Andrea Robin Skinner, youngest daughter of Canadian literary icon Alice Munro, shared with the world through an essay published in the Toronto Star that her step-father, Munro’s second husband Gerald Fremlin, sexually abused her beginning when she was nine years old – her mother chose to stay
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Multiple intimate partner violence charges laid in Perth County
Perth County OPP has charged three people following recent intimate partner violence investigations around the county.
PetSmart Charities grant helps bring sustainable veterinary services to Far North
Good veterinary care is something most of us in this part of Canada take for granted; not the people in Eabametoong (Fort Hope) First Nation.
Public warning issued for cryptocurrency scam
The OPP Cyber-Enabled Fraud Team is assisting in an investment scam investigation where victims are losing hundreds of thousands of dollars in fake cryptocurrency investments, a police report reads.
North Huron removes public comments from meeting agendas
On June 17, Council members voted on a Notice of Motion by Reeve Paul Heffer asking staff to investigate how other municipalities receive public comments during meetings.
Listowel hosts 4-H Ontario Discovery Day
A 4-H Ontario Discovery Day was held on July 13 at the Listowel Fairgrounds. To access…
Heartbreaking history of the Lions Pool in Mitchell
The idea for a public swimming pool and a local chapter of the Lions Club to create it came from a heartbreaking event.
Plant-based beverages recalled due to Listeria
On July 9, Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued a statement warning Ontarians to not consume recalled plant-based refrigerated beverages.
Listowel Dodger’s Memorial Slo-Pitch Tournament returns with family fun day
The second annual Memorial Men’s Slo-Pitch Tournament will take place July 19 to 21 at the Kinsmen Ball Diamonds. A Family Fun Day is also a part of the event on July 20.
Applications open for Southwestern Ontario Development Fund
Eligible businesses can now apply for funding through the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund.
Corporate Challenge a ‘huge success’
Last month, 87 eager and energetic folks from across Huron County gathered at Bannister Park in Goderich for the second annual Royal LePage Heartland Realty Corporate Challenge.
Private Collectors Garage Tour draws crowds of auto enthusiasts
The Private Collectors Garage Tour on July 13 provided the unique opportunity to see some of the finest private collections around, as the owners opened their garage doors for public viewing – antique cars from the early 20th century lovingly restored, muscle cars that look as dangerously fast as th
Huron Hospice to host butterfly release again this year
HURON COUNTY - The annual butterfly release is back at Huron Hospice for its eighth year.
Wingham Hitmen downed the Goderich Grizzlies 5 to 2
WINGHAM – The Wingham Hitmen downed the Goderich Grizzlies 5 to 2 in a game played July 14 at…
OPP seeking witnesses in homicide
CENTRAL HURON – Huron OPP continue to seek witnesses in a homicide investigation in Central…
