At Huron Perth Public Health’s latest meeting, Bernie MacLellan informed the board that Huron County Council recently passed a motion to be sent out to all municipalities in Ontario, and MPP Lisa Thompson for support with the shortfall of provincial funding for public health.
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Walkerton’s St. Thomas Anglican Church celebrating 175th anniversary in 2025
St Thomas’ Anglican Church has 175 reasons to celebrate this year. The congregation will be marking 175 years of prayer and service in 2025.
Impaired snowmobile driver arrested, charged in Blyth by Huron OPP
Huron County OPP has charged a North Huron resident with an Impaired Driving offence following a traffic stop on Jan. 11, in Blyth, a police report states.
Bruce County officials advocating for local needs at ROMA Conference
The county is sending a delegation of politicians and staff to advocate for local needs at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference starting on Sunday, Jan. 19.
Grey Bruce Farmers Week expanding, drawing outside interest
After 59 years and counting, Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week remains not only the first agricultural conference of the year, but the one people in the industry go out of their way to attend.
Let’s Go for a Joe
Do you know what I am talking about? Of course you do. Virtually everyone has a cupa “Joe” every day and that includes me. This is a common phrase, known by everyone.
SVCA board holds AGM in restored Formosa administrative centre
With a few signs of damage still visible on the soffit above the front door, Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority welcomed board members and guests to the annual meeting, held at the administrative centre.
SVCA approves 2025 budget
A contentious 2025 budget passed during the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s annual general meeting on Jan. 17, which will usher in a municipal levy increase of 17.51 per cent for South Bruce.
Building permit numbers down slightly in 2024
According to the Manager of Building’s year end report, 12 new residential dwellings, totalling 28 units, were built last year.
South Bruce supports new Xplore tower near Mildmay
A new communication tower, to support the local bandwidth, received the green light from South Bruce Council at its’ Jan. 14 meeting.
Debbie (Foxton) Metcalfe’s Memories of Wingham (Part 1)
This is the 12th installment of a series initiated by the Wingham and Area Historical Society featuring articles on memories from, or about, Wingham seniors.
Launch Pad Skills Training and Technology Centre closes its doors
The Launch Pad in Hanover is ceasing operations.
Howick pauses minimum charge at landfill until further notice
At its first meeting of the 2025 year, council here went over its December Public Works Department Update.
Pet rescue holds Wingham event to raise awareness of feline plight
Adopt-A-Pet Rescue, Lucknow, held a special event at the Pet Value Wingham location on Jan. 18. The event featured several kittens and cats rescued from various places in the area, all looking for new “fur-ever” homes.
Hefty price tag to resolve issue at Blyth sewage plant
Director of Public Works Dax McCallister presented a report to council on Jan. 13, asking for pre-budget approval for the rental of temporary Mobile Disc Filters at the Blyth Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), which will come with a hefty price tag for North Huron.
