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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: April is Oral Health Month - here's why you should get your child's teeth checked early
April is Oral Health Month in Canada and the Oral Health Team at Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is using this month to talk about "fr...
3h ago
Strict cell phone rules, vaping ban coming to Ontario Schools
The provincial government is introducing a plan that takes aim at cellphone use and vaping in schools for the 2024-2025 academic year. The p...
7h ago
UPDATED: 16-year-old reported missing in North Middlesex has been located
UPDATE: As of Saturday morning, this young person has been located. On April 24, 2024, at 4:36 p.m., the Middlesex OPP was dispatched to an ...
Apr 26, 2024
County orders removal of 75 year old tree in Dashwood that the owner says is on his property
A main street reconstruction project in Dashwood has prompted protest from this local property owner, whose 75 year old tulip tree, has been...
Apr 26, 2024
Huron OPP investigates overnight truck theft in Central Huron
Huron OPP has launched an investigation into a truck theft from an address on Tipperary Line in Central Huron. The incident is reported to h...
Apr 26, 2024
Pain at the pumps continues - here's where you can get the cheapest gas in Exeter-Grand Bend
Are you gearing up for a trip to the pumps today? Well, here's the latest scoop on gas prices as of Friday, April 26, 9:00 a.m., straight fr...
Apr 26, 2024
Looking to spruce up your gardens this summer? Here's where you can get some free mulch!
Spring is the perfect time to freshen up the garden, and Lambton Shores is offering its residents a helping hand in the form of free wood ch...
Apr 26, 2024
76-year-old from Seaforth charged after trying to hit someone with his vehicle
The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to investigate a dispute in Seaforth in early April (Wednesday, April 3rd) lead...
Apr 26, 2024
"The 48" - Friday fantastical edition!
Lots happening in your own backyard today, including a meeting of the Ryans, a chance to win some major cash at the Legion, and much more! T...
Apr 26, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Local student jazz band to compete on the national stage in Toronto
Sixteen students from Central Huron Secondary School's jazz band will be competing on the national stage in Toronto on May 15th, after recei...
Apr 25, 2024
Kirkton-Woodham Optimist Club's Annual Fish Fry sells out again, continuing a decades long tradition of community support
The Kirkton-Woodham Optimist Club is gearing up for its annual Fish Fry, a cherished local tradition and one of the club's largest fundraisi...
Apr 25, 2024
Glee Sisters Choir to hold Alzheimer's benefit concert this weekend
For over 16 years, the Glee Sisters women's choir has been a beacon of musical delight for audiences young and old, offering a vibrant reper...
Apr 25, 2024
Electric vehicle charging in Mitchell to remain on hourly pricing structure
West Perth has launched its fleet of eight electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, with plans to closely monitor their usage and pricing ov...
Apr 25, 2024
Goderich salt mine to lay off almost 1/4 of their workforce
92 miners, salary staff, and maintenance staff are reportedly being laid off at Goderich's salt mine. Unifor's national representative, Gary...
Apr 25, 2024
White Squirrel developers urge Bluewater to rethink development strategy in lakeshore area
Bluewater, is in the throes of an unprecedented housing crisis, particularly affecting individuals with lower incomes who rely on rental acc...
Apr 25, 2024
18-year-old charged with speeding, and operating an unsafe vehicle with signifigant damage to windshield
Lambton OPP charged an 18-year-old driver from Parkhill with speeding and operating an unsafe vehicle following a traffic stop on Townsend L...
Apr 25, 2024
"The 48" - here's a list of all the things happening in your community today!
Here's what's happening in your back yard today! TODAY Book of the Month Meet and Chat - Exeter: Head down to Exeter Library Branch at 10:30...
Apr 25, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Lack of animal shelters prompts community response - networking event for cat rescues this Saturday
In the face of an alarming increase in feral cat populations, animal advocates are hosting an event on April 27th at Wildwood by the River B...
Apr 24, 2024
Lambton Shores has one year of short term rental legislation under it's belt - what did we learn?
Lambton Shores' new short-term rental bylaw has completed its first year with positive feedback. With around 420 registered short-term renta...
Apr 24, 2024
Get ready for some weather whiplash this week - it's about to heat up
Southern Ontario is in for meteorological whiplash as winter and spring battle it out. After days of frost and freeze threats, temperatures ...
Apr 24, 2024
How high are water rates in South Huron really? We took a look at the numbers.
Ballooning sewer and water rates in South Huron has become cause for concern for many local residents, and local Connie Hachborn took matter...
Apr 24, 2024
Huron County introduces Home Energy Savings Guide
On Earth Day (Monday), Huron County introduced the Home Energy Savings Guide. It helps people save energy, water, and money, aligning with t...
Apr 24, 2024
Children's Aid and Food Bank partner to bring school snacks to 7000 students
In a collaborative effort to combat childhood hunger, the Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre and the Huron-Perth Children's Aid Soci...
Apr 24, 2024
"The 48" - here's the latest and greatest on your Wednesday in Exeter-Grand Bend
Here's what's happening in your community over the next 48 hours! TODAY Early Bird Adult Swim: Enjoy an open pool for adults for independent...
Apr 24, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: "Four Weddings and an Elvis" coming to the stage in South Huron
Community theater enthusiasts in South Huron are in for a treat as the highly anticipated show "Four Weddings and an Elvis" is set...
Apr 23, 2024
Town hall heats up over discussion about dated and hazardous Dashwood Fire Hall
A South Huron committee of the whole on Monday night (April 22) saw the gallery full of firefighters, there to cheer on Chief Jeremy Becker ...
Apr 23, 2024
Bruce Power donates $100,000 to Huron Hospice to help fund expansion project
Huron Hospice proudly announced a significant donation from Bruce Power to the Moments Matter ... Even More Capital Campaign. With their gen...
Apr 23, 2024
Lambton-Kent-Middlesex By-election all candidates meeting tonight in Watford
Tonight, the East Lambton Community Complex in Watford is buzzing with political enthusiasm as the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario h...
Apr 23, 2024
This campaign hopes to generate more awareness about the rise in intimate partner violence
The Huron County Community Safety and Well-Being Committee has launched a new social media campaign to raise awareness about Intimate Partne...
Apr 23, 2024
Goderich beach clean up saw 480 pounds of garbage removed from the shores of Lake Huron
Saturday's Goderich Beach Cleanup organized by the Lake Huron Coastal Centre turned out to be a remarkable success. Alyssa Bourassa, the int...
Apr 23, 2024