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.
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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.
Huron Perth Public Health announces bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster available
Following the authorization by Health Canada of the new bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster on Sept. 1, the Ontario government announced the booster will be available to adults 18 and over, beginning with the most vulnerable population on Sept. 12.
Local officials offer condolences in wake of death of Queen Elizabeth II
Local officials are offering their condolences to the Royal Family following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday.
Police searching for stolen horse trailer
Huron County OPP are investigating the recent theft of a horse trailer stolen from a stable on Belmore Line.
Five to 11 year olds now eligible for COVID-19 booster
On Aug. 31, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Kieran Moore, announced that children aged five to 11 are now eligible for a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
South Bruce council approves rezoning application
Council approved a rezoning bylaw amendment from Ron Groen to add a temporary, portable dwelling to his farm to house workers shared with a neighbouring farm.
NWMO vice-president updates South Bruce council
Lise Morton, vice-president of site selection for the NWMO’s proposed deep geological repository (DGR), provided an update to South Bruce council, reiterating updates provided to the Community Liaison Committee (CLC) and providing comments on the recent deadline extension for site selection.
South Bruce council takes care of business before lame duck period
South Bruce council officially entered into a “lame duck” period on Aug. 23 to await the upcoming municipal election.
Two contest for Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair Ambassador crown
The Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair Ambassador competition will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Howick Community Centre.
Chippewas of Saugeen elect new chief, council
The Chippewas of Saugeen held their general election on Aug. 26, voting in a new chief and council.
Confidence in Safety report revisited, CLC learns more about local geology
The Community Liaison Committee (CLC) received a more in-depth presentation about the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s (NWMO) Confidence in Safety report released in June 2022.
Co-operators donate to Northern Huron Connection Centre capital campaign
United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is launching a capital campaign to raise funds for the Northern Huron Connection Centre (NHCC) and celebrating the generosity of Co-operators’ Brett W. Lammie & Associates Inc. in supporting UWPH’s efforts on behalf of vulnerable people in northern Huron.
Wingham U11 wins Tri-County Championship
Wingham’s U11 team won the A-Side championships at the 2022 Tri-County year-end ball tournament hosted in Benmiller.
