F.E. Madill’s second Living Library event gathered students from all grade levels to connect students with individuals in their community with whom they would not usually have the chance to interact.
North Huron council gives provisional budget approval
Council held its first 2025 budget meeting on Feb. 29, approving in principle a 3.15 per cent tax levy increase, which translates to an additional $236,000 in taxation.
Service Canada scheduled outreach site to move
North Huron council has agreed to a Service Canada request for a space to operate a monthly scheduled outreach site after Avon Maitland School Board (AMSB) decided not to renew its employment services contract with Employment Ontario beyond Mar. 31.
Hometown Heroes: Volunteers of the Year named at Wingham BIA Annual General Meeting
The 2024 Wingham Homecoming plans appeared in jeopardy last year until Joe and Heidi Carter stepped up to take over the planning of what turned out to be a fantastic town celebration.
IN PHOTOS: Bonspiel celebrates Listowel’s 150th anniversary
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IN PHOTOS: 2025 Skate Wallace skating carnival
LISTOWEL - Skate Wallace held its annual skating carnival at the Steve Kerr Memorial Arena in Listowel on March 1, with this year’s theme, Skating through the Eras.
North Huron prepares for recycling program transition
Beginning Apr. 1, industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) sources will no longer be eligible for the municipal recycling program and will need to pay a fee to collect their recycling.
County explores option to fund bridge repair
Menesetung Bridge Association board member Donna Appavoo attended Huron County Council on Feb. 19 to inform members of upcoming rehabilitation work on the bridge, which will require it to be closed for most of the tourist season.
CNOY walkers surpass target, raise over $30,000 for Connection Centre
Once again, the people of Wingham have united, showcasing their community spirit and generosity at the 2025 Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) fundraising walk.
Huron County’s flagship clean water program celebrates 20 years of environmental impact
For over two decades, the Huron Clean Water Project has been a driving force for environmental stewardship and community engagement across Huron County.
Free period products offered at local libraries to celebrate International Women’s Day
The Huron-Perth Period Poverty Task Force is offering free feminine hygiene products at local libraries on March 8 to celebrate International Women’s Day and raise awareness of barriers that many women face around the world when trying to access necessary products.
Wescast employees win $15 million in severance dispute
Nearly two hundred employees who were laid off from Wescast Industries Inc. two years ago can now celebrate their perseverance and determination after an announcement on Feb. 14 from Unifor.
Funding will help protect local firefighters
A report from Director of Fire and Emergency Management Chad Kregar informed council here that the department was successful in its grant application to the provincial Fire Protection Grant Program.
North Huron appoints interim treasurer
In response to recent staffing changes within the township’s finance department, Annette Fletcher, Huron County’s deputy treasurer, has been appointed North Huron’s interim director of finance/treasurer.
Howick Reeve questions new utility poles being used for internet infrastructure
Howick Reeve Doug Harding spoke out at the Huron County council meeting on Feb. 5, raising questions about who was erecting new utility poles in Howick to carry internet cables and who permitted them to do so.
