Howick council voted in favour of sending a letter to the Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra, in regards to the Drainage Act and CN Rail’s decision to no longer pay for drainage assessments for the installation and maintenance of municipal drain infrastructure in rural Ontario.
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Health Unit seeing pertussis cases in Huron-Perth region
Similar to other areas in southern Ontario, Huron Perth Public Health is seeing cases of pertussis in children.
LDSS alumnus releases second children’s book
A local author has released her second children’s book just in time for Easter. The Banner sat down with Delicia Miller, a former student at LDSS, to learn more about her book, the character Mozart the Clinic Cat, and what inspires her creative process.
Maitland Conservation approves 2023 budget
Maitland Conservation’s (MC) board of directors has approved the 2023 budget and levy.
Blyth-Brussels U13 LL squad suffers first defeat of playoffs
The Blyth-Brussels Crusaders U13 LL squad travelled to Palmerston to take on the Minto Mad Dogs on March 16. The Crusaders were handed their first loss of the post-season, losing 6-1.
Wingham U15 LL Ironmen win consolation title at Young Canada Week
The Wingham Ironmen U15 LL team travelled to Goderich to take part in the 72nd annual Young Canada Week tournament. After a rocky start, the team steadied the ship and skated away with the U15 LL Consolation Trophy following a 7-2 win over Mid-Huron. Team members include: Dustin Benninger, Darcy DeV
North Huron lends support to North Perth motion on mandatory school bus stop arm cameras
North Huron council has expressed its support of a motion from the Municipality of North Perth regarding the installation of cameras on school bus stop arms.
North Huron receives no RFPs to operate three facilities
The operation of the fitness centre at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex, the Blyth Campground and the Blyth and District Community Centre will be status quo this year.
Wingham Minor Hockey executive asks council to reconsider proposed rec cuts
The Wingham Minor Hockey executive committee has asked North Huron council to reconsider proposed service cuts at North Huron’s recreation facilities as part of the 2023 budget deliberations.
Britespan certifies as a living wage employer
Britespan Building Systems Inc. is the latest business to certify as a living wage employer.
Residents hope to establish new 2024 Wingham Homecoming committee
A local couple is hoping to keep the dream of a 2024 Wingham Homecoming alive.
C&M Seeds’ winter canola – high risk, high reward
C&M Seeds is no stranger to being a leader in their industry. They’re “committed to advancing the future of agriculture” and “doing everything they can” to aid in making crop production a profitable venture.
‘Normal’ best description of spring, summer forecast, says climatologist
As David Phillips likes to say, “You’re only as good as your last forecast.”
‘The training is missing’
Jason Wolf is passionate about his job. The Palmerston resident works in the highly-specialized field of telecommunications, making sure towers are properly constructed and those working on the towers stay safe.
Farmers call on feds to end fertilizer tariff, reimburse farmers
The Ontario Bean Growers, along with farmers from across Canada, are calling on the federal government to end the tariff on fertilizer purchased from Russia and to reimburse farmers the $34 million they’ve set aside from the tariffs already paid.
