LISTOWEL - Last week, the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) issued a news release regarding an increase in measles activity.
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HPPH notifies public of another Listowel measles exposure
HURON-PERTH - Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is advising the community of one new measles exposure.
South Bruce U18, U15 Blades set sights on provincial championships
After an impressive post-season including only one loss in the Western Ontario Athletics Association (WOAA) finals, the South Bruce U18 Blades were named WOAA champions late last month.
South Bruce to invest $8 million from NWMO through ONE Investments firm
After a presentation from representatives of ONE Investment, the only organization permitted by the province to participate in certain investment plans on behalf of municipalities, South Bruce Council approved an investment policy with the group.
Landfill life expectancy at 13.5 years
An annual report on the Teeswater-Culross landfill prompted some questions from South Bruce Council regarding the life expectancy of the site.
Development charges to proceed despite concerns
Despite concerns about how development charges could impact future growth of the municipality, South Bruce Council voted in favour of continuing with the process of creating said charges.
South Bruce Council nixes plan for water tower due to budget
Due to budgetary concerns, the council of the Municipality of South Bruce has decided to abandon a project that would have seen an elevated tower built in Teeswater to provide water storage and higher water pressure in the village’s water system.
Annual men’s slow pitch tournament coming back to Fordwich in May
Council here declared the Men’s Slow Pitch Tournament at the Fordwich Ball Park to be of municipal significance during the March 18 meeting.
Council looking into allowing backyard chickens in Howick
At its last meeting, council here pulled a presentation from its correspondence building a case for updating the bylaw to allow backyard chickens in Howick Township.
As the Crow Flies
One of the most common birds found year-round in our area is the Common Crow, or as it’s more…
Howick responds to Maitland Conservation letter on naturalization of Gorrie Conservation Area
Council here received a letter from the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) regarding 2025 naturalization and grass maintenance at the Gorrie Conservation Area at its March 18 regular council meeting.
Belmore hosts the season’s last free skate session
March 23 marked the last free public skate at the Belmore Community Centre. The arena was filled…
Meet Nelson Santos, North Huron’s new Chief Administrative Officer
Nelson Santos is very happy to be here in North Huron and says he is excited to live, work and play in his new community.
Thompson back at Rural Affairs position
Lisa Thompson was recently sworn in as a Member of the 44th Ontario Provincial Parliament for the riding of Huron-Bruce, and was reappointed by Premier Doug Ford to serve as the Minister of Rural Affairs of Ontario.
Morris-Turnberry allocates extra 2024 funds to reserve for future staffing needs
At its March 18 meeting, council here heard a report summing up the 2024 year in financial terms, with Treasurer Sean Brophy recommending what council should do with its surplus funds.
