules for zoning throughout the township, before taking it to the three public meetings set later this month. Aug 9, 2006. Full Story
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Lab tests received by the Grey Bruce Health Unit on August 9 confirm three dead crows found in Grey Bruce carried the West Nile Virus (WNv). Full Story
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Members of the Huron OPP responded to a collision involving an ATV and a chartered school bus carrying residents from Ripley, at the intersection of St. Michael’s Road and McDonald Line in Grey Township, east of the Amberley Road in Huron County. Full Story
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A letter from Public works superintendent Hugh Nichol says the boil water advisory in Point Clark is no longer in effect. Full Story
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Helpful information taken from the Grey Bruce Health Unit website on how to safely use water while under an advisory. Full Story
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With ongoing high temperatures and smog in the forecast, Public Health advises people to take care against heat and pollution related illness. Full Story
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Water restrictions set by council include a warning to those who continue to waste water and a possible water shut-off to repeat offenders. Full Story
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Regardless of the outcome of the Peacock vs. Lambton County case, the Huron-Kinloss OMB decision could still be decided against them. Full Story
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At it’s July 17 meeting in Ripley, Huron-Kinloss council authorized the payment of $472.50 each, to two area farmers who recently lost calves to wild animals. Full Story
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A request for funds has been approved for the Medquest Summer Program by Huron-Kinloss council at its meeting on July 17 in Ripley. Full Story
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Water restrictions set by council include a warning to those who continue to waste water and a possible water shut-off to repeat offenders. Full Story
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Public works superintendent Hugh Nichol says the boil water advisory could be lifted by the end of the week, once the last of the homes are hooked up and the water gets its final test. Full Story
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The province has given the word to municipalities that property assessments for 2006 and 2007 would be canceled, to allow the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), time to implement the recommendations contained in the Ontario Ombudsman’s scathing report released earlier in the year. Full Story
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Council has received word that although the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) has not yet come to a decision on the townships official plan regarding zoning bylaw 2001-87, it has decided on another intensive livestock case, which has had Huron-Kinloss case on hold since last year. (Peacock v Norfolk County) Full Story
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Grey County OPP responded to a collision just north of Chatsworth, on Grey County Road 18 at approximately 11:40 a.m. on July 15, 2006 between a motorcycle and several cows on the road. Full Story
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Through a joint investigation involving the Huron County OPP, the South Bruce OPP’s crime unit and the London Police Service’s robbery unit, an arrest was made in connection to a series of robberies in Exeter, Kincardine and London. Full Story
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Work is moving along at a good pace on the $700,000 project since the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) and the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) gave approval to begin last month. Full Story
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Shortly before 2:00 p.m. on July 4, 23-year-old Sarah Mann, was killed in a two-vehicle accident on Huron Road (Highway 8) between Seaforth and Clinton. Full Story
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Hugh Nichol suggested to Huron-Kinloss council at it’s July 5 meeting in Ripley, that the speed limit coming into Point Clark on the Amberley Road from Highway 21 be dropped to 50 kph, from the present 80 kph to improve safety.THIS AND MORE COUNCIL NEWS! Full Story
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Bruce and Huron Counties all but left out of this round of the Canada-Ontario Rural Infrastructure Fund (COMRIF) grant program. Full Story
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The Point Clark Kinsmen weren’t about to let a boil water advisory, a beach posting and some thunder storms put a damper on the Canada Day weekend. Full Story
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As of 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, the medical officer of health has lifted the boil water advisory for users of the lakeshore well system in Point Clark and Lurgan Beach/Blair’s Grove. Full Story
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Mayor Mitch Twolan says that on the day Point Clark, Lurgan Beach and Blair’s Grove was issued the precautionary boil water advisory, 60 lakeshore households in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township, areas in Bayfield and a private well were all issued an advisory as well. Full Story
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Health Unit says that barring any heavy rainfalls or high winds, the posting at the Point Clark Beach should not last long. Full Story
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Suncor Energy hosted an open house on Thursday, June 22, at the Ripley Huron Community Centre, where experts on wind generation explained the ins and outs of harvesting the wind and answered questions from the public. Full Story
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At it’s June 19 meeting in Ripley, Huron-Kinloss council authorized the payment of $262 in compensation to Lloyd Graham for the loss of three lambs from his Lucknow area farm. The loss was a result of an attack by wolves. Full Story
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Health Unit says that barring any heavy rainfalls or high winds, the posting at the Point Clark Beach should not last long. Full Story
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Although the elevated bacteria counts which lead to the posting of the Point Clark Beach can likely be explained, experts do not know what caused the large die-off of round goby. Full Story
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On Sunday, June 26, scores of round goby and an unusually large amount of algae was found washed to shore in Point Clark. Full Story
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| Seniors targeted by scam artists |
Police are warning seniors to beware of contractors in the area offering “deals” on home repairs.Full Story
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| Protesters hassle students |
About 30-40 pro-lifers showed up unannounced at Kincardine District Secondary School on Tuesday, June 12, waving graphic signs and pushing leaflets into the hands of stunned students. Full Story
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| Bear sightings from Kincardine to Southampton |
South Bruce OPP and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) have received numerous calls recently from residents reporting black bears from Kincardine to Southampton. Full Story
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Suncor Energy will hold an Open House and information night on Thursday, June 22, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at the Ripley Arena. Full Story
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At its June 5 meeting in Ripley, council discussed a May 16 meeting between the Township, wardens from St. Luke’s Anglican Church and Jim Coffey from the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority over a damaged retaining wall behind St. Luke’s Anglican Church in Point Clark. Full Story
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| Winnie’s Way and Walpole Trail on Township water |
Public works superintendent Hugh Nichol reported to council at its June 5 meeting in Ripley that the 22 households that formally received its water from the Berg Water Co-operative on Winnies Way and Walpole Trail in Point Clark are now hooked up to municipal water. Full Story
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Gordon Breitmaier attended the the June 5 meeting of Huron Kinloss council to hear what action council had taken concerning a drainage issue with a home recently built beside his property on the corner of Wilson Avenue and Huron Road, in Point Clark. Full Story
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A letter of concern was received by Huron-Kinloss council from a resident on Havelock Street in Lucknow, who says he does not want an old school bus full of used car parts parked near his home. Full Story
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Huron-Kinloss council received a letter recently saying that other residents are making the beach too crowded in the area of the concession 8 beach access and that they do not want parking in the area to be improved, whether for convenience or for safety reasons. Full Story
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After going straight to the top and contacting Environment Minister Laurel Broten over a single complaint concerning a Huron-Kinloss landfill, Huron-Bruce Liberal MPP Carol Mitchell now says she has no problem with the dumpsite. The letter of complaint was signed, "Dan, Dan, the garbage man." Full Story
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Memories, smiles and love filled the Point Clark Community Centre on Saturday when Mel and Helen Hart celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Full Story
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Public works superviser Hugh Nichol told council that the Federal Department on Fisheries and Oceans is adamant that the open ditch between 157-169 Seneca Street in Point Clark is a natural watercourse and shall not be altered in any way. The Township planned to bury pipes and level the ditch. Full Story
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On July 2, 2005, Huron OPP responded to a 911 call at the Rotary Cove Beach in Goderich. Full Story
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An upset delegation of residents opposed to any tree cutting Lockhart Street in Kinloss Township addressed council at it’s June 5 meeting in Ripley saying that of the 166 trees marked, only 20-30 are suitable for logging. Full Story
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The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce on Queen Street in Kincardine was the scene of a daylight robbery on the afternoon of May 24. Full Story
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