Nelson Santos - Community Builder

10/15/2026

Thoroughly enjoyed participating in this Fall's Executive Exchange hosted by Civic Ontario last week.
Lessons learned are often experiences earned and the amount of peer to peer collaboration offers tremendous insight in being part of team leadership. This year, I was honoured to present and offer some insights into leadership when projects go sideways and how to bring them back to centre.

09/30/2026

Today we paused and welcomed 140 students along with members of the North Huron community to honour the children who never returned home, the Survivors of residential schools, and their families and communities. 🧡

We lowered the flag in front of our Municipal building to guide us further in remembering the painful history and acknowledge its lasting impacts as we continue the journey toward truth, healing, and reconciliation. Every Child Matters. 🧡

Join us on this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at one of two screenings of "Indian Horse" at the Wingham Townhall Theatre (1230pm and 630pm).

Tomorrow, October 1st, our reflection continues in North Huron with a special Indigenous guest speaker and dancer at the Wingham Townhall Theatre beginning at 1pm.

09/29/2026

It was an honour to represent the Township of North Huron along with Reeve Heffer and Councillor van Hittersum at the official opening of the new Outdoor Pavilion installed at the Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area.
Aptly named the Phil Beard Pavilion, this new coomunity space offers a much welcome resting and meeting space for guests enjoying their visit to one of Huron County's finest natural areas and wildlife corridor in the region.

09/22/2026

Our Township of North Huron team is all set up and enjoying Day One at this year's International Plowing Match& Rural Expo in Walkerton. Great sense of community and more importantly loving everything 'agriculture'.
Thankful to the Wingham and Blyth BIAs and their businesses for their generosity and growing our presence.

09/16/2026

Sharing this great update for an upcoming event being hosted in Wingham from a friend Cory Bilyea ...

:🚨 VENUE UPGRADE & NEW DATE! 🚨Due to incredible demand from our local schools and community, the upcoming presentation with acclaimed Indigenous author Kristi White is moving to a bigger venue and has a new date! 📚✨Mark your calendars for the rescheduled event:
🗓️ Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Wingham Townhall Theatre (274 Josephine St.)
🎟️ FREE Admission (First-come, first-served up to 400 seats!)

Join us for an incredible hour featuring The Adventures of Jay and Gizmo book presentation and a live traditional dance. Kristi White (Oneida Nation of the Thames) shares beautiful stories focusing on Indigenous language, culture, and representation.
Thank you to the Township of North Huron for providing the theatre space!
While local student groups are being prioritized, remaining seating is completely open to the public.
Come be a part of this vital learning and community reflection honoring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Presented in partnership by:🔹 Huron County Library🔹 Wingham and Area Historical Society🔹 Friends of the Alice Munro Library🔹 EagleEyes Media Productions
👉 Learn more about the books at: jayandgizmo.ca

09/09/2026

QUICK UPDATE- CONCERT NIGHT MOVED TO THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10TH DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

Great opportunity to bid farewell to summer with a night of musical collaboration and community spirit all in one place. See you at Cruickshank Park.

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT!!!!
Join us at 6:30 p.m. at Cruickshank Park in Wingham for an evening of musical entertainment and a chance to show off your talent.
Part of the Huron County Immigration Partnership WELCOME WEEK activities.
Featuring Tyler MacKay on drums, Ross McLennan playing the bagpipes, and then an Open Mic Session with Scott Payne.
Family activities will also be available.
In partnership with REMAXLAND Exchange Brokerage.
Bring your lawn chair, pack a picnic, and enjoy a relaxing evening filled with great music and community spirit.
We look forward to seeing you there!

08/26/2026

The beat goes in...
Join us tonight for the next set in North Huron's Music in the Park series.

Tonight is the night for Music in the Park!!!!!
Join us at 6:30 p.m. at Cruickshank Park in Wingham for an evening of musical entertainment. Featuring the band Inline III.
Bring your lawn chair, pack a picnic, and enjoy a relaxing summer evening filled with great music and community spirit.
We look forward to seeing you there!

08/26/2026

Opening the doors to information, continued learning and growth opportunities all aligns with supporting and striving for healthy businesses within our communities.

08/18/2026

Supporting small business owners through targeted sessions and bringing informative discussions to capture today's trends and opportunities.

Don't miss this collaboration opening doors next week.

🚀 Attention Local Businesses – You're Invited!

The Township of North Huron is organizing an "Adapt, Innovate & Grow" Business Workshop in partnership with Community Futures Huron for local businesses.

This engaging and interactive workshop is designed to help local businesses navigate today's rapidly changing business environment. Participants will gain valuable insights into evolving customer expectations, emerging market trends, and workforce challenges while connecting with fellow business owners.

💡 Learn from local success stories, share ideas with other business owners, and discover new opportunities for growth and innovation.

📅 Date: Monday, August 24, 2026
📍 Location: Lower Hall at the Blyth Memorial Community Hall, Blyth, ON
⏰ Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

No Fees to Attend!

For registration: https://www.northhuron.ca/build-invest-and-grow/economic-development/