(Wingham, ON) — The Crown Corporation known as North Huron has, without prejudice, officially acknowledged Private Property Rights and has committed to no longer threatening its customers with trespass, theft or harassment.
This marks a significant shift, as North Huron now recognizes and respects private property rights, while disclaiming any liability for previous actions or inactions. This resolution opens the door for the entire community to move forward, allowing bylaw enforcement to focus exclusively on holding municipal staff accountable by enforcing bylaws solely on the corporation’s assets.
This decision by North Huron Council is the first of its kind in Canada and represents a major victory for property rights advocates and freedom fighters nationwide.
Tensions began spiraling out of control on Monday, October 31, 2022, at 3:43 PM, when Nancy Small, a North Huron by-law enforcement officer, contacted a local restaurant and claimed that the phrase “Vote Buck” was illegal and needed to be removed from both the business and the home of its owners.
Following a series of meetings and emails, by-law enforcement eventually stood down, refusing to participate in acts of trespass or theft.
The Corporation of North Huron subsequently attempted to outsource enforcement to a private firm. That firm refused to respond to emails from Buck & Jo’s and declined to enforce at the location. It appears their contract was not renewed, as they are no longer listed on the municipality’s website and have not been seen in town recently.
Buck & Jo’s then secured a written admission from North Huron’s CAO acknowledging that municipal bylaws apply only to assets owned by the corporation, not to the private property of customers. The CAO was swiftly replaced.
The restaurant had previously gone viral during the COVID-19 lockdowns when the owners stood their ground, confronted enforcers about their lack of authority, demanded accountability from an unresponsive health department, and refused to violate anyone’s rights.
NOTE: WFP has found NO evidence supporting the widespread rumors of a “massive peace summit” of freedom fighters and mayors being flown into Wingham via Helicopter ahead of this announcement.
To verify if North Huron acknowledges private property rights, and will not participate in theft or trespass contact them via the information below.
