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Huron County Newsletter
Weeks of October 6th to 12th, 2024
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Huron-Perth Catholic Students Demonstrate Success On Provincial Assessments
by Bob Montgomery
Students of the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board (HPCDSB) continue to have one of the highest participation rates in the province on provincial assessments.
The students in the Primary Division of HPCDSB exceeded the provincial average in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics.
Director of Education, Chris Roehrig said, “Our elementary results continue to demonstrate…”
Anyone concerned about the impact of plastic in our lives is invited to a showing of a ninety minute film this Tuesday night at the Bayfield Town Hall.
The environmental group Blue Bayfield is hosting the showing. The film has been shown at film festivals in Europe and North America and is being recorded in multiple languages. In the spring, it was the feature film shown to…
REACH Huron To Enhance Culinary Programs And Offerings Thanks To Provincial Grant
by Bob Montgomery
Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson visited the REACH Centre last Friday to present Executive Assistant Cindy Pryce with a cheque for just under $29,000.
The grant was actually received last fall through the Ontario Trillium Foundation and the funds were used to upgrade equipment in the community kitchen. The visit was an opportunity for Thompson to see the…
 Lisa Thompson - MPP Huron-Bruce, Cindy Pryce - Reach Huron Executive Assistant, Tonya Haverkamp - Ontario Trillium Foundation volunteer |  |
Recruitment Is Now Open For Class 21 Of The Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program
by Bob Montgomery
The Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) is now accepting applications for Class 21 that begins in September 2025. During the executive leadership program, up to 30 individuals will embark on a personal journey to realize their potential, while exploring agriculture, food and rural economic development from the local to the international level through a leadership lens. Each class is created with attention to the…
Serious Assault And Robbery In Wingham - Two Suspects Arrested And Charged
Huron County Ontario Provincial Police Major Crime Unit is investigating a serious assault and robbery that took place on Minnie Street in the Town of Wingham, Township of North Huron on Saturday October 5th of this year.
On October 5th, at 7:30 p.m. , Huron County OPP officers located an adult victim in Wingham who reported to police that they had been assaulted. Police investigated the incident and have subsequently arrested and charged…
Four County Labour Market Planning Board Launches EmployerOne Survey
by Bob Montgomery
The Four County Labour Market Planning Board has just recently launched an EmployerOne Survey for employers in Grey, Bruce Huron and Perth counties.
Planning Board Executve Director Dana Soucie says the purpose of the survey is to collect information from employers about their current workforce, what kind of challenges they're facing, and what opportunities they're finding. Soucie says the data they collect will help them analyze the difference between….
Community Safety And Well-Being For Huron To Launch Social Media Campaign Bringing Awareness To Housing Stability And Homelessness
by Bob Montgomery
A new social media campaign has being launched in Huron County to bring awareness and educate the community about Housing Stability & Homelessness.
This campaign is part of the Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) for Huron Plan that was established by the lower-tier municipalities in 2021. Stacy Jeffrey is the Community Relations Manager with the Municipality of South Huron, as well as the Co-Chair of the Municipal Working Group for the Community Safety And Well-Being for Huron. She says their committee includes representatives from all over the county to help them with messaging of the campaign as well as the supports and programs that they…
Goderich Council Asks For More Information Before Approving Funding for Menesetung Bridge
by Bob Montgomery
Goderich has asked for $150,000 to help with the restoration of the Menesetung Bridge but council has deferred a decision until their meeting on the 21st of October.
Mayor Trevor Bazinet says council wants more information about the conditions of the government grant and who else has committed funds before they make a final commitment. Bazinet adds, council is going to support the project, they just want more information about how much the town is eventually going to be asked for and where that money will come from.
Bazinet points out funding the Menesetung Bridge is not part of their strategic plan and it is not their asset, but this type of thing does…
Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson Presented Cheques To Several Recipients in Huron County This Week
by Bob Montgomery
This past Monday, Huron-Bruce MPP presented a total of $10.86 million in provincial contributions that will support local initiatives in Bayfield, Goderich, Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh and the County of Huron.
The Bayfield River Valley Trail Association received $107,900 from the Ontario Community Environment Fund in support of their efforts to install erosion protection and improve fish habitat, so people at home and from afar can enjoy the amazing trail along the edge of the Bayfield River Flats.
The Huron Women's Shelter received $170,800 through the Partnership Facility Renewal program in support of their important efforts. The funding is earmarked for...
 Left to right: Rob Taylor - Deputy Chief of Operations, Lisa Thompson - Huron-Bruce MPP, Glen McNeil - Huron County Warden |  Left to right: Erin Schooley - Homelessness Program Supervisor, Jayme Koskamp - Housing Services Manager, Lisa Thompson - Huron-Bruce MPP, Glen McNeil - Huron County Warden |  Left to right: Glen McNeil - Huron County Warden, Lisa Thompson - Huron-Bruce MPP |
Eco Exeter Environmental Group Looking For Vendors To Help Them With Community Market
by Bob Montgomery
The Eco Exeter Environmental Team is hosting a Community Market at the end of November so they're looking for vendors to take part in the market.
Eco Exeter founder and teacher at the South Huron District High School, Amanda Keller, says they're looking for vendors who sell locally-produced items or locally-made items or any eco-friendly vendors or businesses. She says they'll be set up in the big gym at the South Huron District High School so there won't be any charge for the vendors or for the people coming to the market. So far they have a wide variety of vendors, including…
$10,000 Donation From Hopper Family Supports CT Scanner At Wingham Hospital
by Bob Montgomery
Wayne and Linda Hopper of Brussels have donated $10,000 to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation’s Caring Together campaign raising funds for a new CT scanner.
Wayne has benefitted from the care at the hospital in the past, including needing to travel for a CT scan. The Hoppers are grateful for a successful farming season this year and because they have experienced the importance of the local hospital, they wanted to pass on some of that good fortune by supporting the campaign…
Pictured: Wayne and Linda Hopper with Campaign Chair Mark Foxton - Photo courtesy of Wingham & District Hospital Foundation
First Annual Keys For Community - Another New Way To Give To United Way
by Bob Montgomery
United Way Perth-Huron employees spend hours on the road, travelling from community to community, learning about important issues affecting the region.
It's not surprising that the organization is introducing Keys for Community this year as another way for people across the region to support the United Way. During the months of September, October, November, and December, depending on the location, participating dealerships including car, boat and farm equipment, are donating $25 from each sale to the United Way Perth-Huron's annual campaign…
Weekly Trivia Questions
What was the name of the family who lived on the CNR School on Wheels?
a) The Sturgeons
b) The Dunlops
c) The Andersons
d) The Slomans
How many cenotaphs are located in Huron County?
a) 13
b) 11
c) 9
d) 15
Answers to last week’s questions:
What famous Blackberry tycoon was born in Seaforth, in 1960?
a) Mike Lazaridus
b) Colin Firth
c) Jeremy Clarkson
d) Jim Balsillie*
What famous World War II big band was formed in Huron County?
a) The Spitfires
b) The Streamliners*
c) The 88’s
d) Hawker’s Hurricanes
Trivia questions courtesy of local historian and author David Yates.