Huron County OPP say they have recorded an increase, once again, in the number of impaired operation charges for the 2021 calendar year. A total of 102 drivers were charged with impaired operation charges in 2021, compared to 93 drivers in 2020, an increase of 10 per cent.
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Huron County approves remote patient monitoring agreement
Paramedics in the region are getting a new tool that will allow patients with chronic conditions to remain in the comfort of their own homes and still receive medical monitoring.
Four North Huron employees make annual Sunshine List
The annual “Sunshine List,” which discloses those who work in the public sector and earn more than $100,000 annually, was released last week.
Clinton, Kincardine minor baseball camps return in 2022
Huron-Bruce MP Ben Lobb announced last week the eighth annual Clinton Minor Baseball Camp and the fifth annual Kincardine Minor Baseball Camp are back on this summer after a two-year hiatus.
Howick hires new bylaw enforcement officer
Riley Brugess is Howick’s new bylaw enforcement/canine control officer.
Howick council changes their mind on recreational fire permits
Two councillors proposed to reconsider the requirement of annual permits for recreational fires within the Township of Howick at the March 15 council meeting.
Howick passes 2022 budget with 2.6 per cent increase
On March 15, Howick council approved a municipal tax rate increase of 2.6 per cent.
Vehicle enters river – OPP, fire respond
Huron County OPP and the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team continue to investigate a motor vehicle collision that occurred late Friday night near Ethel.
Morris-Turnberry hoping to return to in-person meetings amid confusing announcements
Councillors from Morris-Turnberry agreed to wait until May to return to in-person meetings, choosing caution after receiving a COVID-19 update from CAO Trevor Hallam at the March 15 council meeting.
Morris-Turnberry council passes 2022 budget
The 2022 budget for Morris-Turnberry passed unanimously on March 15. Councillors praised Treasurer Sean Brophy for his efforts to bring down the average household tax increase.
Study: Half of Canadians say their mental health has worsened during COVID
As Canadians hold onto hope that COVID-19 case totals will continue to trend downward, many are looking forward to a less stressful time in their lives.
Walk-in tattoo event held in Wingham
McKee Tattoo in Wingham hosted a St. Patrick’s Day themed walk-in tattoo event. The event saw the shop tattoo 19 people in the afternoon and evening of March 17. Pictured is Angelique Fritz getting a butterfly tattoo from artist Anna Miller. McKee Tattoo is planning to do another walk-in tattoo even
New funding announced for long-term care homes in Huron-Bruce
Long-term care homes in the Huron-Bruce riding will receive a financial boost to increase staffing levels and provide better care for their residents, an announcement from MPP Lisa Thompson revealed on March 16.
Britespan supports Wingham hospital with $8,000 donation
The Wingham and District Hospital Foundation has received a donation of $8,000 from the team at Britespan Building Systems Inc. that will go towards updating the staff locker room.
North Huron Bus Tour Experience moving forward after COVID delays
An economic development project that will see bus tours to showcase agriculture, landmarks, businesses, and attractions of North Huron received an approving nod from councillors who all agree that COVID-19 restrictions have severely impacted businesses in the region.
