Dogs continue to be an issue for bylaw enforcement in Morris-Turnberry as Chief Building Official Kirk Livingston (who handles bylaw enforcement as well) reported two new complaints.
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Wingham residents crowd the streets for Santa Claus Parade
About 33 floats participated with local businesses well represented.
Huron County recognizes three local paramedics at Ontario awards ceremony
The County of Huron is proud to recognize three local paramedics who were honoured with Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal Bars as part of the 2025 Ontario awards ceremony.
Klopp concerned over reporting of, reality of county ambulance delays
Coun. Paul Klopp (Bluewater, Mayor) is concerned with the amount of time ambulances are held off from off-loading at local hospitals, questioning what can be done about it.
Building landscape changing in Morris-Turnberry: Livingston
Despite some earlier concerns about building permits and costs being down significantly this year, as of the end of October, construction values in Morris-Turnberry were more than double those in 2025 as they were during the same period in 2024.
Huron County OPP adds winter weather closures to Municipal 511 website
The Huron County OPP is enhancing its public communication by adding emergency winter weather-related road closures onto the Municipal 511 website, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as its primary source of emergency road closure information.
North Huron moves forward with $2.16M day care development
The Township of North Huron is moving forward with the South Site Day Care expansion project, approving the lowest construction bid of $2,160,400 (plus applicable taxes) from Bronnenco Construction Ltd. during the Dec. 1 council meeting.
Perth County OPP prioritize traffic, intimate partner violence focus, community wellbeing
During a Perth OPP board meeting, Inspector Tyler Stewart outlined the next three years of priorities for the detachment, which include a focus on community engagement, traffic enforcement and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV).
Conservation leaders say ‘Don’t do it,’ warning of costly, ineffective merger
The Ontario government is calling the shots on conservation authority reform, even though it pays only a fraction of the bill.
Howick landfill operation to be moved to west side of property
HOWICK - The landfill operations and receiving location here will be changing to the west side of the driveway from the east side.
North Huron Council approves less expensive renovation options for Blyth Community Centre, deputy reeve shares equity concerns
On the heels of a debate on fairness between wards inspired by an announcement regarding the Vance Fund, North Huron Council held another discussion at its Nov. 17 meeting about the future of the Blyth Arena and Community Centre (Blyth hall) and the funding to proceed with necessary upgrades.
Huron County seeing rise in online scams, total recent losses reach $1 million
Online cryptocurrency and romance scams are seeing a recent rise in Huron County. A recent press release from Huron County OPP place total losses for these recent incidents at $943,000 CAD.
Multiple charges laid in sexual assault investigation; Huron County OPP to use body-worn cameras
An individual from Huron County is facing charges in connection with a months-long sexual assault investigation.
Wawanosh Campground closed permanently for overnight camping
Maitland Conservation (MC) board members made what they described as “a difficult decision” to shut down the popular Wawanosh Park Conservation Area (WPCA) after a lengthy discussion during their regular meeting on Nov. 19.
Request to transfer ownership of Gorrie Conservation Area denied
Maitland Conservation (MC) board members denied a request from Gorrie residents to transfer ownership of Gorrie Conservation Area.
