One person has been charged for driving impaired after being stopped following a traffic violation on Jan. 27, a police report states.
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Maitland Conservation pushes for joint working group, equal funding
Maitland Conservation (MC) board members are calling on local municipalities, watershed groups and residents to press area MPPs and the environment minister for changes to the province’s proposed consolidation of conservation authorities.
Howick Council planning to draft bylaw to enter agreement with +VG Architects for potential daycare facility
In the works for a couple of months now, council here is beginning to make final decisions on whether or not to proceed with building a daycare centre beside the township’s community centre.
Morris-Turnberry staff directed to keep 2026 tax rate increase under 5%
In its first 2026 draft budget meeting, Morris-Turnberry Council acknowledged the necessity of small increases to most categories of the budget to update equipment and plan for the future health of services, followed by discussion around what may materialize into tough decisions.
Day camp fun
Participants enjoyed a full day of arts and crafts at the PA day event on Jan. 30.
Take it for the team Canada! Turns out we need the snow and cold
Love your maple syrup? Well, no cold, no syrup!
Wingham’s Riley Good to play in 2026 Softball World Cup
Wingham’s Riley Good has been selected for Canada’s men’s national team to compete at the 2026 World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) U23 Men’s Softball World Cup.
Women’s wages in 1850s at Windsor Hotel
Photographs and records relating to working women from over a hundred years ago are somewhat rare and it can be difficult to have a detailed understanding of what their lives were like.
Draft two of Howick budget proposes 8.031% increase
After making some changes followings its first 2026 municipal budget meeting, council here reviewed the second draft budget at its Jan. 27 special meeting, which includes slightly lower tax rates.
North Huron South Site child care centre design approved
Construction on new Blyth facility slated to begin in mid-March.
The Perfect Piece Home Shoppe – consciously curating your home
Finding that perfect piece of home décor is now right at your fingertips and located at 165 Argyle Ave. North in Listowel.
Full ‘Snow Moon’ provides morning magic for 2026 Groundhog Day prediction
The region was treated to a wonderful sight the morning of Feb. 2 when copious amounts of hoarfrost…
Belgrave water user rate remains the same for 2026
The Belgrave Water System annual fee is remaining the same as last year, at $1,322.09 per user.
Province announces local investments; North Huron recipient of three major grants
A recent funding allocation from the Ontario government is a welcome and timely announcement, according to North Huron CAO Nelson Santos.
Howick executing purchase, sale agreement for future fire station
Authorization to execute a purchase and sale agreement for the potential location of a future fire station, was discussed at the Jan. 27 township council meeting, which was held despite a heavy snowfall.
