The Township of North Huron held its final 2025 budget meeting on Mar. 17, which included the mandatory public meeting, a chance for local constituents to comment on the proposed financial plan for their tax dollars. However, every chair in the council chambers gallery remained empty.
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Local youth invited to join Huron County Library forum
The Huron County Library is pleased to announce the launch of the 2025 Huron County Youth Forum, a press release describes as “a series of fun, community-building events designed specifically for young people from across the county.”
HPPH addresses new measles exposure, Board of Health provided update on the contagious virus
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) issued a news release dated March 12, sharing to the community of a new measles exposure.
Jane’s Walk seeks volunteers
Jane’s Walk Huron is looking for passionate local volunteers to lead community walks across Huron County this spring as part of the Jane’s Walk Festival, held worldwide the first weekend in May.
Blades split playoff games over weekend
Playoffs continued in South Bruce over the weekend as the South Bruce Blades minor hockey squads faced tough challenges.
Two rescued from Maitland River during a flash flood
Two Central Huron residents were rescued after being stranded in their tractor in the Maitland River on Mar. 6, a police report states.
Xplore representative speaks to council on utility poles going up in the township
Hoping to continue on the path toward getting answers, council here had Xplore Inc. representative Tracy Chalifoux present information about the Accelerated High Speed Internet Program (also known as AHSIP) coming to Howick – resulting in utility poles going up in the township.
South Bruce turn down Wenjack event
The Municipality of South Bruce will not be participating in or supporting the Walk for Wenjack event, with council members feeling it’s not an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars.
U11 Wingham Girls, U18 Local League undefeated
Playoffs continue for Wingham minor hockey teams this week, including ongoing undefeated streaks for two squads: the U11 Wingham Girls C squad and the U18 Local League Ironmen.
Huron-Perth now ‘area of concern’ for measles cases
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) has identified six lab-confirmed cases of measles in Huron and Perth, with more cases pending lab results.
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…
