The 2026-27 fundraising campaign is officially underway for the United Way of Perth-Huron, with an ambitious fundraising goal. Officials announced their campaign goal of $2,682,720, above the $2.56 million raised through last year's fundraising campaign. Last year's campaign total was in addition to $2.27 raised throug...

Fall is officially underway, and weather officials say milder temperatures will persist. The Weather Network is calling for above-seasonal temperatures through October and November, while September temperatures will remain closer to seasonal. As for rain, less is expected. The network's forecast calls for below-normal ...

A pair from Woodstock have been charged for a break-and-enter in Huron Park. Huron OPP say they were called about a break-and-enter in progress on Canada Avenue, and found two individuals inside a commercial building. Police say both people were arrested. A 40 year old and 55 year old from Woodstock have been charged w...

Huron County will be well-represented at a garlic festival in the province's capital. The 15th annual Toronto Garlic Festival runs this weekend, with savoury garlic dishes, garlic beer and cocktails, and garlic-themed contests. Dublin's Matt & Erica's Garlic are attending this year's festival, their second straight...

South Huron leads the way in municipal election candidates registered during the opening weekend. Nominations opened Friday for the upcoming Ontario Municipal election on October 26th, 2026. As of publication, four nominees in South Huron have submitted papers for the upcoming election, including three for Mayor (Maure...

Nearly two weeks after nominations for the 2026 Ontario Municipal Election opened, four local governments in Huron County are still without nominees. As of publication, Huron East, the Municipality of Bluewater, Howick Township, and Morris-Turnberry have not received nominations from candidates vying for a position in ...

If you are interested in running in the 2026 Municipal Election, the County of Huron is making it easier. County officials will be hosting a free information session in June to help residents better understand the local election process. The session will provide prospective candidates with an overview of the municipal ...

All but three of Huron County's nine municipalities will have competitions for their government's top job in the upcoming municipal elections. Nominations for the October 26th municipal election close at 2:00 p.m. Friday, with candidate certification taking place Monday. As of publication, only one candidate has applie...

Three municipalities in Huron County will have their top elected officials acclaimed in the October 26th municipal election. Staff at town halls across Ontario certified nominees Monday for the fall election, with contests for Mayor or Reeve in six of Huron County's nine municipalities. Marg Anderson will be acclaimed ...

Police are reminding you: damaging election signs could lead to charges. The reminder from Lambton OPP follows complaints in the region regarding election signs being removed without authorization. The unauthorized removal of election signs, or the intentional damaging of or tampering with election signs, may result in...

If you want more trees on your property, the Municipality of Bluewater is looking to help. Bluewater has partnered with the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority to offer affordable native trees, through the Tree Power Program. "Through the Tree Power Program, access to affordable native trees is made easier for...

A Low Water advisory for part of Huron County's watershed has ended. A Level 1 Low Water advisory was issued in early August, following low precipitation and warmer conditions in much of the region. The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority says, "watershed conditions have responded well to the heavy rainfall re...

More family supports are coming to students in Huron County. The province announced the expansion of Student and Family Support Offices to all 72 school boards across Ontario. The offices act as an additional way to help families get answers on broader community concerns, as well as contentious or complex issues that n...

Several million dollars in ambulance funding for Huron County has been announced by the province. The Ontario government announced $8,422,813 in the County of Huron through the Land Ambulance Service Grant (LASG). The news comes as the province announces an eight per cent rise in ambulance funding through the grant, to...

A new surgeon has been hired to service hospitals in Wingham and Listowel. The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance announced the recruitment of Dr. Isabella Graham, who will join the organization as a general surgeon. According to a news release, Dr. Graham's arrival will establish a two-general-surgeon model at LWHA, ...

Speeding charges exceeded all others during a Labour Day police blitz in Huron County. This year's traffic safety education and enforcement campaign targeted the "Big Four" bad driving behaviours: aggressive driving, failure to wear a seatbelt, distracted driving, and impaired driving. Between September 4th a...

Huron County's Emergency Services will be switching its 9-1-1 dispatch system in the Fall. Beginning October 14th, emergency medical dispatch for 9-1-1 calls in Huron County will transition to the Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS). Under the system, residents calling 9-1-1 for paramedic assistance may be asked ad...

Newcomers to Canada and Huron County will be in the spotlight along Ontario's West Coast. Twelve community events throughout Huron County for Welcoming Week, from September 10th to the 19th. "Meet Your Neighbour" nights are planned at library locations in Brussels, Zurich, Clinton and Seaforth, offering new r...

More than half a dozen charges have been laid, following a traffic stop in Grand Bend. Lambton OPP say they conducted a traffic stop along Main Street West, resulting in charges against a 52 year old woman from Dundas. The accused has been charged with: Obstruct peace officer Resist peace officer Fail to surrender perm...

Huron County will continue to have a voice at the provincial level. County officials announced Chief Administrative Officer Meighan Wark has been re-elected to the Board of Directors for the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO). AMO is a non-profit organization representing 444 municipalities across Ontario,....

The Office of the Fire Marshall is now investigating a blaze that ripped through the Bluewater Golf Course and Campground, north of Bayfield. First responders were called to the golf course on Highway 21 late Wednesday to reports of a structure fire. OPP say the golf course clubhouse was a total loss, but no injuries w...

Just ahead of the start of school, Huron County residents can get an education on turtles. The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority and Huron Stewardship Council are hosting a turtle hatchling release at the Morrison Dam on September 3rd. Admission is free although those who can are encouraged to make a donation. Th...

Minor injuries were reported after an alleged impaired driving incident near Exeter. First responders were called to a section of Dashwood Road east of the South Huron town for a rear-end collision involving an automobile and a minivan. Police say the driver of the automobile had consumed alcohol prior to driving, and ...

A senior and a dog have died, following a collision near Vanastra. OPP say they were called Friday night to a section of Highway 4 just north of Vanastra Road, after reports a pedestrian and their dog were struck by a pickup truck. According to reports, the pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene, while the dec...

A collision in the municipality of Bluewater has resulted in the death of a pedestrian and his dog. Just after 9 p.m. Friday, Huron OPP responded to a crash on London Road in Bluewater. Police say a pickup truck struck a 72-year-old Central Huron man and his dog. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene, and the...