ouncil here passed their budget for 2025, during its third reading and public meeting on April 8. The overall total residential tax rate increase is 4.01 per cent, or an increase of $144.55.
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Strong mayors, weak idea
Numerous heads of council in this region are poised to receive “strong mayor” powers under a proposal put forward last week by the provincial government.
Belmore hosts the 55th annual Maple Syrup Festival
The 55th Annual Belmore Maple Syrup Festival was held on April 10 and 12, with the village’s community centre packed for the highly-popular event.
Morris-Turnberry Council awards tender to Walker Construction Limited
Council here awarded a tender for surface treatment on municipal roads to Walker Construction Limited for $502,830.20.
Canadian snowbirds rethinking the annual migration
Their tiny wings are just a-flapping, carrying them from the sunny south, where they traditionally winter, back to Canada – snowbirds, on their annual migration north.
Local municipalities could have ‘strong mayors’ by May 1
Heads of council in North Perth, North Huron, Brockton and South Bruce are among those slated to receive “strong mayor powers’ under a proposal announced by the provincial government on April 9.
Morris-Turnberry returns NWMO program funds after low usage in community
The funds, given by the NWMO to the municipality, were held for the Early Investment in Education and Skills (EIES) program in the amount of $48,500.
Wingham girls close out undefeated basketball season
WINGHAM – The Wingham Grade 7 and 8 girls capped off a perfect season by adding the Huron Perth…
Midwestern Newspapers lands seven top awards at provincial competition
Midwestern Newspapers has been recognized with seven first-place finishes in the Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) 2024 Better Newspapers Competition.
Lucknow Kinsmen hold ground-breaking ceremony for the new centre
The Kinsmen Club of Lucknow held a ground-breaking ceremony for a new multi-use Kin Centre on April 12 at Graceland, the same location as their annual Lucknow’s Music in the Fields and the Dungannon Super Pull & Demo Derby.
All-candidates meeting sees candidates agreeing on numerous issues
While there was plenty of debate during an all-candidates meeting held in Goderich last week, there were a lot of points most the candidates agreed on as well.
Wingham Minor Hockey holds annual banquet
Wingham Minor Hockey Association held its annual minor hockey banquets on April 9 and 10 at the Wingham Legion Branch 180.
New installation of utility poles leave Howick residents, council upset
At its April 8 meeting, council here discussed the installation of new utility poles once again in unfinished business.
Egg Hunt set for April 19
The Wingham Lions’ annual Easter Egg Hunt, supported by the Municipality of North Huron, will see children happily hunting in Cruickshank Park on Saturday, April 19, between 10-10:30 a.m.
Belmore Boundary Boys compete at Ontario Elementary Curling Championships
The Ontario Elementary Curling Championships were held at the Palmerston & District Community Complex April 3 to 6 with the Belmore Boundary Boys among the competitors.
