Warden Glen McNeil opened the regular Huron County council meeting on June 7 with a heartfelt speech directed at the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, sending a message of love and inclusion.
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Huron County Pride holds inaugural Pride Festival in Goderich
Huron County Pride held its first annual Pride Festival on June 10 in Court House Square in Goderich.
Community holds fundraising BBQ for Gorrie family
A fundraising barbecue was held at the Howick Community Centre on June 10 for Stan Beckner and Sabrina Burnett, who recently lost their home to a fire on June 3. The event was hosted by the families of Burnett and Beckner. The family was thankful and awed by the community support they received durin
New road crossing to be determined in Fordwich development
During the June 6 meeting, Howick council discussed an amendment to standard road crossing for Fordwich development. The report was presented by the township’s Operations Manager, Dean Nicholson.
Site plan control bylaw amendment in Howick
At their June 6 meeting, the council from Howick Township received a report recommending amendments to the site plan control bylaw due to impacts from Bill 23 and Bill 109. This was updated to due these recent provincial legislative changes that affect municipalities across Ontario.
Bluevale tractor pull, corn hole tournament well attended
The Bluevale Community Committee held a Garden Tractor and ATV pull on June 10 at 1 p.m at the Bluevale Ball Park. Money raised from the event went towards the 170th Bluevale Homecoming.
Huron-Perth realtors report second-best May on record
The housing market showed no signs of cooling off last month, as the Huron Perth Association of REALTORS (HPAR) are reporting its second-best May on record.
Hodgins Building Centre celebrates grand reopening
The employees of Hodgins Building Centre in Wingham smile at their grand reopening on June 10. Lots of fun was had by all those who attended the event, as there were activities for all ages to enjoy.
Morris-Turnberry council approves three tenders; all under budget
Three contracts were approved at the Morris-Turnberry council meeting on June 6 – one for a municipal drain, and two for paving projects.
Morris-Turnberry council approves purchase of ATV for drainage superintendent
After nearly three years being a line item in the Morris-Turnberry municipal budget, Drainage Superintendent Kirk Livingston will finally get an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) to use on site visits.
Howick firefighter celebrates 35 years of service
It takes selflessness, sacrifice and a willingness to help to become a successful firefighter. It takes hard work and dedication day-in and day-out. Serving as a firefighter is an incredible feat, but serving humbly for 35 years? Exceptional. That’s why the celebration for Howick firefighter Kevin S
Torch Run returns to Huron County for Special Olympics
It was a sunny morning on June 7 – one of the few this region saw last week – and the smiling faces of those gathered at the Maitland River Community Church parking lot added to the joy of the day, as the Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run returned to Huron County.
Musical Muskrat Festival returns to Wingham
he Musical Muskrat Festival was held in Wingham this past weekend, June 9-11. A variety of events were held from cornhole to a dunk tank, along with lots of good eats and great live entertainment.
Huron County ‘Enriching the Rural Roadside Pilot Project’ approved
The County of Huron has entered into a pilot project to learn about the potential environmental benefits of underutilized spaces to optimize future maintenance and operations on county properties.
Wescast says Wingham foundry will not close, Unifor not taking the company’s claims on faith
Unifor is calling a recent claim by Wescast Industries dubious.
