The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) revised its timeline for the site selection for the deep geological repository (DGR), pushing the date for a final decision back by a year, from 2023 to 2024.
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Local ambassadors prepare for prestigious CNE competition
It has been three long years since the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) has been able to conduct its province-wide Ambassador of the Fairs competition. It’s also meant three years of representation for most regional fair ambassadors, whose reigns were extended with the arrival of the pandemic in e
South Western Ontario Sharks Swim League finals held in Milverton
The Perth East Recreation Complex pool in Milverton was a busy spot for the South Western Ontario Sharks Swim League finals on Aug. 5, with several local swim teams taking part in their season-ending event. The Atwood Lions Club and T&T Power Group provided tech sponsorship for the event.
Tri-umph Triathlon in Gorrie a success
The first-ever Tri-umph Triathlon in Gorrie was a success with 54 kids participating in the three-event race.
Howick to purchase custom benches, garbage bins for trails with RED funding
Howick Township secured Rural Economic Development (RED) funding earlier this year, however council was informed at its July 19 meeting they have been approved to substitute the project.
New telecommunications tower proposed in Howick
A federal program has identified Howick as a preferred location for a new 65-metre tall telecommunications tower along Harriston Road, between Gorrie and Wroxeter.
Huron County moving forward with tech upgrades for hybrid council meetings
Council has approved additional funds for technology upgrades to the county council chambers that will allow for hybrid participation in council meetings from council members, delegations, presenters and the public.
Small twister touches down east of Cranbrook, Aug. 1
The severe thunderstorm that rolled through the region last Monday evening developed into something more for rural residents of Huron East.
Huron County announces 2022 SLED Fund recipients
The County of Huron’s annual Supporting Local Economic Development (SLED) program has awarded $87,500 to nine applicants that successfully demonstrated their projects would have a measurable economic impact in one or more of the following areas:
First COVID shot for children under 5 administered in Stratford
Contributed Photo HPPH held its first COVID-19 vaccination clinic for children six months to five years of age on Friday, July 29. Pictured: Alexander Durand, 4, mom Kelly Durand, and HPPH Public Health Nurse Veronica Kolkman at the first HPPH clinic in Stratford.
Wetland development, interference leads to conviction for North Huron resident
A North Huron resident has been found guilty of developing and interfering with a protected wetland.
Wingham Ecological Park to celebrate 30th anniversary with open house on Aug. 20
Although the Wingham Ecological Park is celebrating 30 years since its establishment, the beginning of this revolutionary project began many years before.
North Huron disbands Police Services Board
Council passed a bylaw to disband the North Huron Police Services Board on Aug. 8, effective Dec. 31.
Residents request planning committee for Wingham Homecoming 2024
Planning will begin for the 2024 Wingham Homecoming, but a committee of council will not be provided until after the October election when the newly elected council will decide which committees to support.
Blyth committee requests surplus artifacts from North Huron Museum
A letter addressed to North Huron council from the Blyth Repository of History requested that any surplus artifacts from the North Huron Museum be transferred to their facility.
