A group of people supporting the “Freedom Convoy”, which has set up in downtown Ottawa, travelled through the region last weekend. On Feb. 5 a group of protestors gathered in Kincardine before rolling out and traveling through Goderich and Clinton before completing their trip in Wingham.
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Huron County BR+E survey identifies areas for improvement in local business sectors
The county-wide effort to survey businesses has been completed. Now the Huron County Economic Development Department is sharing the results which identify areas for improvement before they develop an action plan to support local businesses.
North Huron council approves 2022 municipal budget
The Township of North Huron held its statutory public meeting required to complete their annual budget process on Feb. 7.
Legal marijuana sales begin in Wingham on Feb. 11
After months of renovations, paperwork, and multiple interviews with police detectives, Ashley Vander Velden and Bill George, owners of Naturally Bongins in Wingham, can legally sell marijuana to people over the age of 19.
Developer for Wingham Trailer Park land to revisit design of proposed apartment building
North Huron councillors held a long and sometimes heated debate at its Feb. 7 meeting regarding a request from the developer of a proposed apartment building on the grounds of the former Wingham Trailer Park.
Ironmen back in action
The Wingham Ironmen returned home on Feb. 6 to face off against the Hanover Barons. This was the first weekend back in play for the Provincial Junior Hockey League after a month-long hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions. Last weekend Wingham tied Kincardine 2-2 on the road, and lost 5-2 to Hanover at
Lobb tables bill to exempt farmers from carbon tax
Ben Lobb is spearheading another attempt to remove the federal carbon tax from fuels used for drying grain and heating barns, along with other specific farming activities.
Water Walkers from Saugeen Ojibway Nation speak to South Bruce CLC members
The South Bruce Community Liaison Committee (CLC) invited Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) Water Walkers to present the meaning of Water Walks to advance their awareness about Indigenous knowledge in the community.
South Bruce’s operating budget impacted by a spike in insurance costs
According to a report presented to council, South Bruce’s operating budget will impact the municipal tax levy by 3.7 per cent.
North Huron man crashes stolen vehicle, facing several charges
A North Huron resident is facing several charges following a string of events that took place last month in Wingham.
Province says free COVID rapid tests available at pharmacies, grocery stores beginning Feb. 9
The province says more than 44 million COVID-19 rapid testing kits will be made available to the general public for at-home use.
Howick’s 2021 issued building permits surpass previous year
Howick Township’s Chief Building Official David Kopp said 2021 was a good year, and it is looking like the first half of 2022 will follow suit.
Maitland Conservation prepping for upcoming 2022 annual meeting
Preparations are underway for Maitland Conservations’ (MC) annual general meeting (AGM), which will be held on Feb. 17 via Zoom.
Nearly one-third of all COVID infections in Huron-Perth attributed to 2022 alone
Nearly one-third of all regionally-reported COVID-19 cases since the onset of the pandemic have occurred since Jan. 1 of this year, according to numbers presented by Medical Officer of Health Dr. Miriam Klassen during Huron Perth Public Health’s bi-weekly media briefing on Feb. 2.
Howick, LDSS teams advance to Junk Drawer Races provincial competition
Teams from two local schools have advanced to the Junk Drawer Races provincial competition.
