Director of Recreation and Community Services Vicky Luttenberger spoke at length to North Huron councillors regarding the staffing shortage at both the North Huron Wescast Community Complex and the Blyth Community Centre, saying if they didn’t make some changes, the options would be limited for keep
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Council turns down Wingham Minor Hockey request
North Huron council received a letter, signed by the Wingham Minor Hockey Association executive, requesting that they reconsider the ice rates or consider some support for the upcoming season.
South Bruce Fire Rescue sends condolences to all involved in recent fatalities
A monthly update to council reports that South Bruce Fire Rescue responded to a total of 21 calls last month, two of which were fatal accidents resulting in the death of four individuals.
Municipality planning for Mildmay Dam removal next year
During the question and commenting period on the motion for the public works report at the Sept. 14 South Bruce council meeting, Coun. Ben Ireland asked for more information about the Adams Street Bridge in Mildmay.
Huron-Bruce students elect Lobb in student vote
With the federal election now in the rearview mirror, CIVIX has released the results of the federal student vote.
Johnstone thanks ‘small but dedicated’ campaign team
Jan Johnstone, the NDP candidate and her team opted for a Zoom party instead of the usual election night gathering to ensure everyone stays safe and healthy.
Rice: People of Huron-Bruce need better representation
James Rice wasn’t successful in his first foray into politics, but he confidently said that whatever happens, “Huron-Bruce needs better representation in Ottawa; I’m going to fight for that.”
COVID has changed some of the Formosa Lions’ plans
The Formosa Lions Club held their first meeting of the new Lions’ year on Sept. 8. Lion President Jim Batte welcomed and enthusiastic group that were happy to be meeting in person after 18 months of meeting by Zoom. A masked and gloved group of cooks, headed by Marlene Bross Durrer, provided a delic
HPPH: Understanding encouraged as proof of vaccination takes effect
The provincial requirement to provide proof of vaccination to access certain indoor public settings takes effect today (Sept. 22), and Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) thanks the community for continuing to work together to stop the spread of COVID-19 and its variants.
Ben Lobb re-elected in Huron-Bruce
The Ben Lobb campaign and supporters gathered at the Goderich Sunset Golf Club to take in the results of the 2021 federal election, which named Lobb as the Huron-Bruce MP for a fifth straight term.
Canada’s most invasive plant found in the region
SOUTH BRUCE – The most invasive plant in Canada has sunk its’ roots into many locations across…
Howick children’s author releases third book in series
Connie Gibson just released her third children’s book in the Nana Murray series, Here Comes Trouble, on Sunday, July 25 in Clifford.
Knollcrest Lodge outbreak claims lives of four residents
COVID-19 has been attributed to the deaths of four residents of Milverton’s Knollcrest Lodge long-term care home, according to Huron-Perth Public Health (HPPH) Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Miriam Klassen.
Maitland Conservation warns of imminent bluff failure on Lake Huron shores
Maitland Conservation continues to warn residents along the shores of Lake Huron that ongoing erosion along the watershed is causing parts of the bluffs to break away and slide off into the lake.
Language, culture stolen by residential schools now part of reconciliation process
The United Nations (UN) named 2019 as the International Year of Indigenous Languages to highlight the need to preserve, revitalize and promote the use of the world’s estimated 7,000 Indigenous languages - 2,680 of which are considered to be in danger.
