On Feb. 22, the province announced it would be eliminating licence plate renewal fees and the requirement to have a licence plate sticker for passenger vehicles, light-duty trucks, motorcycles and mopeds effective March 13.
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Two Howick residents charged with shoplifting from Listowel business
Two people have been charged for theft after police they were caught shoplifting at a local business.
Fatal house fire in Teeswater under investigation
A house fire in Teeswater earlier today has claimed the life of one individual.
South Bruce updates tree committee terms of reference
In a three-part report to council, Operations Manager Jamie Morgan told council how the tree committee plans to improve the municipality.
Formosa Lions gearing up for busy spring
Feb. 9 saw President Jim Batte welcome the Formosa Lions, the Formosa Swans and their partners to the Formosa Hall for the Formosa Lions Valentine dinner meeting.
South Bruce to contribute $300K to Teeswater Medical Centre
Treasurer Kendra Reinhart gave council several options for funding the Teeswater Medical Centre’s request for $300,000 from the municipality.
January a slow month for home sales in North Huron
January was a slow month for home sales in North Huron.
North Huron approved for Municipal Modernization Program
The Township of North Huron was approved for the third intake of the Municipal Modernization Program, which will continue to help improve the delivery of critical programs and services that people rely on every day while saving taxpayer dollars.
Huron County Immigration Partnership seeking volunteers for newcomer mentoring program
The Huron County Immigration Partnership is implementing a new Huron-Perth project. They are looking for volunteers to participate in a training program designed to help newcomers to Canada and temporary foreign workers as they settle into the region’s rural communities.
United Way shares plans for proposed Northern Huron Connection Centre
The most vulnerable residents of northern Huron County may soon have a place to go that will help them with their most urgent needs, even if it is just to get some rest and have a cup of coffee.
Work on high-speed internet in rural communities underway in Howick Township
Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT), a non-profit, municipally-led broadband expansion project, is well underway. Currently, the project is working in Huron County, installing the fibre optic lines necessary for a better internet connection.
Local author documents Huron County’s many hockey accomplishments
According to David Scott, Huron County has been producing some of hockey’s top athletes and coaches for over a century.
Heffer appointed to North Huron Museum fundraising committee
Wingham Ward councillor Paul Heffer will sit on the fundraising committee for the North Huron Museum Relocation Capital Project as North Huron council’s representative.
Wingham Foodland’s Christmas tree fundraiser a success
Before Christmas last year, Wingham Foodland sold Christmas trees with a promise of donating three dollars from every tree sold to the Wingham and District Hospital. Thanks to all the community support, the local business was able to donate $309 to the hospital to help with improvement to the X-ray
Wingham Columbus Centre request for relief debated by council
Lockdown measures in place due to the ongoing pandemic have set the Wingham Columbus Centre back financially again this year.
