Vicki Lass, director of economic development for Huron County, presented a report to county council last week on the department’s plans for its strategic direction, including a partnership with the Culinary Tourism Alliance to be a host destination for one of their Feast on the Farm events in 2023.
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Next Morris-Turnberry council will choose the meeting schedule
With the Oct. 24 municipal election quickly approaching, Morris-Turnberry council decided that they would let the next council weigh in on any changes to the council meeting schedule.
Huron County Business Retention and Expansion Project wins international award
The economic development team from the County of Huron won a prestigious international award for their work on the 2021 Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) project.
Roger Brooks International destination assessment provides recommendations to Huron County
A secret shopper visited five Huron County towns in April, quietly assessing Ontario’s West Coast on things that make them more attractive to visitors.
Local unemployment rate jumps to four per cent in June
The Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region holds the second lowest unemployment rate in Ontario, despite a 0.4 percentage point increase last month.
Friday Fish Fry in Wingham
Pictured at last Friday’s Fish Fry at the Wingham Knights of Columbus Centre is customer Marlene Foxton, with Mary Savourin, Shirley McDougal, and Susan Doig ready to serve up a delicious meal. Follow the Wingham Knights Columbus Centre on Facebook for information on future fish fry meals or other c
Crime Stoppers investigating break and enter, vandalism
Huron Perth Crime Stoppers and police are asking for the public’s assistance in solving the following crimes.
Beach volleyball a blast for locals
The North Huron Recreation Department is hosting a nine-week program to teach local youth how to play beach volleyball. The program is hosted Wednesday nights at Riverside Park, and there are spots still available for youth Grades 3-5. Registration is online at recreation.northhuron.ca.
Camp Day at Tim Hortons in Wingham
Tim Hortons in Wingham participated in the organization’s annual Camp Day fundraiser. The local team raised $6,306.10 and plan to raise more with a pie-in-the-face event on July 21 at 10 a.m. Pictured here is Kyle Wright, general manager of the Wingham Tim Hortons, with his team of hard-working, ded
Bailey reeve addresses offensive flags on Wingham’s main street
Reeve Bernie Bailey spoke to council on Monday regarding a downtown business that has chosen to display flags and other items that use offensive language after receiving several complaints from residents.
Wroxeter driver charged in collision between ag sprayer, passenger vehicle
One person has been charged after a collision yesterday between a vehicle and a large piece of farm equipment.
Huron Feeding Systems donates $25K to BMGCC reno project
Building on the personal donation of their founders Joe and Deb Seili, Huron Feeding Systems has made a $25,000 donation to support the major renovations of the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre (BMGCC).
McPherson brothers take corn hole tournament title
On July 2, the Wingham Sportsmen’s Association hosted what it hopes to be the first of many corn hole tournaments.
Number of homes sold, average sale price in North Huron drop in June
The average selling price of a home in North Huron dropped below $500,000 last month.
Morris-Turnberry receives mostly good news in asset management plan
There seemed to be more positives than negatives in Morris-Turnberry’s Asset Management Plan, which was presented at the July 5 council meeting.
