Huron County Council recognized two paramedics recently through presenting the 2025 Medical Director’s Commendation Award from Base Hospital.
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Howick to purchase new pickup truck for public works department
HOWICK - Finch Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Ltd., of London, has been awarded the tender for Howick’s new patrol truck.
WAHS hosts ‘bring and brag’ session at May meeting
The May meeting of the Wingham and Area Historical Society saw another successful ‘bring and brag’ session with several members showcasing family heirlooms, including an antique butter churn and a 1940’s children’s book.
Belgrave Playground Project Committee to launch summer fundraising
The Belgrave Playground Project Committee is gearing up for the launch of their summer fundraising push with the announcement of “Kickoff to Summer,” a two-day event full of food, fun and community.
Apology issued after horticultural society, Cruickshank family left out of Munro garden decision
The future of Wingham’s Alice Munro Literary Garden is back on the table after an emotional meeting of the Wingham and District Horticultural Society and an apology from North Huron’s chief administrative officer for how the relocation plan was handled.
Sexual assault culture in hockey: TSN Journalist Rick Westhead speaks on world juniors trial, misconduct in Canadian sports
Panelists spoke to a culture of elitism in hockey; players becoming alphas in their communities. When they enter a locker room, they’re told “those are your brothers,” and essentially, there are “no consequences,” as Westhead worded it.
Do they really not make things like they used to?
Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…
Hepatitis B vaccine likely to shift from Grade 7 to first year of life
Four resolutions from the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) were submitted to the Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health for consideration at its last meeting.
Beard explains edicts passed down from government to authorities
Conservation General Manager Phil Beard provided an impromptu update to Morris-Turnberry Council on the ongoing conservation authority merger being pursued by the provincial government.
Knox Presbyterian Church to host Canadian Staff Songsters for upcoming concert
LISTOWEL – Getting to meet people where they are is often when opportunity finds you. The…
Repairs coming to Spencetown Road bridge
HOWICK - Repairs are to be planned for a two-span rigid frame bridge on Spencetown Road in the amount of $849,649.
Reeve provides council update on Buy Ontario Act
HOWICK - Reeve Doug Harding gave council here a verbal update from Huron County Council regarding the provincial government’s new Buy Ontario Act.
Howick approves culvert replacement on Orange Hill Road
HOWICK - Council here will be awarded a contract to Nichols Excavating Inc. for $321,625 (plus unrecoverable HST) for the replacement of structure 29 on Orange Hill Road.
F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved
The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth
A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps.
