Director of Economic Development Vickie Lass informed Huron County council of the recipients of the 2022 Supporting Local Economic Development (SLED) grants during the June 22 regular meeting.
Huron County develops Land Acknowledgement User Guide
Council members and staff of Huron County have a new tool at their disposal to further reconciliation efforts with Indigenous People, with the introduction of a Land Acknowledgement User Guide, created by Matthew Dawkins, equity, diversity, and inclusion assistant for Huron County.
Council of the Great Lakes Region announces action strategy
The Council of the Great Lakes Region (CGLR), as part of its Circular Great Lakes initiative, released an innovative five-year strategy and action plan for plastics on June 28.
Wingham Minor Hockey request prompts heavy discussion, Morris-Turnberry’s withdrawal of funds for arena
A somewhat calm discussion revisiting when to install ice at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex in Wingham became rather heated when the topic of money came up.
New economic development officer provides updates to North Huron council
Demetri Makrakos, economic development officer for the Township of North Huron, prepared two in-depth reports for council – one updating them on the recruitment of health professionals in the Wingham area, and the other a detailed plan of action for his newly created position.
Garden Tractor Pull kicks off Listowel Fair events
The Listowel Agricultural Society helped to kick off the 166th edition of the Listowel fair a little early this year with a garden tractor pull on Saturday, June 25 at the fairgrounds. The 2022 Listowel Agricultural Fair returns to a more traditional format this time around and runs July 14-17.
Brenneman Funeral Home holds final tree planting event in Atwood
Brenneman Funeral Home held its final annual tree-planting ceremony at the Elma Memorial Community Centre on Jun. 26, just days before Jim and Judy Brenneman retire.
IN PHOTOS: Monkton’s 165th Homecoming Weekend Celebration
The village of Monkton hosted its 165th Homecoming Weekend from June 24-26, 2022.
Huron Clean Water Project now accepting applications
The Huron Clean Water Project is accepting applications from eligible county farmers, rural landowners, businesses, and community organizations.
National Indigenous Day 2022 gathering held at Arthur ‘Butch’ Elliott Azhdayoniquot Memorial Cultural Grounds
The sounds and smells of summer drifted across Arthur “Butch” Elliott Azhdayoniquot Memorial Cultural Grounds, formerly Cape Croker Park, as hundreds gathered to celebrate Summer Solstice and National Indigenous Day on June 21.
Huron County staff prefer roundabout at Airport Line and County Road 83
Cameron Harper, Huron County’s director of public works, presented a report to county council on June 22 regarding the ongoing safety issues at the intersection of Airport Line and County Road 83, which included the results of an improvement study and an update on the environmental assessment (EA).
Fundraiser and Food Trucks by the Runway
The Wingham airport was the place to be on Sunday to visit some local vendors and grab a bite to eat.
IN PHOTOS: Howick Minor Ball Day 2022
The Howick Hawks U7 squad defeated the Goderich Seahawks 14 - 13 in a close game during Howick Minor Ball Day at the Fordwich ball diamond on June 25. All of the Howick Minor Ball teams were in action that day.
North Huron hosts grand opening of new Blyth fire hall, public works building
The new fire hall and public works building officially opened in Blyth on June 23 after a two-year delay caused by the pandemic.
North Huron Food Share honours longtime volunteer
For 18 years, Joyce Johnston has given her time and energy to the North Huron Food Share program, helping others and selflessly ensuring that those who need a little extra help with food are looked after.
