Under “Unfinished Business” in its regular agenda on Jan. 14, council here dove deeper into three previously discussed Xplore Inc. telecommunication towers, or utility poles, planned to come to the township.
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Howick pauses minimum charge at landfill until further notice
At its first meeting of the 2025 year, council here went over its December Public Works Department Update.
The Farmhouse Shop – creative decor and more in downtown Mildmay
After a successful summer in her new location in downtown Mildmay, Carrie Fortney says she has high hopes for her business, The Farmhouse Shop.
Huron County asking all provincial municipalities for support in addressing funding to public health
At Huron Perth Public Health’s latest meeting, Bernie MacLellan informed the board that Huron County Council recently passed a motion to be sent out to all municipalities in Ontario, and MPP Lisa Thompson for support with the shortfall of provincial funding for public health.
Impaired snowmobile driver arrested, charged in Blyth by Huron OPP
Huron County OPP has charged a North Huron resident with an Impaired Driving offence following a traffic stop on Jan. 11, in Blyth, a police report states.
Let’s Go for a Joe
Do you know what I am talking about? Of course you do. Virtually everyone has a cupa “Joe” every day and that includes me. This is a common phrase, known by everyone.
SVCA approves 2025 budget
A contentious 2025 budget passed during the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s annual general meeting on Jan. 17, which will usher in a municipal levy increase of 17.51 per cent for South Bruce.
Building permit numbers down slightly in 2024
According to the Manager of Building’s year end report, 12 new residential dwellings, totalling 28 units, were built last year.
South Bruce supports new Xplore tower near Mildmay
A new communication tower, to support the local bandwidth, received the green light from South Bruce Council at its’ Jan. 14 meeting.
Debbie (Foxton) Metcalfe’s Memories of Wingham (Part 1)
This is the 12th installment of a series initiated by the Wingham and Area Historical Society featuring articles on memories from, or about, Wingham seniors.
Howick pauses minimum charge at landfill until further notice
At its first meeting of the 2025 year, council here went over its December Public Works Department Update.
Pet rescue holds Wingham event to raise awareness of feline plight
Adopt-A-Pet Rescue, Lucknow, held a special event at the Pet Value Wingham location on Jan. 18. The event featured several kittens and cats rescued from various places in the area, all looking for new “fur-ever” homes.
Hefty price tag to resolve issue at Blyth sewage plant
Director of Public Works Dax McCallister presented a report to council on Jan. 13, asking for pre-budget approval for the rental of temporary Mobile Disc Filters at the Blyth Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), which will come with a hefty price tag for North Huron.
Farmers urge snowmobilers to use Ontario’s trail system responsibly
Another Ontario winter is in full swing and with that comes a wide range of winter sports that take people outside. A popular activity is snowmobiling – and Ontario is home to one of the largest interconnected snowmobiling trail systems anywhere.
South Bruce asking county to reconsider settlement boundary on behalf of Teeswater property owner
Council here decided to give their support to a Teeswater property owner seeking to proceed with an industrial development.
