As I “made my rounds” on Friday morning, which is what I call checking my newsfeeds, I stumbled upon a story in which a father from North Bay was proving himself to be the antithesis of myself: he was arguing that his child should not have failed their drivers test for using features on his Tesla wh
Huron County facing $1.5 million deficit projection
Huron County is in an operational deficit as of the end of June according to Treasurer and Director of Corporate Services Michael Blumhagen.
Premier’s threat cited in county decision not to pursue automated ticketing
Threats from Ontario Premier Doug Ford to end such programs were cited as a reason why Huron County Council will not pursue investigation into automated speed enforcement through photo radar devices.
Capitals downed 8-2 in Hanover
KINCARDINE – The Kincardine Bulldogs secured a convincing 8-2 victory of the Walkerton Capitals…
Barons down Ironmen 5-1
The Wingham Ironmen were downed 5-1 by the Hanover Barons in Provincial Junior Hockey League action over the weekend.
Childcare spots opened, meeting Huron’s childcare growth plan
Huron County’s Directed Growth Plan for childcare, adopted as mandated by the Province of Ontario, has seen numerous new child care spaces created across the county in locations identified as needing those developments.
South Bruce sees increased link maintenance costs due to labour, equipment, material
The municipality of South Bruce is facing a 15 per cent increase to maintain the connecting link for Highway 9 in Mildmay for the coming winter season.
Capitals drop first two games of the season against Hanover, Mitchell
The Walkerton Capitals started off the season with two losses on Sept. 13 and Sept. 14 to the Hanover Barons and the Mitchell Hawks.
Huron County to use drones to root out giant hogweed
Huron County Council has directed staff to start using drone-based early detection system for giant hogweed, a noxious, invasive plant species.
County council goes against recommendation, approves large severance
Because of some unique situations surrounding the land, Huron County Council went against the recommendations of staff, instead crafting a severance with aspects from a special interest group and the host municipality.
South Bruce Council delays budget to bypass strong mayor powers
To skirt the implications of strong mayor powers rolled out to smaller municipalities by the provincial government earlier this year, South Bruce Mayor Mark Goetz has decided he will not prepare a “mayor’s budget” next year.
Ironmen split season-opening games against Mount Forest, Kincardine
The Wingham Ironmen had a balanced opening to the season, falling short to the Mount Forest Patriots 5-3 in the squad’s home opener, then bouncing back to post a 6-1 win over the Kincardine Bulldogs. The Ironmen’s season opened on Friday, Sept. 12 welcoming the Patriots for an 8 p.m. game in front
South Bruce to consider hospice support during February budget discussions
The Council of the Municipality of South Bruce will be considering donating to the Saugeen Hospice fundraiser as part of its budget process next year.
Students flock to Belgrave for 103rd Elementary School Fair
The 103rd Elementary School Fair in Belgrave drew students from across northern Huron County including Brookfield Elementary School, Maitland River Elementary in Wingham and Hullett Central in Londesborough.
Walkerton Capitals lose three pre-season games over weekend
WALKERTON - The Walkerton Capitals found themselves on the wrong side of the scoring leger in each of the team’s three pre-season games over the weekend. On Friday, the Capitals hosted Kincardine Bulldogs who downed the Capitals 9-4. Then, on Saturday, in Wellesley, the Capitals fell to the Wellesl
