In the early morning hours of July 1, members of the Saugeen First Nations Beach Advisory Committee set out to replace one word on the iconic Welcome to Sauble Beach sign, replacing Sauble with Saugeen.
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Fire Chief updates Morris-Turnberry Council on training, calls
At their July 8 regular meeting, council members here received a report from North Huron Fire Chief Chad Kregar, outlining the month of May in emergency calls, significant incidents, training and general updates for his department.
Morris-Turnberry Council authorizes sale of surplus land in Brussels
Council here, at their June 17 meeting, passed two bylaws to stop up, close and sell portions of road allowances and surplus land in Brussels.
$80,000 gift from Vance Fund supports surgical equipment at Wingham hospital
The Wingham & District Hospital Foundation is grateful to be the recipient of an $80,000 grant from the Leland and Thora Vance Fund which is held at the Waterloo Region Community Foundation.
The North Huron Recreation Summer Day Camp began July 2
Themed weeks, day trips, arts and crafts, fun games and activities keep the 5-7 and 8-11-year-old participants active and busy all summer.
Belmore Homecoming a success due to ‘countless hours’ from volunteers
“Countless hours of working, considering and deciding have resulted in a wonderful community event,” Homecoming committee officials state in a post-event press release.
Public health releases 2024 annual report
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) recently announced the HPPH 2024 Annual Report is now available online.
Formosa Lion receives Art Woods award
The Formosa and District Lions Club held their June Lottery draw with the following people winning $40: Brian Gutscher, Formosa; Tom Elviss, Fenwick; Mike and Angel Inglis, Guelph, Al Schnurr, Formosa and Pat Morely, Mildmay.
Teeswater to mark 150th with free, fun, family activities on July 19
The village of Teeswater is offering a day of free, fun, family events in celebration of the community’s 150th anniversary.
Lucknow and District Kinette Club honours members with $15,000 donation to oncology clinic
The Wingham & District Hospital Foundation states they are proud to announce a $15,000 donation from the Lucknow and District Kinette Club.
Local couples celebrate 65th anniversaries
Close on the heels of the village’s 170th anniversary celebrations, two long time Belmore couples recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversaries a week apart.
Four contestants set to vie to be Listowel Fair Ambassador during opening night ceremonies
The Listowel Fair Ambassador Competition is set to take place following the 7 p.m. opening night…
OPP request assistance in decades old missing person investigation
Timed around the 37th anniversary of a heavily-reported Huron County missing person investigation, OPP have renewed a request for help locating Lois Hanna, who disappeared from Kincardine between July 3-4, 1988.
Huron County 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run a success, raises $7,200
The Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) saw many participants take to the main streets of Wingham, Goderich, Clinton and Blyth on June 4.
LDSS students create farm stands representing Perth County for roadside display of local produce and goods
In late April, art and woodworking students at Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) began creating the design and structure of what would become five out of 10 total farm stands, housing local produce and goods in locations across Perth County.
