On Oct. 7, council here received an update from Treasurer Sean Brophy signalling financial planning for property owners hooked up to the Belgrave water system.
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OPP summer crime statistics show impaired driving an issue locally
At its Sept. 29 meeting, the Huron County OPP board discussed crime and traffic statistics from the summer.
Province commits to assisting with OPP costs; AMO says efforts fall short
In a letter to OPP-policed municipalities dated Sept. 26, 2025, Ontario’s Ministry of the Solicitor General’s office listed new commitments in wake of this spring’s review of the OPP cost recovery model for municipalities.
Midwest 49ers down Whitecaps
Midwestern Newspapers recaps how the 'A' and 'B' local hockey teams manage over the weekend.
Increases are okay, just keep them small and spread them out
I know that we’re going to get into some “nerdy” stuff, as my parents told me, but bear with…
Motion defeated to replace steel cladding at Howick fire station
HOWICK - Fire Chief Josh Kestner came to council here at its Sept. 9 meeting, recommending they accept three quotes gathered for the Howick Fire Station steel cladding project, and approve the quote from Prior Projects and Renos of Mildmay in the amount of $24,295 – the lowest bid of the three.
Howick municipal drain collapses under county road, causing crop damage to properties on Gorrie Line
HOWICK - Council here is proceeding with a request for major improvement and extension by petition for municipal drain #20, currently causing damage on Gorrie Line.
Howick to be replacing Belmore Community Centre flooring
HOWICK - Council here recently approved $1,895 to be taken from the recreation reserve fund to complete the Belmore Community Centre flooring replacement.
Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance expands diagnostic imaging capabilities
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) has completed a series of major improvements to its Diagnostic Imaging Program, including upgrades to breast screening technology and the addition of a new CT scanner at Wingham & District Hospital earlier this year.
Firearms, illegal dugs seized in Huron East; arrest at F.E. Madill following threats
An investigation conducted by officers from the Huron-Perth OPP, Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs, weapons and offence-related property.
