A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps.
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Meeting Place Organic Farm Annual Mother’s Day open house and seedling sale
Visitors enjoyed train and horse-drawn wagon rides before a barbecue lunch and so much more during…
Families urge Ottawa to prioritize MMIWGT2S+ voices
Families of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, trans, and two spirit people (MMIWGT2S+)…
Huron County’s fourth annual Pride festival focuses on activism, celebration, community
The county will be the scene of multiple events June 2-7, all with the aim of bringing the community together.
County council approves rural severances despite planning, conservation concerns
GODERICH – Huron County council approved two rural severances: a 3.7‑acre parcel in the Stephen…
Huron County backs call for ‘Finlay’s Law’ paediatric ER reforms
GODERICH – Huron County Council endorsed a Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus resolution calling…
Howick to receive over $12,000 for five lifeguard positions
HOWICK - Howick Township has been approved for five pool lifeguard positions this year, an increase from last year, in through a $12,320 grant from its application for Canada Summer Jobs.
Howick to enter agreement with Waste Management ahead of new waste carts
HOWICK - An agreement has been made between the township here and Waste Management (WM).
Hantavirus poses ‘low risk’ says MOH
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Medical Officer of Health (MOH) and CEO Dr. Miriam Klassen, shared with the HPPH Board of Health on May 8, that hantavirus is still assessed at low risk.
Howick Council approves backhoe repairs
HOWICK - Council here authorized Manager of Public Works Scott Price to proceed with repairs estimated at approximately $27,784.70, for the township’s 2018 Cat 420 backhoe transmission.
Howick Township designated as community improvement project area
HOWICK - For the purpose of implementing a façade program, Howick Council has designated the entire township as a community improvement project area.
Trustees discuss changes to Ontario school boards ahead of municipal elections
SEAFORTH - Last month, Ontario’s Minister of Education, Paul Calandra announced Bill 101, Putting Student Achievement First Act. The bill was passed on May 6 at Queen’s Park.
Mischief investigation closes Teeswater school
TEESWATER - South Bruce OPP is appealing for witnesses in relation to multiple mischief complaints in the town of Teeswater, which led to Hillcrest Central School being shuttered May 8.
Maitland Conservation hosts floodplain mapping update public meeting in Wingham
WINGHAM – Maitland Conservation (MC) hosted a public meeting on May 7 in the Hot Stove Lounge at…
Howick to pull additional $20,000 from fire reserve for radio upgrades
HOWICK - The fire department here has been experiencing radio communication issues – both internally and externally – for some time, according to Fire Chief Josh Kestner.
