In a move intended to improve communication between town hall and North Huron constituents, North Huron Council changed the format of its annual town hall meetings.
Amanda Baron’s ‘Body Doubles’ closes out Blyth Festival Art Gallery’s season
Body Doubles runs until Oct. 5.
Howick 2026 Homecoming Committee hosts foam party for local youth
The Howick 2026 Homecoming Committee held a foam party for local youth on Aug. 24. Organizers said…
North Huron renews lease for complex concession booth
North Huron Council approved a request from the Director of Recreation Kelly Steiss to renew the lease for the OMG Twisted Fries concession booth to operate for the 2025/26 ice season.
Winter sidewalk maintenance expanded in Blyth
North Huron Council approved a revised winter maintenance of sidewalks policy during its Aug. 11 regular meeting, with two additional streets added after Coun. Ric McBurney (Blyth Ward) made a request.
Sherry and Scott Dallner host Perth County Plowing Match
ATWOOD - The Perth County Plowing Match was held on Aug. 23 near Atwood. This year’s host farmers were Sherry and Scott Dallner.
In the blink of an eye
A mother’s worst nightmare came true on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Holly Roy was cuddling with her eight-year-old son, Jahvai, as he tried to fall asleep (he had plans to attend a friend’s birthday party the next day) when they heard gunshots outside of their Toronto apartment building.
The Wingham Lions Club held a fundraising barbecue Aug. 15
The Wingham Lions Club held a fundraising barbecue on Fri. Aug. 15, serving up hamburgers, hot dogs…
North Huron hosts first Music in the Park event Aug. 12, future events planned
The event featured local youth Jakob Schiestel who regaled the audience with renditions of the tunes of Metallica, The Tragically Hip and many more of his favourite bands.
Frosty Queen holds annual car show
Frosty Queen held its final car show of the 2025 season on Aug. 14.
Council approves Columbus Centre upgrades amid procurement debate
In a procedural challenge, Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer raised concerns with the procurement process in which the Wingham Columbus Centre awarded a contract to their handyman (who was not named in the report), seemingly bypassing the regular procurement process of three quotes and council altogether.
Point of order becomes point of conflict at council meeting
What began as a routine council meeting in North Huron on Aug. 11 quickly transformed into a pointed conversation on municipal transparency and governance after Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer challenged council procedures on the use of point of order interruptions.
Preparations begin for Blyth’s 150th
Two years before the first parade float rolls down Queen Street, Blyth is already dreaming big.
Township to recognize local business Howson & Howson for milestone anniversary
North Huron Economic Development Officer Ritu Bhardwaj presented a report to council on Aug. 11 informing councillors and the public of an upcoming celebration in Blyth.
North Huron announces new director of finance
WINGHAM - The Township of North Huron announced the hiring of a new Director of Finance/Treasurer during the Aug. 11 regular council meeting.
