Council here will be extending the fire agreements with Morris-Turnberry, Central Huron and Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh under the existing terms for one year, subject to all three municipalities being in agreement.
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2023, 2024 and 2025 in review
I’m sorry that I missed wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Ironmen kick off new year with two games at home rink
The Wingham Ironmen kicked off the new year with two games this past weekend.
Consultant to assist North Huron in CAO recruitment
It was agreed by council that the proposal for CAO recruitment services be awarded to Waterhouse Executive Search in the amount of $22,500 plus HST.
Turnbacks – January 9, 2025
FIFTY YEARS AGO 1975 – Bill Henderson sold his Josephine Street barbering business to Bryan…
Local plow truck driver ranks 10th in province at skills competition
Greg Nicholson, a local public works operator, proved that this municipality has far bigger beasts than horses to wrangle when it comes to rodeos.
Huron East resident loses thousands to grandparent scam
On Dec. 14 Huron County OPP received a report of a fraud that had taken place Dec. 13-14.
Council adopts 2025 Joint Annual Accessibility Plan
Council here adopted a 2025 Joint Annual Accessibility Plan and 2024-2029 Joint Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Update as required by the Accessibility for Ontario’s with Disability’s Act (AODA), 2005.
‘Alzheimer’s is what I have, but not who I am. I’m just Ruthie.’ A personal story during Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
Hello, My Name is Ruthie. It’s an honor to be asked to share my journey with you. Please keep an…
Walkerton Legion, Municipality of Brockton, partner for traditional New Year’s levee
WALKERTON - The annual New Year’s levee at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 in Walkerton got 2025 off to a promising start.
Brockton Child Care manager retires after 38 Years
BROCKTON – The Municipality of Brockton announces that Sharon Bross, child care manager at the Brockton Child Care Centre, will retire effective January 13, 2025. A press release about the retirement reads:
Howick amends consolidated fees and charges bylaw, promotes taking Freon to Walkerton or Huron County hazardous waste
At its last meeting of 2024, on Dec. 17, council was brought an updated report on waste collection and disposal fees and charges.
Court challenge clouds DGR plans
SOUTH BRUCE - A northern Ontario Indigenous community has launched a legal challenge of the Nuclear Waste Management (NWMO) decision to locate its proposed deep geological repository (DGR) at Ignace.
Listowel Agricultural Society hosts farm toy show, raises $4,500 for Make-A-Wish
LISTOWEL - The annual Listowel Farm Toy Show was hosted at the Listowel Agricultural Society’s hall on Jan. 4.
Local businesses band together to surprise 100 individuals with $500 gift ahead of Christmas
MIDWESTERN ONTARIO - What started out as an inquiry into how to donate the meat from a half a beef cattle, grew with community support to be valued at an accumulated $50,000.
