The Council of the Township of Howick approved a renewal of its municipal insurance proposal with Intact Public Entities Inc. with an increase of 3.4 per cent over the previous term.
The magic of theatre (and what dispels it)
Earlier this month I had the opportunity to take in Sisters of ’78 which - in its world debut – opened the Blyth Festival’s 2026 season - was definitely worth seeing.
Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it
I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.
Guelph unit hosts 30km Norwegian Foot March out of Linwood
Earlier this month the 11th Field Regiment’s third Annual Norwegian Foot March (NFM) started at the Linwood community centre bright and early and saw participants marching dozens of kilometres.
‘Sisters of ’78’ shows what is great about Blyth Festival in season opener
The Blyth Festival 2026 season opened on Friday with the opening night for Sisters of ’78 – a historically-based fictional account of the strike at the Fleck factory in Centralia, Ontario.
Robinson joins candidates running for council in Brockton
Candidates continue to register for the upcoming municipal election with Christine Robinson filing to run as a councillor in Brockton.
North Huron Reeve Paul Heffer files to run as councillor in next election
While the unofficial lists of municipal candidates for the October election for Howick remains empty, Reeve Paul Heffer of North Huron has indicated he will not be seeking re-election to his position.
Wingam Horticultural Society sale a success two hours in
The Wingham Horticultural Society held its annual plant sale over the weekend, though the first two hours saw a significant amount of the most desirable plants scooped up according to organizers. By 2 p.m. on Friday, after opening at noon, the sale was already a success with many plants bought and c
AMGH, Exeter hospital responsible for 80 per cent of ambulance delay time
Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, in Goderich, and South Huron Hospital in Exeter, were the only hospitals servicing Huron County to have off-load delays during April.
14 apply to Summer Company
Fourteen eligible young business owners applied to the Huron Business Center’s Summer Company program according to centre manager Brittany Wise.
Six file nomination papers in North Perth for election
A number of individuals have filed paperwork for the upcoming municipal election for North Perth, bringing the total to six candidates.
Sting down Milverton in HCFL season opener
The Huron County Fastball League’s (HCFL) 2026 season kicked off over the weekend with the Milverton Millwrights visiting the Sebringville Sting on Friday, May 22.
LDSS students learn about firefighting, paramedic practices through visit
Late last month, students from Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) attended the North Perth Fire Department’s Listowel site to learn about the healthcare responsibilities firefighters and paramedics have.
Incumbent Mark Goetz files to run for mayor in South Bruce
Mayor Mark Goetz is the first candidate to file for a municipal council position in South Bruce, seeking to reclaim his current position.
Huron County to rent space to OPP in Huron County Courthouse
Huron County will be renting space in the Huron County Courthouse in Goderich to the Ministry of Infrastructure for the OPP.
