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...

Huron County will be looking for potential partnerships for a new paramedic base slated to be built in Seaforth. A report was presented to council from the Emergency Services department, as discussions began about what sort of amenities would be needed for the new base. The new base would not only be built to house cur...

Hospitals continue to be focal points for measles exposures in the Huron-Perth health region. Huron Perth Public Health confirmed another measles exposure at the Stratford Hospital on Saturday, April 19th, between 9:15 p.m. and 11:40 p.m. This follows news of an exposure at the Listowel Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, ...

Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation (OLG) has issued another six-figure payment to the Municipality of Central Huron. A payment of $153,046 was made to Central Huron for the third quarter of 2025, for hosting Gateway Casino, in Clinton. So far, during OLG's fiscal year (April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025), Central Hu...

Another measles exposure has been confirmed in the Huron-Perth health region. Huron Perth Public Health says the latest exposure occurred at the Stratford Hospital on Thursday, April 17th between 4:15 p.m. and 7:40 p.m. "Anyone who was at these locations during these timeframes needs to monitor for measles signs a...

The province's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has concluded its investigation into the OPP's use of anti-riot weapons after responding to a home in Seaforth. The SIU says on Dec. 20, 2024, officers responded to a domestic disturbance, and found a man had armed himself with a knife and refused to exit the home. Tacti...

Huron County's Paramedic Services are promoting a program to help paramedics deliver care during an emergency. The "Cool Aid" program is a card containing critical health information, including drug prescriptions, dosages, known allergies, medical history, and emergency contact phone numbers. That information...

Measles cases continue to pop up in the Huron Perth health region. Huron Perth Public Health says more cases of the contagious virus were confirmed at: Long & McQuade Music Instruments 145 Erie Street, Unit 4, Stratford Saturday, April 5, 2025 | 9:55 a.m. - 12:35 p.m. Ross' Bike Works 38 Wellington St, Stratford Sa...

Huron-Bruce's NDP candidate says that she wants something to be done about the housing crisis and affordability during the current federal election. Melanie Burrett, who works as a high school library clerk, says that it's important to make life more affordable for working-class Canadians. She said she jumped at the ch...

If you live in Goderich or Clinton, you will be without lights for a few hours this weekend. Hydro One and ERTH Power have scheduled a power outage for Sunday between 5:15AM and 1:15PM. "Approximately 20 crew members will conduct upgrades to increase capacity on a section of transmission line between Seaforth and ...