The weather gurus have confirmed that Toronto has been hit with not one but two serious storms this summer – two once-in-a-hundred-year storms within weeks of each other – flooded basements, water rescues on urban streets, roads closed and … insurance claims.
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Community Liaison Committee hears from regulators
The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) and Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) described their roles and processes for safeguarding people and he natural environment during the lifespan for Canada’s deep geological repository (DGR), at the Community Liaison Committee meeting on Aug. 8.
Gorrie individual arrested after some negotiating
A large police presence was seen in the village of Gorrie on Thursday, Aug. 15 responding to a family dispute.
Rain and mud didn’t stop the Teeswater Fair
It was a muddy good time at the Teeswater Fair last weekend. Events pictured include the parade…
Two representatives appointed to OPP Detachment Board
Council here appointed two community representatives to the Huron County OPP Detachment Board.
Steiss to seek grants for Wescast squash courts upgrades
Director of Recreation Kelly Steiss presented a report to North Huron council on Aug. 12, outlining the potential benefits and requesting permission to begin seeking grant money for the revitalization of the squash courts at the Wescast Community Centre.
Huron County paramedic receives commendation award
County councillors applauded as Director of Emergency Services Jeff Horseman and Local Medical Director Dr. Paul Bradford presented Huron County Paramedic David Bisback with the Medical Director’s Commendation Award by the Southwest Ontario Regional Base Hospital Program (SWORBHP).
Turnbacks – Wingham Advance Times, August 22, 2024
fifty to one hundred years in turnbacks for August 22, 2024.
Blyth Festival Art Gallery’s finale show is ‘Anything But Hysterical’
Anything But Hysterical is an art show seldom seen in rural settings.
Arena food booths may reopen soon
Council approved a request from Director of Recreation Services Kelly Steiss to prepare a Request for Proposals (RFP) to reopen the concession booths at the Wescast Community Complex and the Blyth Arena and Community Centre.
Local youth recognized for act of kindness
Jasmine Fischer is only nine years old, but already she is showing signs of great qualities that many adults could and should aspire to.
Howick Township looking for public interest in 170th homecoming
HOWICK - Council here held a delegation at its most recent meeting the evening of Aug. 13 to discuss Howick’s 170th homecoming.
Howick Council receives criticism from local agriculture federation on recent farm severance approval
HCFA recently sent a letter to Howick Council, disagreeing with an already approved severance.
Public Health reminding public to be careful with food
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is reminding people to be careful with food during the summer months.
Kids heading back to school have everything but road safety on their minds
The countdown is on! What seemed like an endless summer ahead only yesterday, has dwindled to mere days before school resumes.
