With the pandemic once again shutting down municipal halls, the Formosa Lions held their monthly meeting by Zoom. Lion President Jim Batte welcomed 15 members. Secretary Lion Hank Soers and Treasurer Lion John Schill tended to their duties.
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Former employee suing NWMO for being ‘too much on the side of the community’
A former employee of the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) has filed a lawsuit against the organization.
Crash between SUV, horse and buggy claims one life in Morris-Turnberry
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a fatal crash between and SUV and horse and buggy.
Inflation anxiety: More Canadians say they’re worse off now financially than any time since 2010
A new study from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute (ARI) finds some Canadians struggling more than ever to endure the financial stresses of the pandemic, while others, secured by their relatively strong position of wealth, have seen their economic well-being maintained, if not improved.
Two Wingham residents charged in Exeter break-in
Huron County OPP have laid charges against four individuals, including two Wingham residents, following a break, enter and theft at an Exeter storage facility earlier this month.
Ontario to ‘cautiously and gradually ease’ public health restrictions starting Jan. 31
Premier Doug Ford was prompt in announcing Thursday morning that COVID-19 public health measures will “cautiously and gradually” ease later this month.
‘Faces of Homelessness’ – Upcoming virtual event to raise awareness, deepen understanding of growing social issue
In communities across Perth-Huron and beyond, the issue of homelessness has become more visible as the pandemic continues to impact the lives of vulnerable people. To help raise awareness and deepen local understanding of this pressing issue, United Way Perth-Huron’s Social Research & Planning Counc
North Perth supports LWHA proposal for MRI machine at Wingham hospital
Council passed a resolution on Jan. 10 to send a letter of support for a proposal by the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance to get MRI diagnostic imaging equipment at the Wingham and District Hospital.
Huron County OPP investigating snowmobile crash
Huron County OPP officers are investigating a snowmobile crash that took place early Saturday morning, southwest of Wroxeter that has resulted in serious injuries.
Huron Perth Public Health shifts online vaccine appointment booking to provincial system
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) has shifted online vaccine appointment booking to the Provincial Vaccine Booking System.
University studies released on possible use of hemp CBD in the fight against COVID-19
Recent headlines announcing a discovery that includes using CBD as a possible way to combat the coronavirus have local expert Ashely Vander Velden, from Naturally Bongins in Wingham, concerned.
Morris-Turnberry council gets first look at 2022 budget
Council got its first look at the 2022 draft budget on Monday morning.
Howick CBO to help part-time in North Huron
The Township of North Huron approved a request from Jamie McCarthy, director of public works, to hire additional building inspectors to assist RSM Building Consultants.
North Huron clerk provides quarterly update to council
North Huron Clerk Carson Lamb provided his quarterly update, covering the fourth quarter of 2021, to North Huron council at the first regular meeting of 2022.
New and improved website for Huron County libraries
Library services in Huron County are easier to access with a new and improved website.