OTTAWA - On Thursday, Oct. 9, The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) announced the ongoing strike, in response to proposed changes to Canada Post’s mandate and operations, would end and rotating strikes would take its place.
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North Huron to cap Gypsy Lane RV dumping station, municipal staff directed to seek user-pay options
WINGHAM - Public Works Director Kevin Watson submitted a report to North Huron Council on Oct. 6, seeking direction on the status of the Gypsy Lane RV dumping station and plans for this service moving forward.
Huron County seeking community input for economic development strategic plan
HURON COUNTY - The County of Huron’s Economic Development department is seeking input from residents, business owners, and community stakeholders as it develops a new economic development strategic plan.
RALP initiative funds environmental projects on farmland
WROXETER - Are you a farmer with marginal/low-quality land, erosion-prone areas, or wet/unproductive field sections?
Horticultural Society hosts Thanksgiving event
WINGHAM - The Wingham and District Horticultural Society held a special Thanksgiving event prior to its October regular meeting.
Midwest 49ers down Whitecaps
Midwestern Newspapers recaps how the 'A' and 'B' local hockey teams manage over the weekend.
Increases are okay, just keep them small and spread them out
I know that we’re going to get into some “nerdy” stuff, as my parents told me, but bear with…
‘I Am Huron’ awards recognize newcomers, immigrants in county
WINGHAM - Two business owners in Wingham were recently recognized through the I Am Huron awards, which honours immigrants and newcomers for making a difference in their communities.
Bruce Power, partners donate $145,000 for future addiction treatment centre to Saugeen Ojibway Nation
BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce Power and its supplier partners have donated $145,000 to help in the battle against addiction and suicide in the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) territory.
Invisible Wounds a beacon of hope for rural first responders
WINGHAM - In the face of personal adversity, Deborah MacDonald chose not to retreat into silence. Instead, she turned her battle with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) into a beacon of hope for the courageous first responders in rural Southwestern Ontario.
Motion defeated to replace steel cladding at Howick fire station
HOWICK - Fire Chief Josh Kestner came to council here at its Sept. 9 meeting, recommending they accept three quotes gathered for the Howick Fire Station steel cladding project, and approve the quote from Prior Projects and Renos of Mildmay in the amount of $24,295 – the lowest bid of the three.
Driver air lifted from off-road collision
SOUTH BRUCE - On Oct. 13, 2025, at approximately 8:10 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision at an address along Sideroad 40, Municipality of South Bruce.
Huron OPP offers cyber security tips for fraud protection
HURON COUNTY - The Huron County OPP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are continuing to raise the awareness for Huron County residents of the various scams that they may encounter on the telephone or online.
Packed house supports community meal program despite competition from Jays
WINGHAM - Despite competing with a Toronto Blue Jays playoff game, over 100 community members packed the Wingham United Church last Sunday to support the Wingham Free Lunch program, run by seven local churches. They raised more than $1,000 through a benefit concert by the Chapelaires.
Howick municipal drain collapses under county road, causing crop damage to properties on Gorrie Line
HOWICK - Council here is proceeding with a request for major improvement and extension by petition for municipal drain #20, currently causing damage on Gorrie Line.
