When Queen Elizabeth II last visited Canada in 2010, Second World War naval veteran Pat Onions was part of the group of about 200 that welcomed Her Majesty to Halifax on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Navy.
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Huron Perth Public Health releases 2021 annual report
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) released its first comprehensive annual report since Huron and Perth health units merged to become HPPH in January 2020.
Howick fire chief resigns
In a letter included in the Sept. 6 council meeting agenda, Shawn Edwards resigned from his position as Howick’s Fire Chief.
Owner of pony attacked by dogs pleads for action from Howick council
A delegation to Howick council on Sept. 6 begged council for action after a pony was recently attacked by three dogs near Gorrie.
New Ukrainian families welcomed at barbecue in Goderich
More than 90 people gathered at Camp Klahanie, just south of Goderich, recently to welcome Ukrainian families who have moved to Huron County.
Staehli wins Canadian 5K Championship
On Sept. 11, Julie-Anne Staehli claimed gold at the 2022 Canadian 5K Championship.
Mural project at Wescast Community Complex moves forward
A mural project funded by Huron County got the nod from North Huron council to move forward in the process, telling the two groups who submitted expressions of interest to collaborate with staff to create a final concept design.
OPP charge over 300 in Huron-Bruce during long weekend
OPP in Huron and Bruce counties laid over 300 charges during the recent Labour Day weekend road safety campaign, which ran from Sept. 2-5.
Empty county council seat filled with representative from Goderich
Warden of Huron County, Glen McNeil, welcomed Goderich resident Michele Hansen to county council during her first appearance as a sitting representative from the town.
United Way sets 2022 fundraising goal of nearly $2.3 million
Coming off a record-breaking 2021 fundraising campaign, the United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) has set its sights even higher in 2022.
IN PHOTOS: 2022 Blyth Thresher and Hobby Assocation Reunion
The Huron Pioneer Thresher and Hobby Association Inc. marked its return to Blyth on Sept. 9-11 for the 61st edition of its popular reunion exhibition.
Ontario law enforcement Torch Run returns to Huron County
After a three-year pause the Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run made its return to Huron County on Sept. 8.
Sawchuk requests refresh of library washroom
North Huron councillors received a gentle reminder from best-selling author and professional speaker Julie Sawchuk that more work needs to be done to become a completely accessible township, along with an offer to help achieve that goal.
Fordwich Parks Board hosts cornhole, Texas horseshoe tourney
The Fordwich Parks Board hosted a cornhole and Texas horseshoe tournament at the Fordwich ball diamond on Saturday, Sept. 10. Both events had a full field of teams.
Abigail Peel crowned Howick-Turnberry Fair Ambassador
For the first time since 2019, the Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair Ambassador will not be Dezirae Whitehead.
