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Perth-Huron United Way Raffles Taylor Swift Tickets For Housing Fundraiser
Supporting the United Way of Perth-Huron could score you tickets to see Taylor Swift. The United Way announced a raffle, supporting the organization's "United Housing" initiative, the region's first non-profit housing organization dedicated to developing and operating mixed rental units. Raffle tickets to sup...
Sep 11, 2024
Nominations Open For 2024 Huron Chamber Of Commerce Awards
Nominations are now open to recognize businesses that shine in Huron County. The Huron Chamber of Commerce - Goderich, Central and North Huron is now accepting nominations for their 2024 Spirit of Success Awards. Nominations are open to the public for fourteen business categories: Country 104.9 Community Impact Award C...
Sep 10, 2024
Huron-Perth Catholic School Board Approves New Strategic Plan
The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board has approved a new strategic plan. The new strategic plan covers 2024 to 2027, and looks to improve of mathematics, literacy, STEM, career pathways, and student attendance. In a news release, the HPCDSB says they hope to reach the top 20% in the Province on measures of stu...
Sep 09, 2024
Speeding Charges Top Huron OPP Labour Day Weekend Infractions
Results are in for a Huron County OPP blitz during the Labour Day long weekend. Police say speeding was the major infractions seen by officers between August 30th and September 2nd. 149 speeding charges were laid by Huron County police over the long weekend. Twelve seatbelt related charges were issued, along with five ...
Sep 06, 2024
Province Boosts Funding For Huron County Ambulances
The Ontario government is raising ambulance funding to Huron County. In a news release, provincial officials say $7,310,485 will be provided for the county's land ambulance services. That is a nine per cent rise from 2023. According to the release, provincial ambulance offload time has been reduced by more than 50 per ...
Sep 05, 2024
OPP Seeking Surveillance Footage Near Brussels Community Centre
OPP are looking for surveillance footage involving a break-in, in Brussels. In the early hours of August 31st, police responded to a report of a break and enter in progress in the area of the Brussels, Morris Grey Community Centre at 800 Sports Drive in Brussels. Officers learned that an individual broke into a home in...
Sep 04, 2024
$11M Announced For Housing Infrastructure Expansion In Goderich, Bayfield
Provincial funding is coming to a pair of Huron County municipalities, to help in efforts to create more housing. Over $11 million was announced for the Town of Goderich and Municipality of Bluewater through the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund. That money will help municipalities develop, repair, rehabilitate, and ...
Aug 30, 2024
Nominations Open For Huron County Accessibility Awards
If you know a person or business in Huron County promoting accessibility, you have a chance to recognize them. Nominations are now open for the Huron County Accessibility Awards. The awards recognize those who actively work to remove barriers, enhance accessibility, and foster a more inclusive community. Nominees can b...
Sep 03, 2024
HuronTel Donates To Wingham Hospital CT Scanner Fundraiser
A Huron County telecom company is helping to bring medical imaging to Wingham. A $75 thousand donation was announced by HuronTel to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation's "Caring Together" campaign. That campaign is looking to purchase a CT scanner for the Wingham Hospital. The "Caring Together...
Aug 29, 2024
West Nile Virus Detected In Huron County
West Nile virus has been detected in Huron County. Huron Perth Public Health says mosquitoes collected from traps in Stratford and southern Huron County tested positive for West Nile virus. These are the first positive mosquito findings of the season for Huron and Perth counties, and indicate virus-positive mosquitoes ...
Aug 28, 2024
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Goderich Launches Survey About Downtown Parking
Ahead of a massive construction project in Goderich, the Town of is looking for public feedback on parking. Downtown Goderich will be under construction for much of 2025, as revitalization plans see construction crews expand sidewalks and alter the roadway. A survey has been posted on Goderich's website, asking for fee...
Aug 27, 2024
Huron County Social Housing Rent Prices To Increase In 2025
The county's social housing will be seeing a slight increase in rent in January. In a report submitted to Huron County Council this week, the rental amounts currently charged by the Huron County Housing Corporation will be going up in order to reflect market rental values. Bachelor apartments will increase from $664 to...
