An application to change the zoning of a Belmore property has raised concerns for Huron County planners, however the applicants and Morris-Turnberry council disagree.
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Huron County approves shortlist for affordable housing
Huron County councillors voted to move forward with prioritizing locations to build affordable housing with wrap-around supportive services, choosing from four options presented to them at the July 6 regular council meeting.
Community, project infrastructure needs reviewed by South Bruce CLC
On July 7, the South Bruce Community Liaison Committee (CLC) received a presentation on community and project infrastructure needs if the deep geological repository (DGR) comes to the area.
‘Science in the Summer’ hits the road with Nuclear Innovation Institute
Whether it’s programming a friendly robot, constructing a massive marble run, or laser cutting a custom-drawn wooden butterfly, the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) Explore’s “Science in the Summer” is back for its second summer of fun.
‘Asking isn’t working’
“Asking isn’t working,” said Donna Lacey, Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s (SVCA) manager of forestry and lands.
OFA Viewpoint: Enjoy Ontario’s vibrant summer scenery – from a distance
Ontario boasts a picturesque landscape with a wide range of elements from rolling hills and waterfronts to diverse croplands, endless horizons, and everything in between. Especially in the summer season, it is easier for us to get out and enjoy everything the outdoors has to offer. There are plenty
South Bruce 4-H Dairy Club hosts third meeting
On June 25, the South Bruce Dairy Club held its third meeting. This year the Ripley 4-H Dairy Club and the Mildmay 4-H Dairy Club have joined together to form the South Bruce 4-H Club. The club started the meeting at Doral Farms near Teeswater.
Province expanding fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose eligibility
Ontario’s top doctor Kieran Moore appeared on July 13 for his first scheduled public COVID-19 briefing since April to announce expanded fourth dose COVID-19 vaccine eligibility.
Listowel 13U hosts Howick at Jackson Park
The 13U Howick Hawks Green traveled to Listowel for a matchup against the WOBA1 squad at Jackson Park on July 6, coming away with a 12-8 victory.
Howick Township sees increase in tenders for gravel, winter sand
Council accepted a bid from Joe Kerr Ltd. for $381,624.25 for 28,000 tonnes of maintenance gravel at its June 21 council meeting.
Howick Township clerk to retire at year’s end
In a previous council meeting, Howick Clerk Carol Watson expressed her interest in retirement by the end of the year.
Grain Farmers of Ontario taking applications for Legacy Scholarship
The Grain Farmers of Ontario are accepting application for the Legacy Fund Scholarship, encouraging “the pursuit of higher education in any area of study that will benefit agriculture or agri-food and support(ing) the development of future leaders in these areas.”
Hospital closures may continue this summer
After emergency room closures on Canada Day had residents surprised, and closures last weekend had residents worried, CEO of the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) Karl Ellis says that hospital closures may continue this summer.
Police investigating theft of pigs from Huron East barn
Huron County OPP is asking the public for any information related to a recent theft of pigs from a barn in Huron East.
Listowel, Wingham emergency departments to close for portion of weekend due to lack of nursing staff
Due to nursing staff shortages at the Listowel and Wingham hospitals, the emergency department at both sites will be closed for a portion of the weekend.
