Local youth Evan Becker has taken first place in the Under-18 category of One Care Home and Community Support Services’ Golden Moments Photo Contest, earning recognition for his photograph titled “Inner Silly.”
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North Huron approves parkland dedication bylaw
Staff at the Township of North Huron introduced an updated Parkland Dedication and Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Bylaw on Nov. 3.
Local postpartum doula offers holistic support for new parents
This hidden landscape of post-delivery life is part of local postpartum doula Alyssa Sampson’s focus.
Budget 2025: What it means for Huron County businesses
The 2025 Federal Budget arrived with a promise to tilt policy toward investment, productivity, and long-run growth.
CIP grant awarded to local business
The Council of the Township of North Huron has approved an $8,000 grant to support the expansion of Pick a Posie Vintage, a local business located at 345 Queen Street, Blyth.
Homegrown Grocer fundraiser supports United Way’s work in North Huron
Homegrown Grocer is teaming up with United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) to raise funds for UWPH’s local work, including the Northern Huron Connection Centre (NHCC).
Perth traffic stop leads to multiple firearms and drug charges
Perth County OPP have arrested two individuals on numerous charges following a traffic stop and seizure of firearms and drugs on St. George St. in Mitchell on Nov. 3.
Wingham and area community gather to remember
community members gathered at the local cenotaph on Nov. 11 to remember the soldiers, sailors and airmen who fought and died for the cause of freedom.
Huron-Bruce municipalities receive increase in OMPF allocations
Municipalities in Huron-Bruce will receive a total of $19,956,500 from the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund in 2026. That’s an increase of $8,503,400 over the 2025 total OMPF allocation of 11,453,100 for riding municipalities.
Morris-Turnberry Council authorizes sale of land to Hodgins Building Centre
Council here approved a motion to authorize the sale of municipality-owned lands to Hodgins Building Centre, a local business with locations in Wingham and Lucknow, at its Nov. 4 regular council meeting, part of the concluding steps to wrap up the sale that’s been in the works since the summer.
North Huron celebrates community spirit with Volunteer Appreciation Night
The Township of North Huron celebrated community spirit on Nov. 5 at the Blyth Memorial Hall, with members of 33 different organizations attending this first-time event that highlighted the “heartbeat” of the community, its volunteers.
United Way announces new living wage for Huron, Perth
United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) and the Ontario Living Wage Network (OLWN) are announcing the region’s new living wage of $24.60 an hour, up from $23.05 last year.
World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters
Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.
Ironmen swap wins with first-place Hanover Barons over weekend
Despite dropping two of three games over the weekend, the Wingham Ironmen were able to hold on to fourth place in the North Pollock Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey League.
Remembrance Day 2025 in Fordwich
FORDWICH - The Township of Howick and the Brussels Legion (Royal Canadian Legion Branch 218) hosted a Remembrance Day ceremony in Fordwich on the afternoon of Nov. 9.
