HOWICK – An additional $43,000 (plus unrecoverable HST) from the fire department reserve has been approved by council here for the purchase of a used pumper-tanker at its Sept. 15 meeting.
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LWHA welcomes Dr. Isabella Graham to growing surgical program
Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) officials said in a media release they are continuing to strengthen its surgical program with the recruitment of Dr. Isabella Graham, who will join the organization as a general surgeon.
Mills back in court Oct. 26, completing program for charge
Mills, along with Duty Counsel Melissa Egan, provided an update to Justice of the Peace K. McNamara for Mills’ ongoing legal process, after the Central Huron resident was originally charged in connection with an altercation in February in Wingham.
Wingham Terry Fox Run returns for 39th year; survivors speak
The 39th annual Wingham Terry Fox Run will be Sept. 20, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with registration at 10 a.m. at Lions Picnic Shelter, Lion’s Park.
Blyth childcare site expected hand over Dec. 1
Construction now remains on schedule for the project, with a report to council clarifying that “Substantial completion is currently anticipated during the first week of November.”
County approves 36-lot subdivison plan in Cranbrook
Huron County Council, at their meeting Sept. 9, carried a motion for Draft Plan Approval for Cranbrook Estates, a 36-lot residential subdivision at 43810 Cranbrook Road in Huron East.
2026 International Plowing Match media day
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Council approves new well at Bluevale’s Pioneer Park
Council here approved, in principle, the installation of a well at Pioneer Park in Bluevale. Next steps for this project include municipality staff seeking quotes and establishing guidelines, to be approved by council.
Playwright Ted Johns revisits fan-favourite with Aylmer’s Ghost
The play, a two-act, one-person production, focuses on the last days of Aylmer Clarke, the protagonist of He Won’t Come In from the Barn, a play first produced by Paul Thompson at Theatre Passe Muraille in Toronto in 1977.
UWPH Brunch N’ Learn looks at homeless issue
On Sept. 5, the third annual Brunch N’ Learn event happened at the Northern Huron Connection Centre in Wingham. A meal was enjoyed by those in attendance, followed by three guest speakers.
Busy July for fire stations, mutual aid into South Bruce for 20-hour barn fire
In July, fire departments in Huron East and North Huron were busy responding to distress calls.
Council approves permanent liquor licence for Bluevale Community Hall
The Bluevale Community Committee requested the municipality consider implementing this permanent licence to extend to events hosted by the committee at Pioneer Park.
Province caps OPP costs at 11 per cent, again
The significant and increasing cost of OPP policing for municipalities has been a topic of discussion throughout local municipalities in recent years.
Wingham announces expanded schedule for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
In a historic first for the community, Wingham is opening its doors to all who wish to stand in solidarity for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Fall Farm Frolic open doors to explore Huron County farms, food and arts
This free, self-guided event will open the gates at seven farms and agricultural businesses across Huron County.
