New information, specifically a more cost-effective solution for the Blyth sewage treatment plant, prompted council to revisit their Jan. 13 decision to rent temporary sand filters at the astonishing price of $400,000.
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South Bruce supports resolution objecting to burden of subsidizing aggregate industry
Council here supported a resolution from the Township of Puslinch, located south of Guelph, which expressed a “strong objection” to a new burden placed on municipal taxpayers to subsidize the aggregate industry, the letter states.
Trump pauses tariff threat for 30 days
After a tense weekend and back and forth negotiations Monday, Canadians breathed a sigh of relief when a termporary pause in planned US tariffs on Canadian goods was announced late afternoon on Feb. 3.
Municipality of Morris-Turnberry adopts multi-year accessibility plan
Council here adopted the Annual and Multi-Year Accessibility Plans from the County of Huron – a commitment to further the inclusivity of Morris-Turnberry’s community members.
MVCA sets date, agenda for AGM
Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) finalized plans for their Annual General Meeting (AGM), with board members confirming the date and final agenda.
Million dollar lottery win goes to Blyth resident
After 40 years of playing the lottery, Blyth resident Michel Lacroix has hit the jackpot for a million dollars.
The Huron Bruce Provincial Liberal Association announce Ian Burbidge as their candidate for Huron-Bruce
The Huron Bruce Provincial Liberal Association announced Ian Burbidge as their candidate on Feb. 4 in a media release.
BMO branches in Teeswater, Wingham to amalgamate
Bank of Montreal’s (BMO) Teeswater location on Clinton St. will close, amalgamating with the banks’ Wingham branch at 55 Josephine St. as of July 25, 2025.
Oh, what you can learn from a tube of saliva
About a week before Christmas, I spit into a plastic tube and shipped it off to British Columbia. That sounds weird – I should explain that it was for a 23andMe DNA test.
Is user-pay a fair way to lower taxes?
The big question when government bodies large and small set their annual budgets is how to make a tax increase palatable – or at least unlikely to infuriate taxpayers.
Wingham projects approved for Vance funds
Two projects have been approved by the Waterloo Region Community Foundation (WRCF) to disperse grants from the Leland and Thora Vance Funds.
Wingham Air Cadets braved the frigid cold for their fundraising bottle drive
The Wingham Air Cadets braved the frigid cold on Sat. Jan. 18 to hold their fundraising bottle…
Huron OPP Detachment Commander steps down
Inspector Jason Younan, Huron OPP Detachment Commander, has resigned, accepting another position within the OPP, Constable Craig Soldan with OPP West Region confirmed.
Wingham Ironmen earn split weekend with win against Walkerton
The Wingham Ironmen earned a split in weekend games Friday and Saturday.
Break and Enter charge; multiple intimate partner violence charges in Huron County
Huron County OPP has charged a Huron East resident following a break-in at a Huron East business property on Jan. 16, a police report confirms.
