Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.
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Maitland Conservation adopts 2026 work plan
Maitland Conservation (MC) board members approved their 2026 work plan and budget despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from the province’s plan to amalgamate conservation authorities (CAs).
Memories of Wingham: John Congram remembers ‘Pleasure Avenue’
Though John Congram has not lived in Wingham for many years, he still vividly recalls his connection with the town so many years ago.
Howick Fire Department to replace utility vehicle
Council here approved up to $45,000 from the fire reserve to go toward a used replacement vehicle and associated setup costs for the Howick Fire Department.
Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance accredited with exemplary standing
Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) has been awarded “Accreditation with Exemplary Standing” by Accreditation Canada, following an on-site survey conducted in November 2025.
Council seeks discussion with hospital officials over use of parking area for standpipe project
After learning that the Wingham and District Hospital board has rejected a request for temporary laydown space in its parking lot, needed for the municipality’s standpipe project, North Huron council has directed staff to pursue a new approach.
Huron County OPP sees violent crime decrease in 2025, increase in drug crime
The Huron County OPP board met Dec. 15, 2025 where a report was included outlining crime statistics in the detachment area from Oct. - Dec. 2025.
Ironmen fall further behind with three straight losses in PJHL action
The Wingham Ironmen dropped three games over the past week, remaining in last place in the North Pollock Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey League and falling further behind the Walkerton Capitals.
Royal Homes succeeding in finding local employees, looking for more
With a number of successful job fairs behind it, and on going recruiting efforts, including another job fair, ahead of it, Royal Homes is succeeding in attracting local employees to help with plans to gear up for repeatable homes according to Sid Kerrigan, president of the company.
Huron County Council looks to solve 20-year-old boundary question
A mystery over 20 years in the making could be resolved in the near future with Huron County Council directing staff to investigate the ownership of the Hays Tract, a seven-acre county forest property located south of Goderich.
Peel-focused changes could impact Huron: Wark
While the Water and Wastewater Public Corporations Act, 2025 (part of Ontario’s Bill 60) is mostly focused on the Region of Peel, it could have impacts locally according to Huron County Chief Administrative Officer Meighan Wark.
Agricultural land vanishing at alarming rate
Gary Eagleson, President of G.R. Eagleson Consulting, was welcomed to Huron County Council on Jan. 7 to discuss the ongoing loss of Class 1, 2 and 3 agricultural land in Ontario and Canada.
County budget talks held in closed session as job cuts considered
Huron County Council is progressing with its budget process, however, the exact direction is unknown as decisions were made during a closed-to-the-public meeting to direct further development. During council’s Jan. 7 meeting, a special budget meeting was held, however, after Treasurer Michael...
Surge push to semi-finals in Aurora’s Bentolila tournament
Midwestern Newspapers follows minor hockey cation for the week of Jan. 5 through Jan. 11.
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