Category: Town Hall Coverage

(Wingham, North Huron) North Huron council is now holding meetings in person as required by law. To date, no lawful justification or authority has been cited for the suspension of Democracy since February 19th by current CAO Nelson Santos. During this time, North Huron decided to sell off the museum building without any public consultation, and forcing new garbage fees and collection upon us. Don’t worry, if you don’t like your upcoming skyrocketing taxes as a result of this abuse of power, don’t pay your taxes in protest, and they sell you your home in 2 years. You have no say, no voice, no power. If you doubt that, read the next paragraph or watch the meeting.

Despite CAO Nelson Santos’ checkpoints and attempt to block the Free Press from the building, an Editor walked in without ID, wearing a “Press” hat, and was able to record the checkpoint and meeting without any scrutiny at all. No metal detectors, no pat downs, no knife or weapons check, no ID. Now you might be disappointed that your taxes are going up to cover this “security upgrade” that a toddler could defeat, and you would be justified. Just like dangling keys to distract a baby, two “decoys/stunt doubles” were deployed earlier. Once the inept security believed they neutralized the alleged “threat” they stood down for the evening, and anyone could walk in without scrutiny, even if they “hatted up”. 

At last night’s council meeting, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oMl7v2bxEs a Wingham Ward councillor complained that he has no idea what is going on at council or in town. He said he finds his information out from the public, or social media posts, and says he can’t answer questions because he has no idea what is going on. If you needed absolute proof that our democracy has failed, this is it. When questions were removed from council meetings, democracy died. No questions means no discussion, no debate, no new issues brought to light, no accountability, no clarification,  no freedom of the press, no freedom of expression.

FACTS: A councillor has come forward and openly declared our Democracy Is Broken. Another councillor believes Canada’s Supreme law is wrong, and that Freedom of the Press and expression is a “dangerous thing”. Those that believe that, do not conform to Canadian Ideals or Law, and should not be considered “Canadian”. We stand on Guard for Thee. Thee is Canadian Democracy and our Ideals of Democracy, something over 2.3 million Canadians have fought for, and 118,000+ have died for. This is why it is our DUTY to respect the Fallen at the Wingham Cenotaphy by maintaining it, and not dumping snow on its sidewalks. 01Dec2025 a volunteer that shoveled the Cenotaph sidewalks and steps asked council to stop blowing snow on the sidewalks he freshly shoveled, by simply diverting the snowchute on the trackless, a fraction of a second of effort to show respect. They flatly refused to stop showing that disrespect, and things have continued to escalate.

Next council meeting is 15June2026

(Wingham, North Huron) — A media firestorm is brewing as North Huron faces mounting pressure to abandon its illegal virtual council meetings and return to in-person governance, as directed by the Ontario Ombudsman.

Cameras are coming. Questions are coming. Accountability is coming.

And council knows it.

In a stunning reversal, North Huron has already backed down on one front—agreeing to stop the arrest and intimidation of citizens and journalists in the public gallery who were peacefully exercising their constitutional rights. Let that sink in: a municipality had to be pushed into simply following the law.

That alone tells you how far things have gone.

But the bigger question remains: what are they still hiding?

On February 17, 2026, Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer was asked a simple, lawful question: “Now that the recording ban is gone, will public questions return?”

Instead of answering, Falconer allegedly responded with vulgar comments and aggressive conduct—an incident witnessed and documented. To date, the OPP have failed to lay charges or even take formal statements, raising serious concerns about accountability and selective enforcement.

This isn’t just about bad behavior—it’s about power.

Critics say North Huron council has silenced the public while driving taxes to the highest levels in Ontario. The cost? More than $1,500 per household, every year, with large portions reportedly tied up in wages and salaries for what residents describe as bloated and unproductive bureaucracy.

You pay more—while getting shut out.

That’s the trade-off.

Now residents are being urged to act. Contact council. Demand answers. Demand open, in-person meetings. Demand your right to speak, record, and hold elected officials accountable.

Because democracy doesn’t happen behind a screen.

And it doesn’t survive without pressure.