The Ontario government’s implementation of changes to recycling programs for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional properties (ICI) has township staff and North Huron councillors searching for a viable solution by the Jan. 1, 2026, deadline.
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Search warrant in Huron East; driver charged in fatal collision
An investigation conducted by officers from Huron-Perth OPP Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs, a weapon, and offence-related property.
Cultural summit focused on building belonging through art, culture and heritage
The Huron Cultural Office, in partnership with Local Immigration Partnership, held its annual Huron County Cultural Summit on Nov. 13 at the Lower Hall and Theatre at Blyth Memorial Hall.
Renewable energy project proposes battery storage facility in Morris-Turnberry
Council here provided preliminary support for a proposal for a battery energy storage system project in the municipality during their meeting on Nov. 4.
Morris-Turnberry supports call to reconsider conservation authority fee freeze
On Nov. 4, council here supported a resolution from the Town of Plympton-Wyoming calling on the Province of Ontario to reconsider its fee freeze mandate on conservation authorities (CA) and implement a funding framework to protect municipal taxpayers.
Local postpartum doula offers holistic support for new parents
This hidden landscape of post-delivery life is part of local postpartum doula Alyssa Sampson’s focus.
Budget 2025: What it means for Huron County businesses
The 2025 Federal Budget arrived with a promise to tilt policy toward investment, productivity, and long-run growth.
Listowel Lions Club’s Dinner in the Dark shines light on need for dog guide program
Attendees on Nov. 8 at Trinity United Church Hall ate dinner blindfolded to gain perspective for those living with visual impairment.
Homegrown Grocer fundraiser supports United Way’s work in North Huron
Homegrown Grocer is teaming up with United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) to raise funds for UWPH’s local work, including the Northern Huron Connection Centre (NHCC).
Wingham and area community gather to remember
community members gathered at the local cenotaph on Nov. 11 to remember the soldiers, sailors and airmen who fought and died for the cause of freedom.
Huron-Bruce municipalities receive increase in OMPF allocations
Municipalities in Huron-Bruce will receive a total of $19,956,500 from the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund in 2026. That’s an increase of $8,503,400 over the 2025 total OMPF allocation of 11,453,100 for riding municipalities.
Morris-Turnberry Council authorizes sale of land to Hodgins Building Centre
Council here approved a motion to authorize the sale of municipality-owned lands to Hodgins Building Centre, a local business with locations in Wingham and Lucknow, at its Nov. 4 regular council meeting, part of the concluding steps to wrap up the sale that’s been in the works since the summer.
North Huron celebrates community spirit with Volunteer Appreciation Night
The Township of North Huron celebrated community spirit on Nov. 5 at the Blyth Memorial Hall, with members of 33 different organizations attending this first-time event that highlighted the “heartbeat” of the community, its volunteers.
Celebrate Local Flavours at the Launch of Abundance: Savouring the Flavours and Spirit of Huron County
Come for the recipes, stay for the heart and discover the abundance that grows when a community comes together.
Wingham Community Garden and Orchard reports record harvest
The Wingham Community Garden and Orchard has broken its own record, according to garden volunteer Phil Beard, producing a whopping 1,969 lbs of fresh fruits and vegetables. It was noted that the orchard produced 480 lbs of fruit this year.
