After decades of providing North Huron with gravel maintenance services, local contractor Joe Kerr Ltd has lost its bid on a Request for Tenders (RFT) from the township for the supply and delivery of maintenance gravel, part of its annual rural roads maintenance program.
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F.E. Madill Secondary School held its annual Living Library event on Feb. 25.
Several members of the community came to share their lives and work with students as ‘living books.’
Huron County Indigenous Housing and Homelessness planning strategy to include Indigenous voices
As part of the ongoing Huron County Housing and Homelessness planning strategy, a discussion panel was recently convened to explore local rural Indigenous community priorities and lived realities that intersect with housing stability (including safety, well-being, services, and access).
Two-vehicle collision claims life of North Huron resident
Just before 9 a.m. on Feb. 17, Huron County OPP, Huron County Paramedic Services, and the Huron East Fire Department responded to a collision on North Line just north of Hydro Line Road in Huron East.
Wingham CNOY walk raises over $27,000
Donations accepted until March 21 to help fight homelessness, hunger
North Huron secures $3.5M for Blyth Sewage Treatment Plant upgrades
Phase 1 of the Blyth STP rehabilitation involves installing new filter and ultraviolet (UV) disinfection systems.
Morris-Turnberry Council recommends county approval of special circumstance severance
Council here diverted from their own prior decision in order to recommend approval of a farm severance, after hearing the planning department’s recommendation for approval.
Murray reflects on the future: ‘Thankfully, time does roll on my way’
This April, I turn 87 years old. My father and his three siblings all made it between 89 and 100 years.
NHL alumni to take on Goderich Firefighters to benefit Huron Hospice
Former National Hockey League (NHL) hockey players will suit up against Goderich firefighters at the Maitland Recreation Centre in Goderich on Sunday, March 8 at 2 p.m. This benefit hockey game will support the Goderich firefighters’ charity of choice, Huron Hospice.
Reeve denounces ‘intimidation tactics’ as recording ban lifted by council
Reeve Paul Heffer used the opening of Monday night’s North Huron Council meeting to issue a warning about growing hostility toward municipal officials, after an altercation following last month’s meeting left Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer with “significant injuries” and unable to attend.
Kindness Project collects over 50 blankets for families at Ronald McDonald House
Students at Maitland River Elementary School (MRES) held a Kindness Project fundraiser in February, making and collecting blankets to donate to the Ronald McDonald House in London.
The Lions Club of Wingham were out in force (and costume) on Feb. 28
The Lions Club of Wingham were out in force on Feb. 28, braving the cold to collect bags upon bags…
North Huron receives provincial pothole grant
Director of Public Works Kevin Watson informed North Huron Council the township was successful in its application to the 2025 - 2026 Pothole Prevention and Repair Program.
CKNX announces anniversary line-up
Local radio station CKNX recently announced its upcoming 100th anniversary plans, highlighting the contributions of W.T. “Doc” Cruickshank and his 1926 informal transmission that “evolved into CKNX, now one of Canada’s longest-running and most respected radio stations.”
Volunteer of the year, lifetime achievement awards announced
The Wingham Business Improvement Area (BIA) held its annual general meeting (AGM) on Feb. 19 at the Knights of Columbus Centre, updating members on activities and improvements completed in 2025 and informing them of their 2026 plans.
