In a letter included in the Sept. 6 council meeting agenda, Shawn Edwards resigned from his position as Howick’s Fire Chief.
Owner of pony attacked by dogs pleads for action from Howick council
A delegation to Howick council on Sept. 6 begged council for action after a pony was recently attacked by three dogs near Gorrie.
Staehli wins Canadian 5K Championship
On Sept. 11, Julie-Anne Staehli claimed gold at the 2022 Canadian 5K Championship.
Ontario law enforcement Torch Run returns to Huron County
After a three-year pause the Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run made its return to Huron County on Sept. 8.
PLAY REVIEW: Blyth Festival Theatre’s ‘John Ware Reimagined’ is a western rollercoaster on stage
The first scene of Blyth Festival Theatre’s rendition of John Ware Reimagined was uncomfortable to say the least, however, the show continued with cultural highs and lows, each sharing an important lesson in diversity and equality.
Local designer recognized by Better Homes & Gardens Magazine
Later this month, Karan Barton will make yet another trip to New York City as she has again been selected as one of Better Homes & Gardens Magazine’s (BHG) Stylemakers.
Wingham Lions host barbecue to benefit hospital
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Day camp donated to North Huron Food Share
A group of day campers and camp leaders showed off a cheque for $290 made out to the North Huron Food Share on Aug. 26 in front of the North Huron Wescast Community Complex.
Wingham Ecological Park anniversary honoured with community walk, look at redesign plans
As a way to celebrate the work that went into the creation of the Wingham Ecological Park 30 years ago, two groups totalling roughly 50 people, and led by Wingham Trail Committee members walked the trail on Aug. 28.
Lemonade stand raises money for London Children’s Hospital
Three local young ladies decided to make the best of a warm summer day by running a charity lemonade stand with all proceeds going towards the London Children’s Hospital. Addy Gibson, Summer Gibson and Ellie Heibein set up their stand on Donegan Street West on Aug. 20. The youngsters had a successfu
Listowel 4-H Dairy Club hosts fundraising BBQ
Pictured serving up a barbecue lunch at the Listowel Peavey Mart on Aug. 20 is Listowel Fair Ambassador Hayleigh Royce with her fellow 4-H members Natalie Robinson and Addison Barclay. The Listowel 4-H Dairy Calf Club raised $266.22 from the barbecue last Saturday. The club graciously appreciated t
Howick hosts WOBA Championship Consolation 2 Tournament
The U15 Howick Hawks hardball team hosted the WOBA Championship Consolation 2 Tournament last weekend in the newly revamped Gorrie Ball Diamond, with five teams travelling from Clinton, Owen Sound, Listowel, and Saugeen.
Wroxeter Rippers raise over $1,450 for Victim Services Huron County
The first-ever Victim Services Day at the Ballpark was a success, raising over $1,450 for Victim Services Huron County.
Council accepts fill from former Wroxeter landfill with a fee of over $61K
With the hopes of striking a mutually advantageous agreement, council decided to accept fill from the former Wroxeter landfill, to be used as cover at the Howick Township landfill, at the cost of $40 per tonne.
Howick official plan updated to reflect housing shortage, hobby farms, increase of on-farm businesses
Council passed a bylaw to implement changes to Howick Township’s official plan and zoning bylaw at its Aug. 16 council meeting, after a presentation from Huron County’s manager of planning.
