HOWICK - Council has agreed not to proceed with the construction of a day care facility in the township at this time.
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Walking together: Bridging two worlds to protect one landscape
HURON COUNTY - Members of Neyaashiinigmiing’s Bagida’waad Alliance joined staff and volunteers from Maitland Conservation for a muddy spring walk on Mar. 26, using bird migration, the history of local trees and changing waters as starting points for collaboration, reconciliation and sharing care fo
Five local teams heading to OMHA finals after WOAA victories
LUCKNOW - The West Coast Whitecaps U13A squad claimed the Western Ontario Athletic Association (WOAA) banner over the weekend, downing the Southeast Surge in a home game at the Lucknow arena.
We’re reaching the breaking point, linguistically speaking
I had originally penned a different take on this issue last week when Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau was called to the principal’s off... I mean Prime Minister’s office to have his knuckles rapped for not putting out a french-language video of sympathy for the death of two Air Canada pilots, one of
Council costs down, savings driven by difference in 2024, 2025 warden costs
Huron County Council received the final 2025 remuneration sums for council members and, due to a difference between Past Warden Glen McNeil’s total receivables and current Warden Jamie Heffer’s, Huron County ratepayers paid less in 2025 than 2024 for council members.
GRADS ON ICE
F.E. Madill Secondary School’s soon-to-be graduates took on members of the school’s staff in a fun hockey game last week at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex. Above: a staff member makes a break out of the defensive zone.
Belgrave Playground Committee plans exciting summer kickoff event for 2026
The Belgrave Playground Committee is hosting a three-day Kickoff Summer Event from June 12 to 14 at the Belgrave Community Centre.
David Yates releases new book, Huron at the Crossroads: 1925-2025
As Huron County prepares to mark its bicentennial, local historian and retired teacher David Yates is offering a timely gift to the community.
Morris-Turnberry Council approves two tender projects below budget
Council here accepted two tenders for road work during council’s March 3 regular council meeting; one for hot mix paving and one for maintenance gravel.
WDH Foundation’s Future Care Collective raises $34,200 for ultrasound machine
The Wingham & District Hospital Foundation is celebrating the success of the second event hosted by the Future Care Collective and the group’s first-ever Showdown Reception.
Wingham sees a busy March break
March Break was a busy time in Wingham with plenty to do for youngsters and adults alike. On…
Arrest after home invasion, theft, cross-county getaway attempt
Huron County OPP has arrested one individual following several incidents that spanned Lambton, Huron, and Perth counties on March 18, 2026.
Youth homelessness a growing issue in Perth and Huron Counties
Although there appears to be slight differences to how Huron and Perth Counties are responding to youth experiencing homelessness locally, both are falling short in adequately supporting those in navigating the exit system and preventing those from falling back in, according to recent research.
Morris-Turnberry hears proposed 2026 tax rate increase, discusses dog counter issue, maintaining roads and bridges over lowering tax rate
Among decisions made by council that evening were forgoing a municipal dog counter staff position, setting a pledge to Belgrave for playground equipment, reducing the municipality’s contributions to the fire reserve and setting a number for money for future asset management.
HPPH reviews mileage rates, discusses raising stipend due to cost of fuel increase
STRATFORD - The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health met at its West Gore site in Stratford on March 13 and reviewed mileage rates paid out.
