Thick, juicy steaks lined a gigantic barbecue at the annual Atwood Lions Men’s Steak Night on Saturday, Jan. 27 at the Elma Memorial Community Centre.
Maitland Conservation sets AGM agenda
Maitland Conservation’s annual general meeting (AGM) is set for Feb. 14 at 2 p.m. at the Wroxeter Community Hall.
Well water testing event in Londesboro huge success
The Londesboro and District Lions Club hosted a well water sampling and testing event at Lions Hall on Jan. 25. The event was a huge success, according to Tim Cumming, communications specialist for the Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley Drinking Water Source Protection Region.
HPPH announces results of student immunization record review
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) released the results of a student immunization record review on Jan. 29, which looked at the records of elementary and secondary school students in the region.
County hears from newly-formed Huron Newcomer Support Association
Newcomers from Ukraine, Halina Zaleski and Nataliia Yevsieieva, appeared before Huron County council at the Jan. 24 regular council meeting. The pair were there to thank council for its support through the Local Immigration Partnership. They asked for a statement of support for a path to permanent r
North Huron receives 2023 recreation quarterly report
Gregg Furtney, director of public works and interim director of recreation and children’s services, provided a department activity report for the fourth quarter of 2023 at the Jan. 15 North Huron council meeting.
Huron County Museum hosts virtual webinar about George Agnew Reid
The Huron County Museum hosted a virtual webinar about Wingham-born painter George Agnew Reid, welcoming poet and biographer Molly Peacock, who addressed the contradictions of Reid’s life and work apparent in a painting recently donated to the museum named, ‘The Homeseekers Fording the Credit’.
Huron County Library releases new strategic plan
The Huron County Library is welcoming residents to “imagine more from their library,” with the announcement of its new strategic plan.
Taking back the sacred
People pass away. That is the unfortunate side effect of living. Every single person alive today will die, eventually. But where the similarity ends is how loved ones say goodbye.
South Bruce CLC hears experimental testing data on NWMO multi-barrier system
The NWMO’s multi-barrier system is being tested in British Columbia and has been for several years, according to Claire Tully, a chemistry Ph.D. candidate at the University of Western Ontario.
Huron County looking at levy increase of 9.65 per cent
County council got its first look at the 2024 draft budget on Jan. 10 during the regular county council meeting.
Township to look at part-time EcDev position
Town council held a lengthy discussion regarding hiring another economic development officer to replace Demetri Makrakos, who left the position late in 2023 to take a job closer to home.
North Huron council meets in new chambers for first time
North Huron council held its first meeting inside the new council chambers on Jan. 12. The new council chambers are located at the Royal Oaks Health and Wellness Centre (271 Francis St. in Wingham). Township officials say the new location improves accessibility and functionality. Those wishing to at
North Huron council approves 2024 budget in principle
Director of Finance Chris Townes presented the second draft of North Huron’s 2024 budget on Jan. 12. This budget meeting was the first meeting to be held in the new council chambers, located at the Royal Oaks Health and Wellness Centre, 271 Francis St. in Wingham.
Maitland Conservation reviews 2024 budget
Maitland Conservation (MC) held its regular board meeting on Dec. 20, receiving updates from each department head while extensively reviewing the 2024 draft budget and fee schedules.
