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North Huron Meetings Go Virtual After Deputy Reeve Falconer’s Tantrum, Vile Comments, Cursing & Assault – for Safety of Public, Council & Staff

(Wingham, North Huron) At the 17Feb2026 North Huron council meeting Deputy Reeve had an apparent breakdown when he was belittled by the Reeve, and shown zero respect by council. Falconer has a taste of what it’s like to be treated as a taxpayer, and he didn’t like it. At 43:15 in to the meeting you can hear the Deputy Reeve say “F*ck the theater”.

Below is a witness statement for what happened after the meeting in the parking lot, where Falconer was later taken away in an ambulance.

17Feb2026 after the council meeting, Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer exited the building where council chambers are located. Falconer accosted a member of the Public with vile comments. When I asked Mr. Falconer about the appropriateness of his comments, he became visibly aggressive and advanced toward me. 

Another member of the public attempted to stop the attack by placing himself between Falconer and myself. Falconer continued to advance, and to get by the Citizen blocking his access to me, Falconer apparently grabs the groin area of the man. Video, along with victim and witness statements strongly support this.

To stop the alledged sexual assault, the victim placed Mr. Falconer in a headlock and “rolled” him to the ground. Mr. Falconer’s calls for someone to call the police and cries of “oh my arm” seem contrived and preplanned. 

Mr. Falconer got up, and he appeared intent on continuing his attempted advancement on me. At that time Mr. Falconer seems to have lost his footing, and fell apparently hitting his head and/or “knocking the wind out of him” when he hit the ground. While comical at the moment, as the attack apparently backfired, Mr. Falconer may have been seriously injured. It took the police over 10 minutes to respond, and an ambulance arrived after.


This all started 01Dec2025 when council refused to change the tattered flag at the Wingham Cenotaph, and arranged for plain clothed police officers to attend the 15Dec2025 council meeting to attempt to stop questions before council meetings. Things have escalated to JCCF involvement and someone “knocked out” in a parking lot. All of this could have been prevented if the council showed the Fallen the respect they deserve back in December.

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Council to Vote on Whether to Continue Violating Taxpayers’ Rights – Tonight (02 Mar 2026)

(Wingham, North Huron) A three-month standoff between members of the public/press and North Huron CAO Nelson Santos may finally reach a turning point tonight.

Council is scheduled to vote on whether to continue enforcing policies that have led to threats, intimidation, and arrests of citizens who assert their Charter-protected rights inside Council Chambers.

The current conflict has resulted in multiple arrests based on alleged “suspicion of video recording” during a public council meeting — a move critics argue directly conflicts with constitutional protections of expression and transparency.

Some may view tonight’s vote as a victory. But the larger question remains: how did we reach a point where government deciding whether to stop violating rights is framed as progress?

Democracy is not strengthened when compliance with the law becomes optional. It is strengthened when public officials uphold it without being forced to.

Tonight’s decision will make clear where North Huron Council stands.

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TAXES TO SOAR – Charter Fight Would Cost North Huron Millions

(WINGHAM, NORTH HURON) – North Huron taxpayers may soon be on the hook for a costly legal battle — all over a bylaw that could be fixed in under 30 seconds.

Call the Constitutional Crisis Hotline:
📞 Nelson Santos – 519-357-3550 EXT 124

Council has been formally warned that prohibiting the public and press from recording open meetings raises serious Charter concerns under Section 2(b) — freedom of expression and freedom of the press.

At this point, council can no longer claim they don’t know.

If a court finds the bylaw unconstitutional:

  • Legal bills could explode
  • Damages could be awarded
  • Insurance premiums could spike
  • Property taxes could rise

And you will pay.

This isn’t political.
It’s financial risk management.

Council has the authority to rescind or amend the bylaw immediately. One motion. One vote. Done.

They’ve moved faster before when bylaws didn’t suit their interests.

So why not now — when taxpayers are exposed?

Residents are encouraged to call CAO Nelson Santos at 519-357-3550 EXT 124 and ask:

  • Has legal advice confirmed Charter compliance?
  • What is the estimated financial exposure?
  • When will council vote to fix this?

Be respectful. Be direct. Leave a message.

North Huron does not need to become a constitutional test case.

Call the Constitutional Crisis Hotline:
📞 Nelson Santos – 519-357-3550 EXT 124

Council must open the meeting, rescind the contested bylaw, and restore transparency.

This affects every homeowner. Every renter. Every business.

Stop the legal risk.
Protect taxpayers.
Uphold the Constitution.

This should not be a big ask.

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CAO Nelson Santos Scoffs At JCCF & Constitution – Attempts Coverup Of Illegal Arrests #ScoffLaw

(Wingham, North Huorn, ON) Arrests have occurred at the last two council meetings in North Huron, despite a local local “news” blackout and Town Hall attempting to sanitize the records of their illegal/unconstitutional acts. They happened. Even the letter from the JCCF is omitted from the agenda package. CAO Nelson Santos is attempting a massive coverup, despite witnesses, videos, and a paper trail.

Next council meeting is 17Feb2026, 271 Frances St. Wingham, Ontairo.

Below is a letter sent to council regarding the minutes for the 02Feb2026 meeting. It will be interesting to see which councillors vote in favor of covering this up by voting to accept the minutes as-is. Or will council stand up for what is lawfull, and demand current CAO Nelson Santos maintain accurate records and end this coverup attempt?

Dear Reeve and Members of Council,

I am writing to formally object to the adoption of the February 2, 2026 Regular Council Meeting minutes as currently drafted.

The minutes omit several material events that occurred during the meeting and immediately thereafter. As a result, the record does not accurately reflect the proceedings.

Specifically, the minutes:

  • Do not reflect that arrests occurred during the meeting.
  • Do not note that members of the public were removed from the premises by police.
  • Do not reference that recording devices were seized or removed.
  • Do not reflect that the microphone/audio feed was muted during the initial portion of the live stream.
  • Do not document the presence and active involvement of police in enforcing the procedural by-law.
  • Do not reference the dispute regarding the scope and duration of the trespass order.
  • Do not indicate that the OPP subsequently authorized Mr. Hill and Mr. Carther to re-enter the municipal building.
  • Do not reflect that envelopes reportedly issued as part of the trespass process were not accepted by Mr. Hill, Mr. Carther, or the attending OPP officers.
  • Do not accurately capture the sequence of events surrounding police direction and subsequent re-entry.

The current wording gives the impression that routine enforcement of procedural rules occurred. In reality, the meeting was materially interrupted by arrests, police involvement, contested trespass enforcement, and subsequent clarification by police permitting re-entry.

While minutes are not transcripts, they are required to reflect significant procedural events that alter the conduct and outcome of a meeting. Omitting these events results in a materially incomplete public record.

I respectfully request that the February 2, 2026 minutes be amended to accurately reflect these events prior to adoption.

Respectfully,
Buck