Healthcare is a top-of-mind issue for many Ontarians, especially at times when we’re in need of medical care. Lack of services, long wait times or the family doctor shortage often make headlines in all parts of the province, but these challenges can be especially acute in rural Ontario.
Wingham
North Huron Council commends staff for truck purchases amid uncertainty
Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer and Coun. Chris Palmer both praised North Huron staff during the July 7 regular council meeting for securing good deals on two recent vehicle purchases, noting the current challenges in vehicle availability.
Hutton Heights Community Church holds ribbon cutting for a new community walking track
Hutton Heights Community Church held a ribbon cutting for a new community walking track after its…
Boards approve balanced budgets for next school year
The Board of Trustees of AMDSB received and approved the 2025/2026 budget at its June 24 meeting.
Prison escapee possibly in South Bruce
The OPP were notified of an escapee from a Quebec correctional institution on July 6, a police report states.
Belgrave Community Centre hosts talent show
On June 14, the Belgrave Community Centre hosted a talent show for children, and open stage for adults.
MVCA rejects camper’s request to keep self-installed solar panels
The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) denied a request from a seasonal camper at Falls Reserve Conservation Area (FRCA) to keep his self-installed 120-volt solar panels.
Wingham soccer team switches leagues, division to face challenges
Soccer players in Huron, Bruce and Perth Counties have the opportunity to play in an elite, Tier-1 league through the Wingham BU18 squad.
Gorrie Parks Board slow pitch tournament declared municipally significant
HOWICK - Council here pulled a letter out of correspondence at its recent June 24 meeting, declaring the Gorrie Parks Board Adult Co-ed Slow Pitch Tournament scheduled for July 18 to 19 to be of municipal significance.
Council approves purchase of new one-tonne truck for public works
After searching around since before passing the 2025 budget, council here will be purchasing a 2025 Ram 5500 120CA 4x4 diesel truck with a Switch-N-Go cable hoist system, dump body, cipper box and toolbox for the public works department and Howick Landfill.
