At its April 29 meeting, council here pulled a letter from the Township of Rideau Lakes out of correspondence, asking to endorse Resolution No. 78-2025 opposing the expansion of strong mayor powers to additional municipalities.
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Huron, Perth counties launch new mental health crisis support pathways
According to Statistics Canada (2023): Approximately 12 individuals die by suicide each day, translating to around 4,500 lives lost annually.
Milverton spring home show- a success
A good crowd came out to the Milverton Spring Home Show over the weekend. The annual event, now in…
Record setting turn out for Howick firefighter’s breakfast
The annual Howick Firefighters Breakfast was a huge success over the weekend. Held at the Howick…
Listowel-Wingham FHT celebrating the ‘Power of Nurses to Transform Health’
By Nicole Beswitherick & Heather MacEwen LISTOWEL/WINGHAM – Highlighting the impact nurses…
Lobb holds Huron-Bruce for sixth straight term
The 2025 federal election race in the riding of Huron-Bruce has come to an end, with Incumbent Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) candidate Ben Lobb being re-elected as Member of Parliament (MP).
Music of Bridgerton brought to life by visiting quartet, local musicians
Montreal String Quartet Thomas Beard and Friends’ String Quartet performed songs inspired by the soundtrack to the Netflix period drama Bridgerton in a concert called The Queen’s Quartet on April 27 at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Wingham.
Marking the anniversary of Dutch liberation
May 5 marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the German-occupied Netherlands during WWII.…
Board of Health discusses living wage in the Huron Perth region
The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health heard from guest speaker Kristin Crane from United Way Perth-Huron on the topic of living wage in the Huron and Perth region at its April 11 meeting.
Candidates face tough questions from Madill students at meeting
Last week, just a day prior to holding its own mock election, the student body at F.E. Madill School had a chance to get to know the candidates for Huron-Bruce for the federal election.
Christine’s Clothes Closet holds annual fashion show fundraiser
Christine’s Clothes Closet held its biannual fundraiser fashion show on April 22 at the Wingham Columbus Centre, with 180 people attending.
South Bruce Council votes to proceed with report, minor roof repairs
South Bruce Council has directed staff to proceed with investigations into repairs of the roofs of the Teeswater Culross Community Centre (TCCC) and the Mildmay Carrick Recreation Complex (MCRC).
Belmore Homecoming set for June 20-22
In Belmore, “The Hamlet with Heart,” plans for Homecoming 2025 are progressing really well.
Ironmen celebrate the 2024-25 season
The Wingham Ironmen had their year-end banquet on April 12. The team celebrated the 2024-25 year, and several player received awards.
Huron County EMS, OPP, Fire join for second mass casualty training
Huron County EMS, OPP and firefighters joined forces for the second mass casualty training event in a training exercise that began last summer, with several local first responders working together in a simulated multi-vehicle incidentt with multiple people trapped in a school bus; others ejected fro