Aug 26, 2024
Attempted Murder Charged Laid After Dispute In Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh
OPP have laid an attempted murder charge, following an early summer case in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh. Police say they were called to a residence in the municipality on June 25th, where several individuals were in a dispute. According to reports, the victim was attacked with weapons prior to the police arriving. A 21 ...
Aug 22, 2024
Huron County 2023 Budget Records Surplus
Huron County's financial records have been given a pass following an audit into the county's books. During the August 14th sitting of county council, Treasurer and Director of Corporate Services Michael Blumhagen shared that following an audit, the county's finances are looking good. The meeting was also attended virtu...
Aug 23, 2024
WOWC, Counterparts To Call On Provincial Government For Homelessness And Mental Health Resources
The Western Ontario Warden's Caucus is teaming up with its counterparts to ask the province for more focus on dealing with homelessness and mental health in smaller communities. During the 125th meeting of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) this week, representatives from the WOWC, the Eastern Ontario W...
Aug 21, 2024
COVID-19 Outbreak Over At Clinton Hospital
A COVID-19 outbreak at the Clinton Public Hospital is now over. The hospital's inpatient unit has been reopened to admissions and transfers, and family and caregiver presence has also been restored. The outbreak was declared August 9th, closing inpatient admissions, and limited access to visitors of patients already in...
Aug 20, 2024
Huron OPP Lay Six Charges In Child Luring Case
Huron County police have laid six charges in a child luring case. OPP say the investigation began in March, following a report of an individual communicating with a victim under the age of 13 using a social media site. According to reports, police identified the suspect who was subsequently arrested and charged. A 27 y...
Aug 15, 2024
Grand Opening Of G2G Blyth Tunnel To Be Held In September
A special celebration is planned for the newest addition to Huron County's longest trail. The Guelph To Goderich (G2G) Rail Trail Association will be hosting the grand opening of the Blyth Tunnel on September 6th from 4-6 p.m, along Blyth Road, near the North Huron town. Throughout June, construction crews were creatin...
Aug 19, 2024
Goderich Looking To Offset Courthouse OPP Costs
Goderich town council is considering asking the County of Huron for help in paying for OPP security when it comes to dealing with a funding shortfall for court security. In a report delivered to council during Monday's meeting, CAO Janice Hallahan explained that Goderich would be short by $142,182 this year to cover th...
Aug 16, 2024
Goderich Prepares For New Curbside Garbage Pickup
The Town of Goderich is moving towards new curbside collection for garbage and organics. Mayor Trevor Bazinet outlined how collection is going to work during Monday's town council meeting. The new service will include bi-weekly solid waste and weekly organics collection. Bins will be delivered to each address with fewe...
Aug 14, 2024
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COVID-19 Outbreak At Clinton Public Hospital
A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at the Clinton Public Hospital. The Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance says the outbreak was declared in the hospital's inpatient unit, which is now closed to admissions until further notice. Outbreak status refers to two or more confirmed positive COVID-19 cases among patients that c...
Aug 13, 2024
Fees Rising In September For Huron County Transit Service
A transit system that services part of Huron County is raising its fees. The Huron Shores Area Transit (HSAT) says the cost of their monthly pass will rise on September 1st, from from $80 to $100. This is the first of a two-phase price increase, with the second rise happening January 1st, 2025, up to $120. HSAT provide...
Aug 12, 2024
17 Students Take Part In Goderich Healthcare Camp
Seventeen students visited Goderich to take part in a healthcare summer camp. The "Discovery Healthcare Camp" is a partnership between hospitals in Goderich and Exeter, and the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University. In a news release from the Huron Health System, students spent a w...
Aug 08, 2024
Province Announced $3.8M In Funding For Huron County Hospitals
Hospitals in Huron County are getting a surge of provincial funding. Over $3.8 million has been announced to five area hospitals, as part of the Ontario government's 2024 budget. The funding includes: $1,175,500 - Alexandra Marine and General Hospital $377,100 - South Huron Hospital $624,300 - Wingham and District Hosp...
Aug 07, 2024
$10K Donation Made To CT Scanner Purchase For Wingham Hospital
The Wingham Hospital is another step closer to bringing CT imaging to the North Huron town. Montgomery Industrial Services has committed $10 thousand to the "Caring Together" Campaign from the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation, to purchase a CT scanner for the Wingham Hospital. So far, the campaign h...
Aug 06, 2024
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