After nearly three years being a line item in the Morris-Turnberry municipal budget, Drainage Superintendent Kirk Livingston will finally get an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) to use on site visits.
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Howick firefighter celebrates 35 years of service
It takes selflessness, sacrifice and a willingness to help to become a successful firefighter. It takes hard work and dedication day-in and day-out. Serving as a firefighter is an incredible feat, but serving humbly for 35 years? Exceptional. That’s why the celebration for Howick firefighter Kevin S
Torch Run returns to Huron County for Special Olympics
It was a sunny morning on June 7 – one of the few this region saw last week – and the smiling faces of those gathered at the Maitland River Community Church parking lot added to the joy of the day, as the Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run returned to Huron County.
Musical Muskrat Festival returns to Wingham
he Musical Muskrat Festival was held in Wingham this past weekend, June 9-11. A variety of events were held from cornhole to a dunk tank, along with lots of good eats and great live entertainment.
Huron County ‘Enriching the Rural Roadside Pilot Project’ approved
The County of Huron has entered into a pilot project to learn about the potential environmental benefits of underutilized spaces to optimize future maintenance and operations on county properties.
Wescast says Wingham foundry will not close, Unifor not taking the company’s claims on faith
Unifor is calling a recent claim by Wescast Industries dubious.
Public health shares air quality statement for Huron-Perth
Earlier this week, Environment Canada and the Province of Ontario issued a special air quality statement for many regions in Ontario, including Huron-Perth.
Howick Hustle hosts second annual food truck fundraising night
The Howick Hustle Minor Soccer Association hosted its second annual food truck fundraising night on June 4 at the Howick Community Centre, with a huge variety of delicious eats, live entertainment and fun activities for the kids.
Madill senior girls fall in Huron-Perth soccer final
The two clubs that were virtually locked in at the top of the Huron-Perth Athletics senior girls’ soccer standings throughout the 2023 spring season were on a collision course for the playoff final last week, and that’s exactly how things transpired.
IN PHOTOS: 2023 Blyth Rutabaga Festival
The annual Blyth Rutabaga Festival featured a Touch-a-Truck event and slo-pitch tournament at the Blyth Community Grounds on Saturday, June 3, as well as a Lions steak dinner later that evening.
Alice Munro Festival well attended through weekend
One underlying aspect once again brought many visitors to Blyth, Wingham and Bayfield on June 2-4 – and that is a deep love of both reading and writing.
Newcomers go ‘shopping’ in Huron County
Over 60 new Ukrainian residents in Huron County, along with their children, went “shopping” on May 27 at an event held in partnership with the Huron Immigration Partnership, the Salvation Army and District 9 Retired Teachers of Ontario.
North Huron council approves small funding requests
North Huron councillors approved two small funding requests at its June 5 meeting; both nominal asks benefiting the youth of Wingham.
Blyth BIA asks council to revisit parking bylaw
The issue of parking in downtown Blyth was once again discussed by North Huron councillors after receiving a request from the Blyth BIA to amend the parking bylaw, extending the existing two-hour time limit to four hours, specifically on Queen Street.
Moreland estate donates over $270K to Wingham and District Hospital Foundation
The Wingham and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) recently announced a generous donation of a bequest in the amount of $273,000 from the estate of Ian and Peggy Moreland.
