At its March 10 meeting, Manager of Public Works Scott Price requested that council award the tender for spring maintenance gravel to Joe Kerr Limited for $313,650, excluding the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST).
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Step In Style- New family shoe store set to open in familiar location
WINGHAM – From two stepping- to stepping in style, a familiar store in downtown Wingham gets a…
New York City Shenanigans
I spent this past weekend in beautiful New York City with my classmates for one last school trip. Everything was going smoothly and according to plan until our journey home.
Opinion: Huron chamber reviews the Succession challenge in Huron County
On Feb. 3, the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade announced nearly $2 million in funding to establish Succession Ontario, described as Ontario’s first business succession planning services hub.
Consultants suggest innovative solutions for North Huron lodging needs
Through A recent feasibility study, consulting firm CBRE has concluded that a traditional 60-room limited-service hotel is not economically viable in the Township of North Huron under current market conditions.
Alzheimer societies celebrate walkers making a difference in local community
Peter Carter and his wife, Jo-Ann, are longtime supporters of the Alzheimer Society Grey Bruce and the Alzheimer Society Huron Perth IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s and society officials say their and their progress is truly inspiring.
Flood warning issued for Huron East
The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MC) has issued a flood warning, as of March 9 for the Boyle Drain region of the Middle Maitland River affecting the municipalities of North Perth and Huron East.
North Huron greenlights arena, roads equipment upgrades
WINGHAM - North Huron council has signed off on nearly $2 million in capital spending that will overhaul the arena’s aging refrigeration system and upgrade key road department equipment, approving new chillers for both the Wingham and Blyth arenas along with a vacuum street sweeper, excavator and a
F.E. Madill hosts Grade 7/8 basketball tournament, girls and boys each finish second
F.E. Madill hosted a basketball tournament last week for Grade 7/8 boys and girls teams. The…
Howick approves bylaw in case of lame duck period
With 2026 being a municipal election year in Ontario, council here received a report at its Feb. 24 meeting from CAO/Clerk Caitlin Gillis regarding the Restricted Acts of Council (Lame Duck) Delegation of Authority bylaw.
Whitfield requests support for stronger homeowner self-defence calls by municipalities
WINGHAM - Coun. Lonnie Whitfield advocated for the stance of a letter to council from the consent agenda at the March 2 council meeting and requested the backing of other councillors to support a growing number of municipalities that are calling for stronger homeowner self-defence protections.
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SIU investigating after arrest in Huron County
he province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate following an arrest in Huron County.
County may axe 13 jobs to reduce levy increase
Huron County Council has decided, with a two-thirds vote, that cutting staff is the best way to keep the budget low for 2026.
The new purpose of municipal government
So I’ve got a question – and it’s a toughie: What is the purpose of our lower- and upper-tier municipal governments? For those of you scratching your heads – lower tier is the municipalities: Your South Bruces, your North Hurons and your Perth Easts (just to name a few) while the upper-tier...
