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Over $1.2M earmarked for creation of Huron childcare spots
Huron County Council approved a $585,000 contribution to the opening of the CEY Child Care Huron site in South Huron, which will be called the CEY Garrison Centre.
Huron County votes to support natural gas expansion
Huron County Council members supported the expansion of natural gas accessibility across the province, with some saying they hope it means more availability within the county.
The importance of teaching the basics of everything
As I “made my rounds” on Friday morning, which is what I call checking my newsfeeds, I stumbled upon a story in which a father from North Bay was proving himself to be the antithesis of myself: he was arguing that his child should not have failed their drivers test for using features on his Tesla wh
Huron County facing $1.5 million deficit projection
Huron County is in an operational deficit as of the end of June according to Treasurer and Director of Corporate Services Michael Blumhagen.
Howick approves over $15,000 for Wroxeter bridge project
HOWICK - A report was presented to council here by Treasurer Amy Van Meeteren on Sept. 9 which recommended an approval for the payment of $15,255.65 to Theo Vandenberk Inc. for the 2024 Wroxeter bridge project.
Premier’s threat cited in county decision not to pursue automated ticketing
Threats from Ontario Premier Doug Ford to end such programs were cited as a reason why Huron County Council will not pursue investigation into automated speed enforcement through photo radar devices.
Huron-Perth catholic board renames school following canonization of saint
DUBLIN - The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board has renamed its expanded virtual, summer and after-hours school to Saint Carlo Acutis Continuing Education School, following the canonization of the teenage saint on Sept. 7.
MOH reports measles activity dropped off over summer
STRATFORD - The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health has begun its monthly meetings once again after the summer break.
Howick implementing new township banner program
HOWICK - Council here has approved new township banner designs which will be displayed throughout Howick beginning in spring 2026.
