A 45-year-old individual from Howick has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with IPV.
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South Bruce Economic Development update
2025 was a busy year for economic development, according to South Bruce Economic Development Officer Rhonda Niesen.
Howick executes agreement for 2026 snow removal
HOWICK - Council here authorized two agreements at its Dec. 9 meeting as part of winter maintenance for 2026.
Howick defers report on solid waste agreement, still seeking answers
HOWICK - Council here received a recommendation to enter into a solid waste services agreement between the township and Waste Management of Canada, and to authorize the reeve and CAO/Clerk to execute the five-year agreement beginning on Jan. 1, 2026.
Impaired driver charge in Morris-Turnberry; Intimate Partner Violence charge in North Huron
Huron County OPP has charged a Huron-Kinloss resident with a criminal driving offence following a traffic stop on Amberley Road in Morris-Turnberry.
Gratitude meal program combats more than local food insecurity; community shares stories of celebrating resilience through holiday giving
For the past three years, the Gratitude Meal Program has connected people at a particularly vulnerable time of year, as ITAV Executive Director Andrea Charest tells the Banner. In her words, remembering resilience is incredibly important.
Recruiting new volunteer tax-filers for the upcoming season
United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is looking for community members to volunteer in local tax clinics for the 2026 tax season.
30-year-old fire truck rides off into sunset
Rescue 7 rolled into service when the Spice Girls topped the charts and dial‑up internet was still a novelty.
Former Wingham youth Keith Nethery returns to help his old parish
“It’s a special thing to be here, even though it’s just the interim priest in charge,” Rev. Keith Nethery said about his return to Wingham as the interim priest of the Ministry of Hope, stepping in to ease the transition from Rev. JoAnn Todd.
Wingham residents rediscover 1946-47 class photo
Long-time Wingham residents Gerald Marks and his wife Connie Burke were digging through some old boxes that had been stored in their basement when they came across something interesting.
Perth County OPP puts funding towards strangulation, IPV training
Detective Sergeant Tara Bolstad informed the Perth County OPP detachment board at their meeting on Nov. 12 of funds used from provincial grants this year – the focus of all mentioned on the local issue of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV).
North Huron CIP structural grant awarded to Echo’s of Glow
As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the local economy, the Township of North Huron has awarded a $2,595 grant to Echoes of Glow for structural renovations at its downtown Wingham location.
County supports call for water safety training in schools
As a result of reviewing correspondence, Huron County Council supported calls for increased education around water and swimming safety lessons.
The Giving Tuesday Big Match raises $52,175 for the Wingham & District Hospital
The Wingham & District Hospital Foundation is celebrating another exceptional Giving Tuesday thanks to the generosity of local donors and Lucknow Pharmasave.
Morris-Turnberry backs conservation authority on concerns
A proposed government action to consolidate the province’s conservation authorities (CA) has local authorities calling for support.
