Howick Reeve Doug Harding spoke out at the Huron County council meeting on Feb. 5, raising questions about who was erecting new utility poles in Howick to carry internet cables and who permitted them to do so.
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Formosa Swans add two new members
The Formosa Swans have added two new members to their club during their monthly meeting on Feb. 3.
Ironmen down Hawks 4-2
Earlier this month, the Wingham Ironmen started a difficult four-game road trip, falling 8-5 against the Flyers on Feb. 1, dropping a 7-3 decision to the league-leading Barons on Feb. 2 and, on Feb. 4, falling 3-1 to the third-place Fergus Whalers.
Senior and junior girls volleyball sees F.E. Madill face Listowel on Feb. 6
F. E. Madill senior and junior girls took on their counterparts from Listowel District Secondary…
Huron to host youth-focused job fair
The County of Huron invites students and youth to job fair for a variety of paid positions available at the County of Huron this summer season.
Smoke and mirrors
Don’t be fooled by what you are being shown on mainstream media right now. Along with the smoke,…
No more affectionate ‘Irish Eyes’ duets
Despite the talk about the wonderful history of friendship between Canada and the United States,…
Candidate slate grows as nomination close approaches
With election day two weeks away, local candidates are putting their names to paper to officially register for the upcoming provincial election.
County of Huron congratulates successful Starter Company Plus Program grant recipients
The Huron County Starter Company Plus program, awarded eleven businesses a total of $37,250 in grants this year.
Morris-Turnberry draft budget proposes 9% tax rate increase
Council here had their first draft budget discussion for 2025, hearing from Treasurer Sean Brophy as well as department heads on the year’s outlook in budgeting everything from road repair to landfill maintenance to animal control.
South Bruce’s environmental department focuses on water and sewage improvements
The municipality’s environmental department presented their first draft 2025 Capital Projects to council here on Jan. 21.
Ontario’s new building code takes effect with over 2,000 changes
Ontario’s new 2024 Building Code took effect Jan. 1, 2025, which includes over 2,000 changes aimed at “easing regulations for the construction sector, enhancing building safety and quality, and simplifying housing development,” states a report to South Bruce Council by the building department.
SRPC seeks county funding to advance 2SLGBTQ+ equity, tax filing clinics
Social Research and Planning Council (SRPC) representatives recently presented an update to Huron County Council, requesting assistance for 2025 research and planning initiatives.
WAHS special meeting to honour Black History Month
The Wingham and Area Historical Society (WAHS) will hold a special meeting to honour Black History Month on Feb. 12 at the Alice Munro Library from 2 - 4 p.m.
Multi-unit residential water/sewer rates to remain status quo, for now
A lengthy discussion was held during the North Huron regular council meeting on Feb. 3 after a report from the Director of Finance/Treasurer Chris Townes requested guidance on how to apply the new flat rate water/sewer rates to multi-unit residential buildings.
