HOWICK - Council here at its Jan. 13 meeting discussed its annual accessibility plan for 2026.
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Howick approves annual borrowing, interim tax levy bylaws
Council here had its first meeting of 2026 on Jan. 13. Getting right to business, Treasurer Amy Van Meeteren brought forth two reports: one on the annual borrowing bylaw, and the second on the 2026 interim tax levy bylaw.
County approves $300,000 to North Huron for Blyth child care
Huron County Council has approved $300,000 for the North Huron Child Care expansion in Blyth, bringing the total for the job to $1.2 million with an eye for more next year.
Wingham Ironmen win, lose and cancel games over the weekend
The Wingham Ironmen claimed a win and a loss over the weekend, while the squad’s Friday night game in Walkerton was won by the weather.
U13A Southeast Surge claim silver in Port Huron Silver Stick finals
Midwestern Newspapers follows minor hockey cation for the week of Jan. 5 through Jan. 11.
Increase in construction value in Morris-Turnberry
At its meeting Jan. 13, council here received two reports from Chief Building Official Kirk Livingston outlining the year in construction.
‘Patients first’ says LWHA CEO on request for partial use of hospital parking lot
What began as a routine request for temporary parking lot space has turned into a debate over who should shoulder the inconvenience of Wingham’s water tower project, as the local hospital’s CEO defends keeping spaces for patients while leaving the door open to a smaller, shorter‑term compromise.
Wingham Legion plans fundraising meat draw
The Wingham Legion Branch 180 is hosting its annual Gigantic Meat Draw on Feb. 28. Funds raised from the draw go to the Legion Community Service account to be given back to the community.
OPP remind public of snow removal laws, bylaws and parking
Huron County OPP is advising the public that it is an offence under the Highway Traffic Act to deposit snow or ice onto the roadway.
North Huron Council approves 2026 community group donation requests
Each year, through the budget process, North Huron Council allocates dollars to select community groups, provided the organization submits a request to the town clerk by the deadline, which was Nov. 1, 2025, for this year’s budget.
