Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Medical Officer of Health (MOH) and CEO Dr. Miriam Klassen, shared with the HPPH Board of Health on May 8, that hantavirus is still assessed at low risk.
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Howick Council approves backhoe repairs
HOWICK - Council here authorized Manager of Public Works Scott Price to proceed with repairs estimated at approximately $27,784.70, for the township’s 2018 Cat 420 backhoe transmission.
Howick Township designated as community improvement project area
HOWICK - For the purpose of implementing a façade program, Howick Council has designated the entire township as a community improvement project area.
Trustees discuss changes to Ontario school boards ahead of municipal elections
SEAFORTH - Last month, Ontario’s Minister of Education, Paul Calandra announced Bill 101, Putting Student Achievement First Act. The bill was passed on May 6 at Queen’s Park.
Mischief investigation closes Teeswater school
TEESWATER - South Bruce OPP is appealing for witnesses in relation to multiple mischief complaints in the town of Teeswater, which led to Hillcrest Central School being shuttered May 8.
Maitland Conservation hosts floodplain mapping update public meeting in Wingham
WINGHAM – Maitland Conservation (MC) hosted a public meeting on May 7 in the Hot Stove Lounge at…
Howick to pull additional $20,000 from fire reserve for radio upgrades
HOWICK - The fire department here has been experiencing radio communication issues – both internally and externally – for some time, according to Fire Chief Josh Kestner.
‘Steps That Give Back’ memorial walk honours Wingham’s Joey Havers
Local man’s sister urges others to get checked, undiagnosed heart disease strikes her brother at…
School bus driver charged following vehicle collision
HURON EAST - An individual has been charged after a two-vehicle collision involving a school bus, a police report states.
Lucknow Kinsmen to host grand opening for new headquarters May 9
LUCKNOW - The Lucknow and District Kinsmen Club have announced the public grand opening of the Kin Centre, its new 9,700-square foot headquarters will be May 9.
First Wingham Guiding unit hosts cleanup day
The First Wingham Guiding unit held a community cleanup for Earth Day on April 22.
Legal concerns stall push to ease utilities burden at Riverside Apartments
WINGHAM – A bid to ease water and sewer costs at Wingham’s new Riverside Apartments stalled at…
Public health supports alPHa resolution calling for Ontario Works improvements
STRATFORD - The Huron Perth Public Health Board of Health was presented with a report from Director of Community and Family Health Tanya Sangster at its April 10 meeting regarding food insecurity.
Community Cleanup
Wingham volunteers showed up once again on April 22, Earth Day, for the annual Wingham BIA town…
North Huron approves election sign bylaw revisions
WINGHAM – With the next municipal election on the horizon, North Huron candidates will be working…
