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.
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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.
Unemployment rate climbs in region
In February, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased 0.2 percentage points to six per cent after sitting at one of the lowest in the province for months.
Battle of the Badges hockey game on Saturday
The North Huron Fire Department (NHFD) and the Huron Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are gearing up for a charity hockey game on Saturday, March 29 at the Wescast Community Complex.
F.E. Madill co-op student explores career in firefighting
Sara Whitehead’s eyes are pointed skyward as she plans for her future. The F.E. Madill Grade 12 student dreams of learning to fly a helicopter so that one day, she can help fight forest fires up north.
Huron County Chamber of Commerce named to national top 10 list
The Huron County Chamber of Commerce, according to the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada, is one of the fastest-growing chambers across the country.
Impaired driver charged in Morris-Turnberry; OPP warns of ransomware attacks
Huron County OPP has charged a Morris-Turnberry resident with criminal driving offences following an investigation on March 10, a police report indicates.
WAHS explores history of British Home Children in Huron County
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, over 100,000 British children were sent across the Atlantic to Canada in an astonishing migration movement that continued into the 1940s and profoundly impacted many families and communities.
Artificial Intelligence is coming to healthcare
Yesterday, I had an appointment with my oncologist (cancer). The purpose was (I think) to bring me up to date with my progress in fighting melanomas (the trigger for re-emergence of my DM).
The beauty of creativity and art is in the (flawed) details
In my wild and crazy youth, I was a big fan of concert bootlegs. Don’t get me wrong, as someone who works in a creative industry, I know the dangers of these unlicensed releases as it impacts the bottom line of the people captured – but if there isn’t going to be an official release...
Federal election to take place April 28, local candidates launch campaigns
OTTAWA - Governor General Mary Simon at the recommendation of Prime Minister Mark Carney, issued a proclamation to dissolve the 44th Parliament on March 23, 2025. This action triggered a federal election, set to take place on April 28.
Howick awards spring maintenance gravel tender to McKenzie & Henderson Ltd.
At its March 18 meeting, council here was presented with a report by the manager of Public Works regarding spring maintenance gravel tender results.
Maple syrup season is here; many sugarbushes around region hosting visits
The cold, snowy winter that hit Ontario this year can only mean one thing - it’s a good year for maple syrup.
Howick to change voter list management agreement
HOWICK - Council here has authorized the CAO/Clerk to sign and execute the amendment to the Voter List Management Services Agreement the township has with Comprint Systems operating as DataFix.
