Newcomer Day at Camp is an annual celebration that brings newcomers to Canada, local supporters, and community organizations together for a free day of outdoor fun, food, and friendship.
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Annual TRI-umph Triathlon held in Gorrie
GORRIE – The annual TRI-umph Triathlon in Gorrie was held on Aug. 3, bringing dozens of families to the Howick Optimist Pool and splash pad site.
Huron United drop points in TMSL matches
An underwhelming performance saw Huron United Football Club fall by a score of 2-0 in their Tri-City Men's Soccer League against Riverside FC B on July 7.
$100,000 lottery ticket remains unclaimed
Less than a week remains to claim a $100,000 ENCORE prize from the Wednesday, August 6, 2025 LOTTO 6/49 draw. The winning selection was 2, 7, 9, 9, 4, 9, 4, and the winning ticket was sold in Stratford.
Howick approves up to 3,000 to repair Kubota utility mower
HOWICK – Council here has approved up to $3,000 from the recreation reserve to repair a Kubota utility mower after it sustained significant mechanical damage during routine maintenance.
Local report outlines housing crisis impact, ‘sluggish’ government response; suggests building to scale of issue
According to the SRPC, residents feel their leadership, from local government to the federal level, do not have a grasp on what is affecting locals.
Wroxeter sunset boating
Nearly 30 boats set off to catch golden hour on the river in a variety of watercraft.
Last Mayor of Rusty River offers comedic take on council capers
The Last Mayor of Rusty River, currently on stage on the Blyth Festival offers audiences a comedic look behind the scenes of a rural council chambers – a bit of well-timed fun for the voters in the crowd before the serious business of municipal elections set to take place across Ontario this fall.
Tender awarded contract for drain improvements in Howick
HOWICK – Howick council has awarded a contract for improvements to Municipal Drain No. 20, approving a tender priced at $122,249 plus HST for work intended to upgrade the aging drainage system.
Pick a Posie Vintage holds grand re-opening of accessible retail, creative space
Blyth’s vintage clothing store, had its grand re-opening July 30, an event four years in the making.
Here we go again with the value of the Sunshine List
If you read last week’s Listowel Banner you will have seen that North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell, a retired government employee, thinks the public salary disclosure (also known as the Sunshine List) needs to be adjusted for inflation.
Huron County recognizes nearly 50 employees with long-service awards
Awards were presented as part of the June 22 council meeting and spanned the 10-year minimum to 35 years.
OPP: Drug increase, violent crime decrease
Huron County OPP Detachment board met for their monthly meeting July 20, hearing the statistics of crime in top categories in May and June of this year.
Busy spring building for Morris-Turnberry; more dog complaints for bylaw
By-law enforcement for April, May, and June of this year was delivered to Morris-Turnberry Council at their July 21 meeting. Council received this report without discussion, but the report from the municipality’s Chief Building Officer Kirk Livingston outlines a busy three months for the department.
Fire departments focus on training in June
Fire department service in North Huron and Huron East were normal in June, as two reports to Morris-Turnberry Council outline. Fire Chief’s Chad Kregar (North Huron) and Steven Boyer (Huron East) outline 15 calls for service and 11, respectively.
