The township updated its Retail Business Holidays Act Exemption Bylaw to reflect recent provincial changes under Bill 97, which removed Family Day and Victoria Day from the list of holidays requiring retail closure.
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Morris-Turnberry supports call for policing cost reform
Council here supported a May resolution sent from the Municipality of Red Lake in northern Ontario, outlining their denunciation of the provincial government’s downloading of policing costs to the responsibility of municipalities.
Municipality tenders pickup truck from local dealership
Council here accepted a tender for a 2026 Ford F150 Crew Cab 4x4 pickup truck.
Dry Streak a relatable rural story which left me wanting
The strength of the Blyth Festival is its ability to connect with the audience through rural stories. That is the point of theatre, is it not, to evoke emotion, to give perspective, to relate through the characters’ experience?
Galbraith Field memorial gates dismantled following structural damage
The memorial gates at the entrance of Galbraith Field in Lowetown in Wingham were dismantled June 16, a press release from the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry details.
Wingham’s Jo English celebrates 107th birthday
Long-time Wingham Hospital Auxiliary member Jo English celebrated her 107th birthday with well…
Vance Fund contributes over $85,000 for ultrasound
The Wingham and District Hospital Foundation recently announced a contribution of $85,170 from the Leland and Thora Vance Fund, administered through the Kitchener Waterloo Community Foundation.
North Huron sets summer schedule for Wingham, Blyth resurfacing
North Huron Council is moving ahead with a multi-year resurfacing program in Wingham and Blyth, with work set to begin this summer and wrap up by the end of September, councillors heard this week.
HPPH reviews blastomycosis inquest from Office of the Chief Coroner of Ontario
In a staff report, Medical Officer of Health and CEO Dr. Miriam Klassen explained that blastomycosis is an infection caused by the fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis, which most commonly grows in moist soil and in decomposing wood and leaves.
Freiburger files to run for councillor position in Morris-Turnberry
Deputy Mayor Kevin Freiburger of Morris-Turnberry has filed his intent to run as a councillor for the municipality.
Howick Council renews municipal insurance with 3.4% increase
The Council of the Township of Howick approved a renewal of its municipal insurance proposal with Intact Public Entities Inc. with an increase of 3.4 per cent over the previous term.
The magic of theatre (and what dispels it)
Earlier this month I had the opportunity to take in Sisters of ’78 which - in its world debut – opened the Blyth Festival’s 2026 season - was definitely worth seeing.
Kick off fundraiser for the Belgrave’s accessible playground a hit
The Kick off to Summer fundraiser was dedicated to raising money to build an accessible playground at the Belgrave Community Centre. The event was held from June 12 to 14.
Township shares key message on updates to voter information registration
Township staff are sharing an important message with residents about the importance of checking and updating their voter information at www.registertovoteon.ca/ by August 12.
Anishinaabe art installation opens in Blyth ahead of documentary screening
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