A report from Director of Fire and Emergency Management Chad Kregar informed council here that the department was successful in its grant application to the provincial Fire Protection Grant Program.
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Boys basketball saw Madill take on LDSS on Feb. 5
The F.E. Madill senior boys basketball team travelled to Listowel on Feb. 5 for two games.
South Bruce delays pool openings, cancels public swim on Sundays
Council here approved delaying the opening of both Mildmay Carrick Swim Pool (MCSP) and Teeswater Culross Swim Pool (TCSP) by two weeks until June 16, 2025, as well as the closure of the pools on Sundays for public swims moving forward.
North Huron appoints interim treasurer
In response to recent staffing changes within the township’s finance department, Annette Fletcher, Huron County’s deputy treasurer, has been appointed North Huron’s interim director of finance/treasurer.
January unemployment rate for Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increases to 5.8%
In January, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region jumped to 5.8 per cent, also the biggest increase (2 percentage points) across Ontario, after sitting at one of the lowest in the province for months.
Howick Council hosts public meeting, outlining third draft of municipal budget
Council here held a public meeting during the recent regular council agenda on Feb. 4, outlining the third draft of Howick’s 2025 municipal budget.
Brussels resident charged with sexual interference of youth; 145 snowmobile-related deaths in past decade, says OPP report
An individual was charged with multiple criminal offences following a traffic complaint involving a snowmobile on Feb. 2.
South Bruce approves 2025 budget in principle
Over the course of two meetings on Feb. 4 and 6, council here approved draft 2025 capital and operating budgets in principle, after lengthy discussion and resulting caveats.
Howick Reeve questions new utility poles being used for internet infrastructure
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.
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,…
