Category Archives: Post To Exeter News
Pinery Provincial Park Reminds Locals About Turtle Protection and Conservation
You may not know that you're coming up on turtle breeding season, but mid-June is peak time for laying eggs if you're one of Ontario's many turtle species. Conservation is something that we can all ge...
Jun 09, 2023
Huron Perth Public Health and Lambton Public Health Issue Air Quality Warnings
Both Huron Perth Public Health and Lambton Public Health issued air quality advisories to the public yesterday afternoon (June 8) as a result of wildfire smoke from forest fires in northeastern Ontari...
Jun 09, 2023
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - Huron Country Playhouse Opens for the Season: What's on Stage This Year?
Theatre lovers of the region have already got their eyes on the marquee, with the Huron Country Playhouse's 2023 season beginning this week. David Connolly - Director and Choreographer of this years r...
Jun 08, 2023
ABCA Offers $1000 Scholarship for Students Pursuing Environmental Sciences
Young people interested in pursuing environmental sciences have the opportunity to apply for a $1000 scholarship from The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation. The scholarship is open to any young...
Jun 08, 2023
As Stanley Landfill Nears Capacity, Bluewater Begins Plans on Temporary Waste Transfer Solution
Planner for the Municipality of Bluewater Dave Kester rang the alarm bell regarding the Stanley Landfill at a council meeting on Monday (June 1). Council awarded design and consulting services to GM B...
Jun 08, 2023
Local Long Term Care Home Exeter Villa Seeks Capacity and Community Backing
In January, the Long Term Care Association posted that 40,000 long term care home beds are needed across the province. Erika King, Administrator at Exeter Villa says that they're seeing that shortage ...
Jun 08, 2023
Local Food Week: Eating Local Doesn't Stop at the Farmer's Market
As local farmers markets get into full swing, you may be wondering what's being grown around you that can make it's way onto your plate. It's local food week, and Mercedes Unwin, Program and Resource ...
Jun 08, 2023
AMDSB Presents Plans to De-stream Grades 9 and 10 to South Huron Council
Destreaming grades nine and ten was top of mind at Avon Maitland District School Board's presentation to South Huron Council on Monday (June 5). Dr. Lisa Walsh and Trustee Robert Hunking said that nea...
Jun 08, 2023
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - Paint the Town Blue for Jessica's House on Friday
Our local hospice Jessica's House supports families in the community when they need it most, Now it's your turn to support them - on Friday, June 16, they're celebrating Blue Shirt Day. Owner and Chir...
Jun 07, 2023
Proposed Short Term Rental By-Law in Bluewater Sees $900 Set Fine for Infractions
A Proposed Short Term Rental By-Law is nearing implementation in the Municipality of Bluewater, following a council meeting on Monday (June 5). The by-law would see a licensing system with a fee of $7...
Jun 07, 2023
