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Assault in North Huron; school bus driver charged with careless driving
On April 23, members of the Huron County OPP responded to a report of an assault in the Municipality of Huron East. Following investigation, a police report states, the suspect was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code.
The Wingham Trail Committee was out May 1 to begin the planting of 150 native shrubs
The committee worked along the Maitland River at the site of the now removed Howson Dam
‘News is only the first rough draft of history’
I’m going to (fairly shamelessly) borrow from some of my previous bosses this week and talk about…
A budding topic for spring – with a dash of humour
As spring slowly settles in, the plant buds are beginning to flush or open all over the area, and…
May the fourth (or force) be with you
WALKERTON - This group came prepared for whatever they found at the Hike for Saugeen Hospice event in Walkerton – light sabres, costumes, and corny jokes about May 4.
Unpermitted burns, illegal burns an issue for North Perth FD: Pape
Unpermitted controlled burns, and even controlled burns that include items that aren’t allowed to be burned, continue to be a problem for the North Perth Fire Department despite the fact that it can cost residents significant amounts of money.
New measles exposures reported in HPPH region
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is advising the community of new measles exposures.
Community Living helps Winger work, connect with church, community groups
Todd Winger is somewhat new to North Huron, compared to some of the other clients of Community Living Wingham, but because of the organization he is able to work, volunteer and participate in a lot of activities throughout the community.
Brockton, county take new direction on court costs
BRUCE COUNTY - County Coun. Chris Peabody (Brockton) updated the county on the situation regarding Brockton’s request for sharing of court security and prisoner transportation costs.
Roots of Bruce puts agriculture front and centre for local students
The annual Roots of Bruce event, a celebration of agriculture focused on Grade 5 students in the area, was held last month in Walkerton at the community agriculture buildings.
Anonymous $10,000 donation supports Imagination Library in Howick
The Howick Optimist Club recently received a generous $10,000 donation from an anonymous donor to support the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.
Howick appoints Alana Dick as deputy clerk
Council here has officially appointed Alana Dick as the township’s new deputy clerk.
HPPH reminds residents to be prepared for emergencies
Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada runs from May 4 to 10. This year’s provincial theme is, “Plan for every season.”
St. Teresa team goes undefeated
The Senior Girls basketball team from St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School in Walkerton scored a perfect day at the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board pool A tournament late last month.
