Economic Development Officer Demetri Makrakos reported to North Huron council on Aug. 8 about his department’s action plan for the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) application currently offered through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The federal government announced the HAF in thei
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Pop is out of my diet – too much sugar
With all the heat that we have had, I have been drinking a lot of liquids.
Housing crisis sure to have an impact on education
‘Tis the time of year when university and college students are preparing for the fall migration south.
Wingham Cemetery fence painting project complete
The Wingham Business Improvement Association (BIA) recently completed refreshing the green fence that borders the Wingham Cemetery, a project undertaken by several local volunteers.
North Huron to update noise bylaw
A recent concern from a Bristol Terrace resident in Wingham has North Huron council revisiting its noise bylaw, which currently appears to restrict noise that is primarily behaviour-based but does not address permanent noise-producing equipment like generators or includes an acceptable decibel (dB)
Motion to eliminate annual town hall public meeting defeated
A report prepared by North Huron Clerk Carson Lamb and Director of Finance Chris Townes was submitted for council’s approval at the Aug. 8 regular council meeting.
South Bruce aware of ‘glitch’ in community DGR survey
The Municipality of South Bruce says it is aware of a glitch in an online survey, which closed last week, that allowed respondents to submit multiple responses regarding the proposed deep geological repository (DGR) project.
‘Corn’stars
The Bluevale Community Committee held its annual co-ed baseball tournament on Aug. 12 at the Bluevale Ball Diamond. The event also featured a cornhole tournament. The fundraising event for the 170th Bluevale Homecoming was a home run, as the event saw hundreds come out in support. Pictured: Bonnie
OPP requests space in downtown Wingham
Huron OPP Detachment Commander Jason Younan spoke to North Huron council at length at the Aug. 8 meeting, updating them on recent policing data in Wingham and making a special request for council to consider.
Scoring position
U6 Listowel #1 was in action on Aug. 2 at Eastdale Public School, coming out on top of a high-scoring affair with Howick. Pictured: Listowel’s Archer Arand manoeuvres into scoring position during the second half.
Junior Cyclones open 2023-24 training camp this week
It doesn’t seem long ago that last year’s junior hockey season was just wrapping up, but the Listowel Cyclones are already back on the ice for training camp this week ahead of the 2023-24 GOJHL campaign.
Junior Legionnaires ousted from OBA ‘B’ championships
The 2023 Ontario Baseball Association Junior ‘B’ championships weren’t kind to the Listowel Legionnaires, who sustained a pair of losses for a quick two and out last weekend.
‘Ride for Dad’ hits the road in Howick
The Maitland Valley iteration of the Ride for Dad campaign took place on Aug. 12 at the Howick Community Centre, and despite the weather woes, the ride saw hundreds of motorcycles come out to take part in the fundraising 200km ride that runs to raise awareness in the fight against prostate cancer in
New deputy clerk Cannon appointed to Perth County staff
A new deputy clerk was announced at the most recent county council meeting. On Aug. 3, Perth County council received a report and passed a bylaw which appointed Rachel Cannon to the position.
Site plan agreement paves way for Royal Terrace addition
Town of Minto council has approved a site plan control agreement for a 99-bed addition to long-term care (LTC) facilities at the Royal Terrace in Palmerston.
