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Torch Run returns to Huron County for Special Olympics
It was a sunny morning on June 7 – one of the few this region saw last week – and the smiling faces of those gathered at the Maitland River Community Church parking lot added to the joy of the day, as the Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run returned to Huron County.
Musical Muskrat Festival returns to Wingham
he Musical Muskrat Festival was held in Wingham this past weekend, June 9-11. A variety of events were held from cornhole to a dunk tank, along with lots of good eats and great live entertainment.
Huron County ‘Enriching the Rural Roadside Pilot Project’ approved
The County of Huron has entered into a pilot project to learn about the potential environmental benefits of underutilized spaces to optimize future maintenance and operations on county properties.
Wescast says Wingham foundry will not close, Unifor not taking the company’s claims on faith
Unifor is calling a recent claim by Wescast Industries dubious.
Bruce County fire chiefs lift county-wide fire ban
Bruce County’s fire chiefs have lifted the county-wide total fire ban that was put I place on June 8.
Police investigating crash between ATV, pick-up truck in North Perth
Police have closed a portion of Line 87 in North Perth to investigate a crash between an ATV and a pick-up truck.
Special air quality statement ended for Grey-Bruce
Environment and Climate Change Canada has ended the special air quality statement for Grey-Bruce.
Total fire ban in effect for Bruce County
Bruce County’s fire chiefs have declared a total fire ban on all open-air burning, including campfires, effectively immediately.
North Perth resident charged with luring youth
Perth County OPP have laid charges in relation to a sexual offence investigation that occurred in the Municipality of North Perth.
PC Connect launches new library bus passes
Perth County residents can borrow a plethora of items from their local library, including PC Connect fare passes, beginning June 12.
Public health shares air quality statement for Huron-Perth
Earlier this week, Environment Canada and the Province of Ontario issued a special air quality statement for many regions in Ontario, including Huron-Perth.
Rothwell CBO motion passes unanimously
Councillor Allan Rothwell’s motion regarding building officials was brought to the North Perth council table again after a nearly three-week long break between meetings.
Community Living celebrates with #ITookABreak23
May was Community Living Month in Ontario, and on May 31, the organization celebrated with #ITookABreak23. Throughout the month of May, Community Living associations across the province celebrated Community Living Month. This month is a time to celebrate the rights, choices and inclusion for people
Monkton comms tower receives support in public consultation
The proposed telecommunications tower for Monkton was discussed at North Perth council’s June 5 meeting, where staff returned to council with the two comments they received during the consultation phase of the project.
