The Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) and its Western Ontario Athletic Association (WOAA) League are introducing a pilot project creating ‘A’ Zones for the 2025-26 season.
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Howick Hockey Day event included a faceoff between Howick Optimists and Howick Fire
HOWICK – The Howick Hockey Day finale on Jan. 18 was a faceoff between the Howick Optimists Club…
Donate in Memory of Kurt David Stamper
On January 19, The Stamper Family suffered an unimaginable loss of their son, Kurt David, aged 3, in a tragic farm accident at their home. A GoFundMe page has been organized, and the funds raised will be going directly to the family for all funeral related expenses.
Morris-Turnberry won’t move forward with memorial gate repair
At their Dec. 17 meeting, council here decided not to repair, replace or move the memorial gates located at the Turnberry Conservation Area for the time being.
South Bruce Council rejects Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority 2025 budget citing concerns with 17.5% levy increase
Coun. Mike Niesen brought council’s attention to the SVCA’s draft budget proposal – approved in principle by SVCA’s board of directors – of an overall municipal levy increase of 17.51 per cent for South Bruce.
Mental health focus of safety campaign, sobering agri-industry statistics cited
Community Safety and Well-being For Huron officially launched its first 2025 campaign Jan. 10, inviting members of the public to hear community representatives speak at Libro Hall in Clinton.
HPPH receives report from MOH, focus in on COVID and flu vaccines
Dr. Miriam Klassen reported in her Medical Officer of Health (MOH) report that there is increasing moderate COVID-19 activity in the latest provincial summary for the surveillance week of Dec. 8 to 14.
Wingham Ironmen win 3-2 over Walkerton Capitals at home
The Wingham Ironmen and Walkerton Capitals went head-to-head on Jan. 10 at the North Huron Wescast Community Centre.
HPPH selects nominees for chair, vice chair and secretary
STRATFORD – Huron Perth Public Health gathered for its first meeting of 2025 on Jan. 10 to hold…
Coldest Night of the Year walk set for Feb. 22 in Wingham
The United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is once again gearing up for its annual Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) fundraiser, and they are inviting everyone to join them for this family-friendly winter event in support of local individuals experiencing hurt, hunger and homelessness.
Howick’s first draft 2025 budget proposes a 9.625% tax rate increase
A staff report explains Howick Township is expecting to bring in revenue of $3,600,792.96, and has proposed expenses of $8,398,269.36.
Bruce Power, partners provide $320,000 to holiday initiatives
Bruce Power and its Supplier Partners have teamed up to donate $320,000 to numerous holiday initiatives across Bruce, Grey and Huron counties that will make the season brighter for local families.
Huron budget talks begin with a 8.39% levy hike on table
County Treasurer Michael Blumhagen presented the first draft of the Huron County 2025 budget to councillors at the Jan. 8 regular meeting, proposing a levy increase of $4,434,779 or 8.39 per cent year over year to a total of $57,261,386
Huron County updates aggregate strategy; council grapples with balancing extraction and community interests
County councillors discussed the county’s updated aggregate strategy, with some raising concerns about balancing the economic needs of the industry with environmental protection and community interests.
Happy New Year from the Bilyeas
As we bring in the new year of 2025, my husband Chris and I wish you, our new community, the…
