The New Blue Party, started by Jim and Belinda Karahalios, is looking to shake up establishment. From March 31 to April 2, the new party held its first conference where they had guest speakers and announcements to make – the biggest being their platform: The New Blueprint.
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Huron County lifts state of emergency
HURON COUNTY – Huron County has declared its state of emergency is over. Warden Glen McNeil made…
U11 Mustangs finish second in WOAA ‘C’ Division final
The Upper Maitland Mustang U11 team ended their season as runners-up in the ‘C’ division for WOAA on April 3.
U15 Mustangs place second at WOAA year-end tournament
The Upper Maitland Mustangs hosted the WOAA year-end tournament at the Howick Community Centre on April 1-3. With over 15 teams in attendance representing the U11 and the U15 divisions, the Howick Community Centre was the spot to be this past weekend.
Ironmen bow out of post-season as Barons secure semifinal sweep
The Wingham Ironmen could not secure a win in their Provincial Junior Hockey League’s Pollock Division semifinal series against the Hanover Barons, falling 4-1 in Game 4.
Missing Lucknow man found deceased in Hanover
A nearly three-month search to find a missing Lucknow man has ended tragically.
Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh residents to hold public meeting about eliminated ward system
A group of local citizens in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh haven’t given up hope that the ward system might return to their township.
United Way Perth-Huron sets another record, smashes fundraising goal
United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) marked the end of its 2021 fundraising campaign and announced a record-breaking total of $2,236,904, which is well over the campaign goal of $2.002 million.
South Bruce moves toward hybrid council meeting format
With the easing of many of the public health policies associated with the pandemic, South Bruce council has decided to follow the trend.
Electrical work for new Formosa outdoor arena approved by council
Council approved electrical work to be completed at the Formosa Recreation Complex for the construction of the new outdoor multi-use pad, however, council said the additional costs will need to be added to the Lions Club’s fundraising amount.
Teeswater Medical Centre to be run by not-for-profit corporation
South Bruce council approved a request to allow for the establishment of a not-for-profit corporation to manage the operation of the future Teeswater Medical Clinic.
Del Duca: An Ontario Liberal government will invest in children with autism, their families
Ontario Liberal Party Leader Steven Del Duca says “cuts and delays to the Ontario Autism Program by Doug Ford’s Conservatives have been disastrous for many families across Ontario, who have children stuck on long and growing waitlists.”
February a slow month for home sales in North Huron
February was another slow month for home sales in North Huron.
Listowel author publishes fourth children’s book, third in series
While Jen Courtney’s four published books are all undeniably children’s literature, it still amazes her how much feedback she receives from parents who also took away something valuable from the messages contained within.
Mixed reactions follow papal remorse
Pope Francis told a delegation of Indigenous, Métis, and Inuit people that he was sorry for some bad apples who ran the residential schools, but he fell short of apologizing on behalf of the church for the horrors that happened behind closed doors at these institutions.
