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.
Harmony Hearing: more than just a hearing test
Harmony Hearing opened its doors on Oct. 3 at 302 Josephine St. (right across from the post office) and offers much more than hearing tests.
Huron County accepts defibrillator donation from Seaforth Optimist Club
At the Sept. 6 County council meeting, the Seaforth Optimist Club appeared as a delegation to request that Huron County Emergency Services assume responsibility for a public access defibrillator unit that was to be purchased by the Huron East/Seaforth Community Development Trust and placed at the Se
Alice Munro Festival short story contest accepting entries
The Alice Munro Festival short story contest is now taking submissions for its annual writing competition.
Report: Huron County meets or exceeds most targets for ambulance response time
Director of Emergency Services Jeff Horseman presented an in-depth report titled Land Ambulance Response Time Comparison to Huron County council at its Dec. 20 meeting.
Significant rent increase approved for new tenants at Huron County-owned apartments
Huron County council approved a significant rental increase at Heartland and Highland Apartments at its Dec. 20 meeting.
Huron County receives workforce project update
Vicki Lass, Huron County’s economic development officer, and Clara Leney, economic development coordinator, presented an update to county councillors on the progress of a workforce project made possible by a successful application for an OMAFRA RED Grant for Workforce Development.
Oh paw-lease!
Morris-Turnberry’s newest resident, Bella Mae, arrived to her new home with Steve and Tamela Kennedy on Dec. 10. Bella Mae, a Basset Hound, poses for the camera last week.
