After successfully securing $38,000 through the Ontario Pothole Prevention and Repair Program, council here has approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Transportation.
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Howick Council approves over $3,000 in 2025 capital project budget overages
Council here has approved a total budget overage for 2025 capital projects in the amount of $3,620.11 to be drawn from the fire reserve.
Murray asks ‘what comes next’ after getting out of the hospital
Yes. I did enjoy the ambience of the hospital and their staff and their meals. The hospital doctors…
Howick passes 2026 budget with 5.34% tax rate increase, plus 2% capital infrastructure levy
HOWICK - The council chambers here were more crammed than usual, as addi- tional chairs had to be brought in for mem- bers of the public in attendance for the township’s third draft budget presentation – which was passed at a tax rate increase of 5.34 per cent plus 2% capital infrastruc- ture levy.
OPP board passes $60,586 budget
The Huron County OPP Detachment Board approved its 2026 budget at its Jan. 26 meeting after requesting an amendment to increase the administration budget to the draft budget at its Dec. 15, 2025 meeting.
Child luring charges in Huron
The Huron County OPP Crime Unit has charged a Zorra Township resident with several criminal offences as part of an ongoing child luring investigation that commenced in December 2025.
Plenty of Family Day fun to be found in North Huron
Family Day weekend in North Huron featured numerous events around the area, including a special…
Avon Maitland District School Board trustees adopt 2026 budget
SEAFORTH - Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted the 2026 budget on Jan. 27.
Local youth honored by teammates
The Wingham U13 Yellow hockey team held a moment of silence to honour Odin Leachman of Wingham, who passed away from cancer on Jan. 25.
Roundabout, ambulance bay divide council
Huron County Treasurer Michael Blumhagen once again advised Huron County Council that the coming fiscal years will be difficult without increasing spending.
‘If you maintain it, they might come’ just doesn’t have the same ring
To paraphrase one of the greatest movies of all time (and probably the greatest baseball movie of…
Ironmen post one win, two losses to finish out 2025-26 season
The Wingham Ironmen, after posting one win and two losses over the weekend, remain in last place in the North Pollock Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey League with no further games scheduled for the season.
South Bruce uses interest from NWMO legacy fund to lower levy
TEESWATER – South Bruce Council will start with a 2.55 per cent increase to the residential tax…
Multiple local teams compete in South Huron memorial tournament
Feb. 9, 2026 – Playoff games U15B – Midwest 49ers (1) at Southeast Surge (4) Feb. 10, 2026 –…
Maitland Conservation AGM set for Feb. 18
Maitland Conservation (MC) is inviting members and community stakeholders to join them for the AGM on Feb. 18 at the lower hall of the Blyth Memorial Community Hall from 2 – 3:30 p.m.
