After a two week delay, the Clinton Raceway is set to welcome harness racing fans. Officials with the raceway say construction to the facility's grandstand prompted the start of Clinton's harness racing season. "Unfortunately the stadium seating will not be accessible at this time, and will be completed for Sunday...

A turtle hatchling release in Huron County is celebrating its tenth year. The tenth annual Turtle Hatchling Release Event has been scheduled for August 28th from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Morrison Dam Conservation Area, east of Exeter. The event includes live reptiles on display; family-friendly activities; and educatio...

A Huron County man is facing charges linked to a theft from a Perth County home. OPP say they were called to a property south of Sebringville, to reports of a break and enter in progress. According to police, a person was attempting to flee after stealing the homeowner's vehicle. A 26 year old from South Huron has been...

With tourism season upon us, Huron County's Economic Development team is gearing up for a busy season. They're using tourism numbers from last year to help them be prepared for this year. Economic Development Officer Rick Sickinger shared tourism data from previous years with county council on Wednesday. Back in 2022, ...

An investigation into an incident in Wingham by the province's Special Investigations Unit has been closed. On February 17th of this year, the Huron OPP detachment received a notification that the South Bruce OPP had closed the southbound lanes of London Road due to whiteout conditions. While checking to ensure that cl...

Huron County Council received a report on the county's efforts to mitigate homelessness. Housing Services Manager Jayme Koskamp shared the details, along with a 10-year review at Wednesday's council meeting. "Our timeline for achievement is impressive," said Koskamp. "From the establishment of our steeri...

Huron County Council received a report on the county's efforts to mitigate homelessness. Housing Services Manager Jayme Koskamp shared the details, along with a 10-year review at Wednesday's council meeting. "Our timeline for achievement is impressive," said Koskamp. "From the establishment of our steeri...

With tourism season upon us, Huron County's Economic Development team is gearing up for a busy season. They're using tourism numbers from last year to help them be prepared for this year. Economic Development Officer Rick Sickinger shared tourism data from previous years with county council on Wednesday. Back in 2022, ...

Needs are increasing for Alzheimer's disease supports in Huron and Perth counties. The Alzheimer Society Huron Perth is hosting their "Walk For Alzheimer's" this weekend in communities across Huron County. Communications and Volunteers Manager with the Alzheimer Society Huron Perth, Erin Dale, says she has se...

The Menesetung Bridge Association provided an update to Huron County council about the rehabilitation work being completed on the bridge. Association treasurer Michael Dawson shared with council that the first phase of planned work will begin this month, but that the association is also looking to raise another $180,00...

Seaforth was the site of the Huron County's latest measles exposure. Huron Perth Public Health says the exposure occurred at the Seaforth Hospital's Emergency Department waiting room on Wednesday, May 14th, between 11:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The news follows a measles exposure May 8th at the Clinton Public Hospital. &quo...

Another Huron County municipal leader is rejecting the province's Strong Mayor powers. The Ontario government this year expanded strong mayor powers to 169 additional municipalities, including the Township of North Huron. The powers give the region's elected leaders the authority to veto or pass bylaws that promote the...

A big donation from the The Wingham & District Hospital Foundation is helping the facility's bottom line. The foundation announced a $2.3 million support for the The Wingham & District Hospital's 2024-2025 fiscal year. "In addition to the CT scanner, donor support has enabled the purchase of: A new ultraso...

The latest measles exposure in Huron County is being reported in Clinton. Huron Perth Public Health says a measles exposure occurred in the Emergency Department of the Clinton Public Hospital on Thursday, May 8th between 4:45 and 7:15 p.m. HPPH also reported a measles exposure Monday, May 5th in the waiting room of the...

The latest food costs are in for families living in Huron and Perth counties. Huron Perth Public Health published their "The Real Cost of Eating: Food Insecurity in Huron and Perth 2024" report, which says the average weekly cost of groceries is $309 per week, or $1,338 per month. That is a 14 per cent jump f...

Recreational use on local trails remains high, according to an update from the county's forest conservation group. During Wednesday's Huron County Council meeting, council received an update from Forest Conservation Officer Dave Pullen. In 2024, the county had completed an accessible trail and boardwalk in the Hays Tra...

Huron County Council is looking for direction from the Western Ontario Wardens Caucus on how to approach the idea of public transit in the county. The motion is meant to address the disparity between transit in the Greater Toronto Area compared to regional transit systems in southwestern Ontario through enhanced and st...

Huron County residents can help local families stay close to loved ones during long hospital visits. McHappy Day is back Thursday at McDonalds across the country, with proceeds from every menu item benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). Proceeds from Huron County McDonalds locations will benefit the London ...

Charges have been laid, after damage to a bench near Goderich's downtown. Huron OPP say they were contacted regarding damage to a seating bench on Kingston Street. The suspect was identified and arrested shortly after, police say. A 42 year old man of no fixed address has been charged with: Mischief Under $5,000 Fail t...

Goderich Council received an update on the draft budget for 2025. Town treasurer Deanna Hastie shared an updated draft that included the impact of the Rebuilding Downtown Infrastructure Project, and further adjustments for transfers to reserve funds, as well as a sample tax bill impact. The projected tax increase is 2%...

Goderich council has passed a motion to denounce the instillation of Strong Mayors powers throughout Ontario. The motion, put forth by CAO Janice Hallahan, would direct staff to sent a letter to Premier Doug Ford, MPP Lisa Thompson, and neighbouring MPPs for support. On April 9th, the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affa...

Conservative MPP Ben Lobb continues to be no stranger to representing Huron-Bruce during Liberal reign. The Liberals, led by leader Mark Carney, captured a minority government in the country's 45th election. Lobb has represented Huron-Bruce since 2008, when he ousted the Liberals from the seat they held for fifteen yea...

Huron County OPP are asking for the public's help as they investigate a sexual assault that happened in the Municipality of South Huron. On Friday, Police launched an investigation after receiving a report of the assault on the McNaughton-Morrison Trail near Exeter, some time between 10am and 12:30pm. Police have not r...

The Huron-Perth OPP community street crime unit helped out in a drug investigation in Grey-Bruce that resulted in six people charged with drug-related offenses. The OPP and Owen Sound Police were investigating suspected drug trafficking activities in Grey and Bruce. Police seized almost $100,000 worth of drugs, includi...

Representatives from the Huron Chamber of Commerce made a presentation to council about the impact to local employment from changes in immigration policies. Executive Director Colin Carmichael shared that with recent changes to the federal government's immigration policies, local businesses are seeing issues with findi...