LISTOWEL – A new hog barn near Listowel will open its doors to the public Oct. 10, giving community members a rare opportunity to see a modern pork operation from the inside.
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Provincial ministers visit completed first phase of Listowel Gardens
LISTOWEL – Listowel Gardens Apartments and Shops welcomed Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Robert Flack and Associate Minister of Energy-Intensive Industries and Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae to tour the project on Sept. 21.
Wingham’s 39th Terry Fox Run raises $42,000
The annual event had 255 attendees, showing up to make a difference.
The 163rd Brussels Fall Fair had the classics: agriculture, pumpkins and a parade
The 163rd Brussels Fall Fair was held Sept. 15 and 16, with the theme ‘Show It, Sew It, Grow…
North Huron extends fire dispatch service agreement
North Huron council approved a one-year extension of the fire dispatch agreement with the Owen Sound Police Services board during their Sept. 21 meeting.
Council supports letter to reconsider OPP costs
During their meeting Sept. 21, North Huron council carried a motion to send a letter of support for the Township of McNab/Braeside.
Morris-Turnberry council delegates low-risk digs in alternate agreements
During their Sept. 15 meeting, Morris-Turnberry council approved staff returning a bylaw, which will delegate authority to the director of public works and the CAO to approve, amend or execute Alternate Locate Agreements.
North Huron cost of living adjustment 2.4 per cent
North Huron council received a report outlining the 2027 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), which is calculated at 2.4 per cent.
Listowel Agricultural Society honours fair volunteers and sponsors; private showing of We Lend a Hand: The Forgotten Story of Ontario Farmerettes
LISTOWEL – A special evening honoring Listowel Fair volunteers and sponsors was held at the…
Howick approves additional $43,000 for purchase of used pumper-tanker
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.
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.
