The Truth and Reconciliation 94 calls to action are a direct result of the Indian Residential School settlement agreement that began in September 2007, intending to bring a fair and lasting resolution to the legacy of the Indian Residential Schools (IRS).
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Wightman makes donation to Teeswater-Culross pool
Wightman Telecom presented the Teeswater-Culross Swimming Pool with a donation of $500 on Aug. 9 to help with their fundraising efforts to purchase new equipment for the pool.
NWMO presents conceptual used fuel packaging plant and talks hot cells to CLC
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) presented a concept to members of the Community Liaison Committee (CLC), showing a model of the Used Fuel Packaging Plant (UFPP) and computer graphics representing the process.
Huron County OPP investigating three overnight thefts in Blyth
Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning residents to take some preventative steps to thwart thieves targeting valuables left behind in vehicles following three overnight thefts in Blyth this week.
Mosquitoes in Huron County test positive for West Nile Virus
Huron Perth Public Health is reminding residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites following confirmation that mosquitoes collected from a trap in Goderich tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV).
Huron County OPP say stunt driving charges are up 75 per cent this year
The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has a straightforward message to the aggressive drivers out there – slow down.
International Plowing Match and Rural Expo cancelled for second year due to COVID-19
For the second year in a row, directors of the Ontario Plowmen’s Association have been forced to make the decision to cancel the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo.
Governments supporting projects to assist farmers
The federal and provincial governments are investing $7.3 million through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership to help support farmers and agri-food businesses.
Huron Perth Public Health to offer Hepatitis A vaccination clinics
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) will hold Hepatitis A vaccination clinics next week.
Ace on the hill
The Listowel Peewee 13U WOBA2 squad met the Howick Hawks Black in 2021 minor baseball action on July 28 at Jackson Park. Pictured: Howick pitcher Kade Kucan deals from the mound early in the contest.
Truck driver sentenced for 2019 collision that killed three
The Brampton truck driver held responsible for a devastating collision at Mayne Corners in June 2019 that claimed the lives of three members of a London family has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison.
Gorrie Mill demolition contract awarded
Maitland Conservation decided to hire C & R Barn Removal and Salvage Company to remove the Gorrie Mill for a significantly lower amount of money than originally anticipated.
Without the new drug called Aduhelm, what should I do?
It looks as if getting the new drug called Aduhelm will be almost impossible to get for several reasons that I do not consider reasonable. But, I won’t go there now – more to come in the future, I hope. This column is about what do I do in the meantime.
Fire prevention greatly impacted by COVID-19 in 2020
The pandemic significantly impacted the North Huron Fire Department’s ability to make sure both fire stations continuously met all new federal and provincial restrictions and requirements, according to the fire department’s annual report.
Fire department responded to 41.5 incidents in Morris-Turnberry during 2020
The Fire Department of North Huron responded to 41.5 incidents in Morris-Turnberry last year.