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Central Huron Declines NASM Use at Former Bluewater Youth Centre Property

Central Huron Declines NASM Use at Former Bluewater Youth Centre Property

After more than a year of discussion around the possibility of Wessuc* using the former Bluewater Youth Centre property’s sewage lagoon for NASM (Non-Agricultural Source Material) storage, Central Huron Council has formally declined. Initially, Council considered Wessuc’s proposal because it was a compatible use of the property which, at the time, was committed to a large scale agricultural/industrial use: the production...

Nominations for Outstanding Youth Award Open

The Municipality of Central Huron has opened nominations for the 2024 Outstanding Youth Award. 

The Award was established by Central Huron Council in late 2023 and highlights a Central Huron youth aged 13-16, who resides in Central Huron and who best exemplifies community contributions, personal courage, and leadership. 

The Award will be presented by the Mayor and Council at a September 2024 meeting and the recipient(s) will receive a certificate of merit and $200.00. 

Community members are...

ABCA - Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook July 9 2024

Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook message was issued by ABCA on July 9, 2024 at 2:30pm

Heavy precipitation expected with the remnants of Hurricane Beryl.
Forecasts of 50-60 mm of rain possible, with the potential for localized amounts of 100mm. Risk of minor flooding.

The remnants of Hurricane Beryl, now a large low-pressure system, is forecast to track across Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) watershed area overnight tonight (Tuesday, July 9, 2024), through Thursday,...

Municipal Equipment Operator Course

In collaboration with Fanshawe Corporate Training Solutions, AORS is pleased to offer the Municipal Equipment Operator Course. This course is a 10-week micro-certification course through Fanshawe College and AORS, where students will learn the basics of municipal public works operations and receive hands-on training on equipment relating to municipal public works operations including a tractor loader backhoe, motor grader, sidewalk plow, roadside mower and forklift.

Students will also receive...

Community Safety and Well-Being for Huron Website Launch

HURON COUNTY, ON (June 24, 2024) – The Community Safety and Well-Being for Huron’s website is live. The website highlights the four priority areas outlined in the Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan for Huron as required by the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 as well as local supports identified in relation to the priority areas.

All nine lower-tier municipalities in Huron County have collaborated across different sectors with partner organizations to make communities more...