SEAFORTH - At the Nov. 25 Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) board of trustees meeting, Stratford Trustee Michael Bannerman was again elected as chair of the board with Patricia Smith again assuming the role of vice chair.
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North Huron Council approves less expensive renovation options for Blyth Community Centre, deputy reeve shares equity concerns
On the heels of a debate on fairness between wards inspired by an announcement regarding the Vance Fund, North Huron Council held another discussion at its Nov. 17 meeting about the future of the Blyth Arena and Community Centre (Blyth hall) and the funding to proceed with necessary upgrades.
Huron County seeing rise in online scams, total recent losses reach $1 million
Online cryptocurrency and romance scams are seeing a recent rise in Huron County. A recent press release from Huron County OPP place total losses for these recent incidents at $943,000 CAD.
Multiple charges laid in sexual assault investigation; Huron County OPP to use body-worn cameras
An individual from Huron County is facing charges in connection with a months-long sexual assault investigation.
Fourth Teeswater Christmas Vendor Market held Nov. 22
The fourth annual Teeswater Christmas Vendor Market was held on Sat. Nov. 22 at the…
Wawanosh Campground closed permanently for overnight camping
Maitland Conservation (MC) board members made what they described as “a difficult decision” to shut down the popular Wawanosh Park Conservation Area (WPCA) after a lengthy discussion during their regular meeting on Nov. 19.
Request to transfer ownership of Gorrie Conservation Area denied
Maitland Conservation (MC) board members denied a request from Gorrie residents to transfer ownership of Gorrie Conservation Area.
North Huron to re-engage MSS for bylaw/animal control services
Director of Fire and Public Safety Chad Kregar submitted a report to North Huron Council on Nov. 17, requesting that Municipal Support Services Inc. (MSS) be re-engaged by the township.
Kincardine Yoga Fest donates to Wingham and District Hospital Foundation
The Wingham and District Hospital Foundation recently announce that the 2025 Kincardine Yoga Fest, co-founded by Darrel Perry, owner of Penetangear, and Eric Cunliffe, owner of Shakti Rhythm Yoga, is donating $3,456 to the Oncology Department at the Wingham and District Hospital.
Vance Funds approved for five projects in Wingham; approval sparks questions of equity among North Huron Wards
North Huron Council received notification from the Waterloo Region Community Foundation of the 2025 Vance Fund recipients at the Nov. 17 regular council meeting, an announcement which sparked a debate among councillors.
The Maitland Granite Curling and Recreation Club cuts the ribbon on a new season
The Maitland Granite Curling and Recreation Club held a special event on Nov. 22, officially…
Wingham trail bridge reopens after vandalism
Reports of vandalism on the Wingham Trail railway bridge brought North Huron Public Works and…
Ten-year school enrollment projections show rise in North Perth, fall in Wingham region
SEAFORTH - School enrolment projections, included in the 2025 Long-Term Accommodation Plan, show significant growth in the Municipality of North Perth, while in the nearby Townships of North Huron and Howick, the school board is anticipating the opposite.
Howick endorses construction of day care facility
HOWICK - Township council approved construction of a licensed child care facility in Howick Township on Nov. 18.
Mitchell Graduate shares story at anti-hate conference
LISTOWEL - A graduate’s story of perseverance, positivity, and curiosity was shared as encouragement for local students at the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) Anti-Hate Conference on Nov. 12.
