LISTOWEL - Tenpas Decor downtown Listowel celebrated 50 years in business Oct. 27 and 28, inviting shoppers in for special sales, refreshments, and memories.
Kregar reports on fire department training, inspections in September
Firefighters were busy in September according to North Huron Fire Chief Chad Kregar.
Wingham-born Carrie McEachran makes history as first woman mayor of Sarnia
Sat at Castings Public House, downtown Wingham, is incoming Mayor of the City of Sarnia, Carrie McEachran, born and raised in Wingham.
Municipalities receive 2027 bill for OPP services
Local municipalities have begun receiving bills for OPP services, which as Midwestern Newspapers has reported over the last year, is a point of contention for rural local government.
Wingham Legion members speak to their place in community, as Branch 180 celebrates a century of service
In the heart of Wingham sit Jim and Cheryl Saint, at a table in the lower level of Branch 180 Wingham – Royal Canadian Legion. They’re reminiscing about their combined nearly 80 years as members of this legion, both following in the footsteps of their veteran fathers.
The Maitland Scare Path was a creepy start into Halloween
The Maitland Scare Path in Wingham was a creepy start into the Halloween weekend. At nightfall Oct.…
North Huron opts out of Line Fences Act
At their Oct. 19 meeting, North Huron council discussed fences, specifically, carrying a motion for the township to opt-out of the Line Fences Act.
Reeve Paul Heffer delivers closing remarks; announces land ownership
As the last regular meeting of this term of North Huron council neared a close Nov. 2, Reeve Paul Heffer gave his closing remarks – focusing on the current council’s accomplishments and creation of a steady foundation the new council can build upon to address challenges that still deserve attention.
North Huron students cast ballots for municipal council
More than 140,000 elementary, middle and secondary school students from throughout Ontario had the opportunity to discuss the future of their community and vote for candidates running in their municipal and school board elections.
Huron County approves 2027 fees and charges
Councils are preparing for the 2027 year through the review and adjustment of fees and services charges bylaw, which dictates and reflects current costs for the services which the county or municipality provides to residents, as well as provincial legislation and market conditions.
Belgrave committee receives $25,000
Of the 83 rural community projects nationally, 17 are receiving funding in Ontario, according to a press release from FCC. The fund specifically, the release continues, is to “improve the spaces, services, and infrastructure people rely on every day.”
Mills to set hearing date
According to the Crown, Mills has now completed a Direct Accountability Program (DAP) and the additional charge of Obstruction of Justice was withdrawn.
Fabhaus and Fare Inc. a gallery and bakeshop built to champion emerging artists
“If you’re coming here, I want you to be able to see something you can’t see anywhere else.”
Morris-Turnberry building, bylaw departments busy
Over these months, the building department reports 42 projects, varying from agricultural storage sheds, sewage systems to agricultural additions like a silo and grain bin/foundation, to residential projects like decks, pools and new dwellings.
Vintage postcards show Wingham of old, historical society shares memories through material history
Wingham’s branch of the Huron County Library was full as Vath’s presentation spanning a hundred cards, collected through antique shows and more recently, online, provoked the audience to call out recognition of buildings, streets and landscapes – many drastically different, many much the same.
