Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) has identified six lab-confirmed cases of measles in Huron and Perth, with more cases pending lab results.
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NWMO absence noted as a challenge in strategic plan meeting
South Bruce Council took a look to the future on March 4, considering exactly what would be required to make the municipality a success in a strategic planning activity.
Wingham Community Garden given notice, seeking new location
For thirteen years, the Wingham Community Garden and Orchard has produced fresh vegetables and fruit for the North Huron Community Food Share and the Salvation Army thanks to the generosity of the Maitland River Community Church (land) and Libro Credit Union (water).
The Alice Munro Festival of the Short Story shuts its doors, does not cite reason
On Feb. 27, the committee for the Alice Munro Festival Of the Short Story announced they had “unanimously decided to bring the festival to a close in 2025,” but remains quiet as to why.
Ironmen look to new coach, players for upcoming 2025-26 season
General Manager and Head Coach Chad Haggitt said the team’s season didn’t end exactly how he would have liked, but it marked a year of change.
Shrove Supper at St. Paul’s Trinity Anglican Church
SHROVE SUPPER – St. Paul’s Trinity Anglican Church held its annual Shrove Tuesday pancake…
F.E. Madill hosts Living Library
F.E. Madill’s second Living Library event gathered students from all grade levels to connect students with individuals in their community with whom they would not usually have the chance to interact.
North Huron names CAO
Nelson Santos has been named the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the Township of North Huron following a months-long search started when former CAO Dwayne Evans parted ways with the township last year.
Joy Rutherford joins drinking water source protection committee
A retired hydrogeology geoscientist from Wingham is the newest member of a committee working to protect drinking water sources in the Maitland Valley and Ausable Bayfield areas.
Howick U11 Green remain undefeated
The Howick U11 Green squad pushed its undefeated streak further with road wins against the Mitchell Meteors on March 8, by a score of 2-1, and the Drayton Defenders White team on March 9, 3-1.
Telephone and internet-based voting authorized for 2026 municipal election
At its Feb. 25 meeting, council here authorized the use of telephone and internet-based voting for the upcoming 2026 municipal election.
Local businesses, municipality talk tariff tremors shaking up the nation
The potential impact of threatened US tariffs on Canadian goods will affect businesses on both sides of the border.
Memories – good and bad
My dementia is slowly progressing in my brain. There seems to be continuous announcements with potential solutions to help those diagnosed with one of the many dementias.
Mustangs to play double, triple-headers as playoff schedule released
HOWICK - Teams under the Upper Maitland Mustangs banner continued playoff efforts over the past week and look forward to a number of double and triple-header events for the squads.
OPP lays 151 charges across province in child exploitation investigation
OTTAWA - The OPP’s national, coordinated effort against online exploitation of children, titled Project Steel, has announced an assortment of charges and results in a police report on Mar. 5.
