Ten years ago, the United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) set its 2011-12 fundraising goal at just over $1 million for the region. It’s amazing the changes a decade can bring about.
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Bakelaar raises concerns over downtown Listowel parking
On Sept. 13, Tim Bakelaar made a presentation to council to raise concerns about the one-way street pilot project currently set up in downtown Listowel.
In photos – 2021 Lucknow Fall Fair
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Howick signs agreement with Wingham Veterinary Clinic
After receiving the resignation from their long-time animal control officer, Howick council was left with how to provide canine control services.
Marvin Grimes joins Howick council
Council previously decided to offer the vacant councillor position to those who ran in the 2018 municipal election.
Members from Maitland Conservation visit Gorrie Dam site
Conservation Areas Coordinator Stewart Lockie provided a live update on the progress of decommissioning the dam at the Gorrie Conservation Area on Sept. 15, with several members of the board attending.
Morris-Turnberry to continue with phragmites program
Council has expressed their support to the public works department to continue their work in battling phragmites in the municipality.
Maitland Conservation receives work plan progress report
Jayne Thompson, communications and GIS-IT coordinator for Maitland Conservation (MC), updated board members on the progress made by staff over the summer in a report at the September regular meeting.
Huron County small businesses get $90,000 boost
Huron County Economic Development obtained a substantial grant from Digital Main Street’s Ontario Grants Program (OGP) to provide specialists called the Digital Service Squad (DSS) to help local small businesses adopt online technology.
Britespan expanding their footprint by 30 per cent
Britespan has recently acquired a neighboring property to its current Wingham operating facilities. According to a release, Britespan’s continued growth and business outlook drove the company to purchase the land that will increase their current footprint by 30 per cent.
Wingham business extending a helping hand
As a child, the Sherpenzeel family faced a variety of health issues.
United Way kicks off a new campaign, northern Huron committee
United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) announced a new fundraising goal of $2,002,061 at two events in Perth and Huron counties.
North Huron awards contract for Howson Dam engineering plans
North Huron council received the results from a request for proposals (RFP) for engineering plans that are required to decommission the Howson Bridge and Dam.
Environmental study to be completed at dangerous intersection in Blyth
Jamie McCarthy, North Huron’s director of public works, provided a report to council on Sept. 20 regarding Huron County council’s plans for an environmental study to be conducted at the intersection of County Roads 4 and 25 in Blyth.
