In what is being called a ‘historic investment’ by the Ontario government, the Honourable Lisa Thompson, MPP for Huron-Bruce, and Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, announced that the Listowel-Wingham Family Health Team will receive $822,604 to expand primary care to serve an additional 2,000 re
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North Huron approves 2024 budget, total levy increase 3.8%
The Township of North Huron recently approved its 2024 budget. The decision was made on Feb. 5 and includes a total levy increase of 3.8 per cent.
Royal Homes donates $150K to CT scanner at WDH
Royal Homes Ltd. has joined the growing group of donors supporting the Caring Together campaign to bring a new CT scanner to the Wingham & District Hospital. Royal Homes has generously contributed $150,000 to the campaign.
Huron County meetings to be posted to YouTube
HURON COUNTY – In an ongoing effort to modernize access to Huron County council meetings, Susan…
North Huron approves updated animal control bylaws
A report to North Huron council said that changes are coming to the animal control bylaws meant to recognize the use of DocuPet services by North Huron, satisfy changing legislative requirements, and improve the enforceability of the bylaw.
County council updated on Huron Clean Water Project
Stewardship and Conservation Lands Manager Nathan Schoelier from Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) presented the Huron Clean Water Project (HCWP) annual report to Huron County council during its regular meeting on Feb. 7.
The chair looms large
The first time I stepped into the editor’s office at the top of the stairs at 185 Wallace Ave. N. in Listowel, it seemed very big indeed.
Ironmen honour founder prior to home win
The Ironmen honoured one of the team’s founding fathers prior to puck drop on Friday night, following the passing of George Skinn at the age of 81.
The Me Too movement has been quite an equalizer
The five were literally at the top of their game, as members of Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team.
M-T looking into repairing Turnberry Conservation Area memorial entrance
Citing its importance as a landmark and piece of Turnberry’s history, Morris-Turnberry council has directed staff to collect quotes for the work required to repair the memorial entrance of the Turnberry Conservation Area.
Drop-in volleyball began Feb. 7 at Madill
Drop-in rec volleyball began on Feb. 7 at F.E. Madill S.S., in participation with CC Rec Sports and the Avon Maitland District School Board’s use of facilities.
Barn Dance Historical Society requests space for plaque at Town Hall Heritage Theatre
The board of directors from the Barn Dance Historical Society sent a letter of request to North Huron council, which was presented to councillors at the Feb. 5 regular meeting.
80 per cent of people living in Huron feel safe walking after dark; 54 per cent in Perth
According to the United Way Perth-Huron Quality of Life report, living in a safe community is a large component of a resident’s self-perceived well-being.
Ironmen split weekend tests as regular season winds down
WALKERTON – With points at a premium this time of year, the Wingham Ironmen were able to put two…
Battle of Port Arthur was flashpoint for big changes in East Asia
I went the entire month of January without offering my readers a break from the present with a dip…
