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Video Neighbourhood Watch (VNW) Seeks Steering Committee Volunteers and Watch Commanders

Several cameras have been installed, and are operational.  Thecameras used are equipped with night vision, motion detection,motion tracking, email alerts, youtube video upload and numerousother options.  The cameras also pan and tilt, which meansWatch Commanders can scan intersections, streets and other areas viathe internet or smart phone.  If you are interested involunteering as a Watch […]

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New Poll: Would The Upcoming Video Community Watch Program Lower Crime?

After the abduction attempt last year, our IT consultant was chargedwith the task of creating a system/process to ensure that any futureabductors would be caught and/or identified before they lefttown.  Over the last year, several options have been exploredand debated.  The perfect solution would be to lower a cageover Wingham, putting the entire town in […]

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New Poll: Should Brock Vodden Resign After Schenk Comment?

At last night’s council meeting, Brock Vodden sank to a new low, dragging the reputation of North Huron council down along with him, to a depth only Deputy Dave has reached before. When Pat Newson was trying to come up with Colleen Schenk’s title, someone volunteered Trustee”. Without missing a heart beat

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You Won’t Believe What Vodden Did This Time!

At tonight’s council meeting in Blyth, Brock Vodden made a motion for council to reconsider the name of the “Little People Memorial Park”. This motion was seconded by Ray Hallahan, and then passed by Council. Vodden then introduced a motion to name the park “Children’s Memorial Park”, this too was passed by Council. During the […]

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Confusion, Egos And Emotions Cripple Fire Negotiations

There seems to be some confusion about what these fire servicenegotiations are for.  At least one North Huron councillorbelieves MT is trying to re-negotiate the fire service contract for2012. WFP believes that Morris-Turnberry is trying to negotiate for 2014and beyond.  In the <ahref=”http://www.morristurnberry.ca/Fire%20Report%20for%20Public.pdf”>FireReport For Public“(page 14)

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Fire Meeting & Poll: Thunderous Applause For Resignations and New Election!

At the fire service meeting, someone suggested that a referendum be held, on whether or not to proceed with the new fire halls, and if the mass majority were opposed, then council should resign. This was met with thunderous applause, and a few whistles. While this may seem extreme to some, it is not. If […]

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Rest Stop Name Vote: Public Left In The Dark, Then Scolded By Gary Long For Not Being Informed

At Tuesday’s council meeting, Pat Newson was added at the last minute to the agenda. This was not in the agenda package that was sent out by town hall. Newson’s comments were regarding the naming of the rest stop on London Road. Newson stated that using “Little People” might be offensive to some, as it […]

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Gibbons Line Clean Up Underway

WFP drove down Gibbons Line this morning, to see if anything has been done regarding the illegal dumping, and burning of trash. Almost 1/2 of the garbage has been cleaned up. Bags of garbage have been removed, along with one of the satellite dishes. There is still a lot of trash to be cleaned up, […]

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WFP Readers Help Expose Illegal Garbage Dumping and Burning – Photos Included

About an hour ago, several readers indicated there was a garbagedumped on <a target=_blank”href=”https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&authuser=0&q=Gibbons+Line

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Campbell Saves Taxpayers Money And The Planet

Public works director Ralph Campbell was responsible for forcing everyone to switch to clear garbage bags. This was done in an attempt to make everyone recycle as much material as possible. This was met with some resistance and complaints from citizens. This one minor change, has made a dramatic impact on the volume of garbage […]