With the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) in its final days, South Huron and the Authority have agreed on a plan to expand and manage the popular South Huron Trail. South Huron municipal council was assured at its last meeting that the trail agreement will remain intact when the local authority is absorbed into the Lake Huron Regional Conservation Authority in early 2027.

Volunteers take on beach cleanup Port Blake beach has gone from being described as “disgusting” to “amazing,” thanks to volunteers who have pitched in to clean up the garbage left behind by visitors. Coun. Marissa Vaughan raised the condition of the beach last month, saying people were leaving garbage and it was hurting the municipality’s reputation. “It looks disgusting,” she said then.

By John Miner South Huron candidate for mayor Maureen Cole has organized an all-candidates meeting for later this month and sent out invitations, but it’s uncertain if other candidates will participate. Some have said they definitely won’t be there. Candidate Aaron Neeb said typically all-candidates meetings are hosted by a neutral third party organization with a moderator to ensure fairness and transparency for the public and the candidates. “I have serious concerns about the integrity of an...