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North Huron Acknowledges Private Property Rights in Watershed Announcement #Victory

(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.

North Huron Council Contact Info:
Paul Heffer

280 Manor Road
(519) 357-3594
pheffer@northhuron.ca 
Mitch Wright
63 Bristol Terrace
(519) 357-9497
mwright@northhuron.ca 
Lonnie Whitfield
94 John St. West
(226) 222-2585 
lwhitfield@northhuron.ca 
Anita van Hittersum
84012 Hoover Line
(519) 523-4492 
avanhittersum@northhuron.ca
Chris Palmer
39331 Belfast Road
(519) 357-3385 
cpalmer@northhuron.ca 
Kevin Fascist  Falconer
303 King Street
(519) 955-0301 
kfalconer@northhuron.ca
Ric McBurney
202 Thuell St, Blyth
(519) 441-7415 
rmcburney@northhuron.ca

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North Huron’s Plan to Merge Fire Chief and By-Law Roles Will Endanger Lives, Erode Public Trust

WINGHAM, ON — A controversial plan by the Township of North Huron to appoint the Fire Chief as a by-law enforcement officer is drawing serious concerns from residents, public safety advocates, and legal observers alike. The proposed move, which effectively combines emergency services with municipal enforcement, is being condemned as a reckless overreach of authority that could lead to 911 hesitancy, delayed emergency response, and loss of life.

North Huron’s by-law enforcement officers have long been the subject of public backlash, with multiple reports of abuse, intimidation, and unlawful enforcement on private property. Merging that enforcement apparatus with the fire department could permanently damage community trust in life-saving services.

“A fire department’s only job is to protect life and property—not to inspect wood piles or issue parking tickets,” said one local advocate. “Turning firefighters into by-law enforcers turns heroes into hall monitors.”

Key Dangers Identified:

  • 911 Hesitancy: Residents may hesitate to call for help in emergencies if they fear being fined or investigated afterward.
  • Loss of Trust: The fire service must remain neutral, trusted, and free from municipal enforcement agendas.
  • Creeping Control: This move may be part of a broader attempt by North Huron to extend its control onto private property under the guise of safety.

“The animosity toward by-law enforcement is well-documented,” said a local resident. “Trying to patch that distrust by dressing it in a fire chief’s uniform will backfire—possibly with deadly consequences.”

Call to Action:

Concerned residents are urging North Huron Council to:

  • Immediately halt any plan to merge fire and by-law roles.
  • Affirm the independence of the fire department as a life-saving service, not a municipal enforcement arm.
  • Restore public trust by ensuring emergency services are never used as a tool of surveillance or property control.

“Firefighters should save lives, not issue by-law warnings.

The next council meeting is Monday 6pm, make your voice heard before then.

North Huron Council Contact Info:
Paul Heffer

280 Manor Road
(519) 357-3594
pheffer@northhuron.ca 
Mitch Wright
63 Bristol Terrace
(519) 357-9497
mwright@northhuron.ca 
Lonnie Whitfield
94 John St. West
(226) 222-2585 
lwhitfield@northhuron.ca 
Anita van Hittersum
84012 Hoover Line
(519) 523-4492 
avanhittersum@northhuron.ca
Chris Palmer
39331 Belfast Road
(519) 357-3385 
cpalmer@northhuron.ca 
Kevin Fascist  Falconer
303 King Street
(519) 955-0301 
kfalconer@northhuron.ca
Ric McBurney
202 Thuell St, Blyth
(519) 441-7415 
rmcburney@northhuron.ca

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