Treasurer Kendra Reinhart gave council several options for funding the Teeswater Medical Centre’s request for $300,000 from the municipality.
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January a slow month for home sales in North Huron
January was a slow month for home sales in North Huron.
North Huron approved for Municipal Modernization Program
The Township of North Huron was approved for the third intake of the Municipal Modernization Program, which will continue to help improve the delivery of critical programs and services that people rely on every day while saving taxpayer dollars.
Huron County Immigration Partnership seeking volunteers for newcomer mentoring program
The Huron County Immigration Partnership is implementing a new Huron-Perth project. They are looking for volunteers to participate in a training program designed to help newcomers to Canada and temporary foreign workers as they settle into the region’s rural communities.
United Way shares plans for proposed Northern Huron Connection Centre
The most vulnerable residents of northern Huron County may soon have a place to go that will help them with their most urgent needs, even if it is just to get some rest and have a cup of coffee.
Work on high-speed internet in rural communities underway in Howick Township
Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT), a non-profit, municipally-led broadband expansion project, is well underway. Currently, the project is working in Huron County, installing the fibre optic lines necessary for a better internet connection.
Local author documents Huron County’s many hockey accomplishments
According to David Scott, Huron County has been producing some of hockey’s top athletes and coaches for over a century.
Heffer appointed to North Huron Museum fundraising committee
Wingham Ward councillor Paul Heffer will sit on the fundraising committee for the North Huron Museum Relocation Capital Project as North Huron council’s representative.
Wingham Foodland’s Christmas tree fundraiser a success
Before Christmas last year, Wingham Foodland sold Christmas trees with a promise of donating three dollars from every tree sold to the Wingham and District Hospital. Thanks to all the community support, the local business was able to donate $309 to the hospital to help with improvement to the X-ray
Wingham Columbus Centre request for relief debated by council
Lockdown measures in place due to the ongoing pandemic have set the Wingham Columbus Centre back financially again this year.
Walkerton Hawks lose 3-2 to Goderich in first home game since January
It wasn’t the result Walkerton Hawks fans wanted when the team returned to home ice after a few weeks off for the most recent pandemic arena closure. However, despite the 3-2 loss to Goderich, the game was exciting.
Protest continues
Protests in Ottawa, Toronto and Windsor may be getting most of the attention, but local truckers and their supporters are making their opinions known, too.
Axe ‘N Gear celebrates 15 years of all things music
Axe ‘N Gear Music, the area’s largest music store, just celebrated its 15th anniversary.
Local library patrons get crafty for Valentine’s project
With the province under public health restrictions, staff at Bruce County Public Library’s Walkerton branch decided to bring some Valentine’s spirit to the residents at the Brucelea Haven long-term care home in Walkerton.
Chepstow Lions Club member presented with award
Lion Paul Zister (left) of the Chepstow Lions Club was the recipient of the Lions Foundation of Canada Fellowship Award for his many years of dedicated service in organizing the Chepstow Lions Walk for Guide Dogs each year, which has raised thousands of dollars for Guide Dogs. Lion Paul is more tha
