WINGHAM - The Township of North Huron announced the hiring of a new Director of Finance/Treasurer during the Aug. 11 regular council meeting.
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Province appoints Burlington CAO as first-ever Chief Conservation Executive; hope to enhance authority
TORONTO – A release from the province claims it is taking action to enhance the effectiveness of…
Watching Canada Post situation like watching a slow train crash
I grew up in a union house – not a pro-union house (probably not an anti-union one either, to the best of my memory) – but a house where both incomes came from unionized jobs. It gave me a unique view of unions and the good (and bad) they do in the world.
Fire bans come about with consultation, communication of all chiefs
PERTH/HURON – Entering into a burn ban is not a step taken lightly, according to fire…
Mildmay calls up, Teeswater down
Fire Rescue South Bruce has responded to three fewer calls to date in 2025 than during the same period in 2024, though there is a wide disparity between calls responded to between the Mildmay and Teeswater fire stations.
South Bruce signs on 15-year dispatch contract
The Municipality of South Bruce, alongside other municipalities, is entering into a 15-year service contract for 911 emergency calls with the St. Catharines’ dispatch centre. “Currently, our dispatch is with Owen Sound and will expire on Dec. 31, 2025,” Fire Chief Krista Tiernan told council during
Human trafficking enforcement results across Ontario announced
ORILLIA - In recognition of World Day Against Trafficking Persons on July 30, the Provincial Human Trafficking Intelligence-Led Joint Forces Strategy (IJFS) is announced significant enforcement results from a series of proactive investigations conducted across Ontario.
All fired up
The Municipality of South Bruce’s summer camp last week focused on young participants being able…
Howick to purchase new weigh scale as part of landfill upgrades
HOWICK - Council here has been in the process of updating the Howick landfill, moving to a front-end receiving area, and a new weigh scale is next on the list for improvements.
Take precautions during hot, humid conditions
HURON/PERTH - With temperatures soaring over the past week, Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) encourages residents to be prepared and to take precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses.
Huron Hospice’s annual butterfly release Aug. 14, deadline to purchase approaching
HURON COUNTY - Huron Hospice invites the community to take part in their 9th annual butterfly release, happening Aug. 24 in the gardens at Bender House. Butterflies must be ordered by Aug. 15, so families are encouraged not to delay their orders.
Ontario government invests over $39m in Huron-Bruce municipalities for housing
The Ontario government has invested $39,448,926 in municipalities across Huron and Bruce Counties to enable residential development.
Huron Chamber of Commerce says skills development funding comes at ‘critical time’ for local employers
HURON COUNTY - The Ontario government launch of the sixth round of the Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream, comes at a critical time for employers here, says the Huron County Chamber of Commerce.
North Huron hosting open house Aug. 25
WINGHAM - North Huron Council is hosting its annual community open house on Aug. 25 at the Wingham Columbus Centre.
Thresher’s association criticizes proposed Blyth daycare location
WINGHAM - During North Huron Council’s regular meeting on Aug. 11, council discussed at length a letter received from the Huron Pioneer Thresher & Hobby Association Inc. regarding the proposed Blyth daycare location.
