The revamped Formosa Recreation Complex is getting closer to finished every day. The opening was celebrated on Oct. 15, with thank-yous passed out to NWMO for their generous donation of over $700,000, and to Britespan for keeping the project on schedule, allowing it to be ready for the Formosa Home
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Fire Marshal: Install carbon monoxide alarms, test regularly
This Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, Ontario’s Office of the Fire Marshal is reminding Ontarians to install carbon monoxide (CO) alarms outside all sleeping areas and test them monthly.
Recent scams cost locals over $500K
The South Bruce OPP is sending out a fraud warning after a significant amount of money has been lost by residents of Southern Bruce County.
Michie requests recount in Morris-Turnberry
A Morris-Turnberry councillor candidate has requested a recount.
Howick council acclaimed
Ahead of the 2022 municipal elections on Monday, the Township of Howick had its council already acclaimed, therefore bypassing the nerves and nailbiting that other municipalities endured for their election.
COVID-19 outbreak at Wingham hospital declared over
The COVID-19 outbreak at Wingham and District Hospital has been declared over by Huron Perth Public Health, as of Oct. 26.
Formosa residents want sewer problems fixed, not patched
After years of what has been described by some as inaction by the Municipality of South Bruce to fix the sewer smell problems in Formosa, three residents are calling on the municipally to stop “putting a band-aid” on the issue and properly fix it.
Wingham Regional Silver Stick Tournament returns next month
Some of the best U11 and U18 boys’ hockey teams will descend on North Huron next month with eyes on earning an invite to the International Silver Stick Tournament.
Ironmen pick up pair of weekend wins
The Wingham Junior Ironmen continue to round into form on the young 2022-23 PJHL season, after claiming a pair of victories last weekend as part of their current five-game road trip.
Mustangs remain undefeated heading into final regular season bout
The F.E. Madill senior girls’ basketball squad continues to roll its way to the Huron-Perth high school postseason, after picking up another pair of wins last week.
Morris-Turnberry council opts to move forward with asset management plan
Council has opted to move forward with work on the municipality’s asset management plan, with or without a grant from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM).
‘Condition Yellow’ declared nine times in Huron County over last couple months
During his October update to the County of Huron, Chief of Emergency Services Jeff Horseman informed the council about an increase in ‘Condition Yellow” declarations during August and September.
Huron County staff to investigate updates to municipal 511 program
Huron East Mayor Bernie MacLellan asked for an update on the municipal 511 program at the recent Huron County council meeting, telling fellow councillors that the subject had come up in his riding during its last council meeting.
Tuckersmith Communications pledges $25,000 to BMGCC project
The Inspiring Our Future campaign has received a donation of $25,000 from TCC Tuckersmith Communications.
Brussels Optimist Club donates $2,000 to local hospitals
The Brussels Optimist Club recently donated $2,000 to the CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon. The donation will be split evenly ($500 each) between the Listowel, Clinton, Seafoth and Wingham hospital foundations. The Brussels club also commends the Howick Optimist Club for doing the same. Pictured, f
