Masks no longer required in schools, most public settings beginning March 21
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Formosa Country Christmas donates to food bank
Pictured is Kathy Benninger of the Formosa Country Christmas (FCC) committee presenting a cheque for $2,000 to Dianne Waram of the Walkerton and District Food Bank. Thanks to the volunteers, sponsors and a good turnout at the 2021 FCC drive-thru event, a profit was made and the committee has decided
Peter Carter surpasses $100,000 mark for Alzheimer Society
Fundraising is nothing new for Teeswater’s Peter Carter, and he has awards to prove it.
Howick receives grant for walking trails
HOWICK – Walking trails are coming to the tri-villages in Howick Township. In a report to council…
Morris-Turnberry pledges COVID funds for Belmore arena, Bluevale Hall
Council has pledged a total of $15,000 from its COVID Safe Restart Funds for the Belmore Community Centre and Bluevale Hall.
Blyth Festival’s 2022 season returns to the Harvest Stage
The Blyth Festival returns once again to present its 2022 season outdoors on the beautiful new Harvest Stage. Four Canadian productions will run in succession from June to September.
United Way Perth-Huron receives support from North Huron
The Northern Huron Connection Centre, a pilot project aimed to help the area’s less fortunate, received a financial contribution from North Huron council after the United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) sent a delegation to Monday night’s council meeting with a request for $10,000 and receiving a donation of
Fatal house fire under investigation near Fordwich
A fatal house fire that took place on Fordwich Line last night remains under investigation.
HPPH provides update on Omicron wave, local vaccination opportunities
The COVID-19 Omicron wave continues to move through Huron-Perth, along with the rest of Ontario. The number of new infections, percent positivity of tests, hospitalizations, and outbreaks are declining.
Council denies North Huron’s request for rec facilities funds
North Perth council was unanimous in its decision regarding a request from the Township of North Huron for funding to assist with recreation facilities costs.
AMDSB ending short-term remote learning option at March Break 2022
The Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) is ending its short-term remote learning option later this month.
Suspicious person call in Teeswater results in arrest of two North Huron residents
Two North Huron residents are facing multiple charges following an early morning incident in Teeswater earlier this week.
Huron-Kinloss looks at budget increase of three per cent or less
Council began its Feb. 18 budget meeting looking at a budget increase of 2.56 per cent, meaning the “average” residential property would have an increase of $39.99 on the annual municipal portion of the tax bill.
North Huron moves forward on economic development officer position
Despite resistance from some councillors, the township is moving ahead with developing a new position, a narrow vote deciding the outcome.
South Bruce approves 2022 budget
On Feb. 22, council approved a total tax rate, including county and education levies, of four per cent.
