HURON EAST – A 27-year-old Huron East man has been charged with assault after a recent police investigation We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentPolice say they were notified of an alleged assault in Huron East on April 23. A suspect was arrested and charged. He was later released from custody and is scheduled to appear in a Goderich courtroom on May 12. GODERICH – A 42-year-old man of no fixed address has been charged with mischief with a value less than $5,000 after an alleged recent incident in Goderich. According to police, Huron OPP were contacted April 25 regarding damage to a bench on Kingston Street in Goderich. A suspect was identified and arrested shortly after. In addition to mischief, he was also charged with failure to comply with a probation order. He was held for a bail hearing and remanded into custody with an upcoming court appearance scheduled in Goderich. CENTRAL HURON – A 43-year-old Central Huron man has been charged with mischief with a value less than $5,000 and resisting a peace officer after police allege a vehicle was damaged on Albert Street in Clinton. Huron OPP say they were contacted just after 9 p.m. on April 23 about damage to a vehicle allegedly caused by an individual still on the scene. Police arrested the suspect shortly after. Officers allege he resisted arrest but was eventually taken into custody. He was later released and has a scheduled court date of June 2 in Goderich. GODERICH – A 29-year-old man of no fixed address has been charged with mischief with a value less than $5,000 and failure to comply with a probation order after police say a home under construction was damaged. Police say they were contacted April 20 regarding damage to a home on Elgin Avenue in Goderich. Upon investigation, police said someone had thrown rocks at the building, causing about $1,000 damage. A suspect was found in the area and arrested. He was later released from custody and is scheduled to appear in Goderich court on May 12. CENTRAL HURON – A 37-year-old Bluewater man has been charged with operation while impaired (over 80) after a traffic stop in Central Huron. Police say they stopped a vehicle just after midnight on April 20 at a RIDE check north of Bayfield. The driver was arrested for impaired operation and taken to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton where police allege breath samples resulted in readings over twice the legal limit. The man’s vehicle was impounded for seven days and his driver’s license was suspended for 90 days. He was later released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on May 12 in Goderich. transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy A Huron East man is facing charges following an investigation by OPP last week Huron County OPP responded to a report of an assault in the Municipality of Huron East on April 23 officers learned that a person had been assaulted A 27-year-old man was charged with assault and later released from custody with a court date in Goderich set for next month and local governments and health officials are urging residents to get prepped The Meaford Scarecrow Invasion will return in 2025 The Maple Leafs built a big lead early and Toronto hung on to defeat Florida 5-4 in game one of the second round NHL playoff series Thousands of dollars have recently been lost in Wellington County due to crypto scams and Wellington County OPP are warning residents to be aware Soybeans and Wheat all finished lower to begin the week thousands of students in grades 5 to 8 from across the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) will gather for an unforgettable day of motivation and excitement at this year’s Empowerment Day Sign in Join now, it's FREE! An investigation initiated in January 2025 by members of the Huron-Perth CSCU led investigators to addresses in Vanastra (Municipality of Huron East) search warrants were executed in Vanastra and North York which resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs and related property One individual has been arrested and charged A quantity of suspected fentanyl and cocaine were seized The total value of the illegal drugs seized is estimated at $12,470 Additional offence-related property including cellular phones and a digital scale seized by police totalled $4,100 41, from Huron East has been charged with: The accused was processed and held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice - Goderich Any person with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677.  Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a web tip at P3tips.com.  You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience The largest circulation farm newspaper in Ontario - Eastern Ontario & Western Ontario Editions - HURON EAST — A 25-year-old motorist has been charged with dangerous driving causing death following a New Year’s Day collision that took the life of a Central Huron man who was hauling cattle in a trailer behind a pickup truck Huron County OPP say they charged North Huron resident William Doran Doran was at the wheel of a sport-utility vehicle at about 1:35 p.m when he attempted to pass a semi-truck and drove into the path of the oncoming cattle hauler on Blyth Road in the Municipality of Huron East He is scheduled to appear in Goderich provincial court on May 12 © 2015 Farmers Forum Newspaper, serving Eastern Ontario and Western Ontario. Website maintained by Theresa Rudge KitchenerNewsGood Samaritans help injured pilot after plane crash in Huron EastBy Hannah SchmidtPublished: October 08, 2024 at 12:37PM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved A hay barn was lost in a fire that broke out in Huron East Thursday morning All three Huron East fire stations responded Huron East Fire Chief Jay Arns said there were no injuries or livestock lost and the fire was contained to the building of origin The barn and some equipment that was inside was written off Arns had no estimate to cost of the damage "It was certainly a very large quantity (of hay)," he said but crews will remain on scene for the afternoon to monitor hotspots Tankers continue to bring water out to the site so drivers in Seaforth should remain aware and pull over for emergency vehicles A meeting was held in Dresden where officials with the Municipality of Chatham-Kent shared what's being done to fight back against the project Chatham-Kent seniors and their families can gather information about all the services offered to them across the municipality A fatal crash on Highway 401 in Chatham-Kent has claimed the life a motorcycle rider CK Public Health has reported four more measles exposure sites in Chatham and Dresden Chatham-Kent police are asking for the public's help to find a missing 14-year-old girl HURON – Discussions about the future of Huron County’s homes for the aged department may have failed to gain traction during a Dec but some councillors in the chambers expressed concerns about continuing to fund the county’s facilities without further review We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentA report about an asset management plan for the county’s homes for the aged department was presented during the meeting, overviewing the aging components of the facilities that were built in 1993. The county operates two long-term care homes in Huron County, Huronview in Clinton and Huronlea in Brussels. The budget for the county’s homes for the aged department reached nearly $6 million in 2024, increasing by about $1 million when compared with the department’s 2023 budget. In the report, county treasurer Michael Blumhagen outlined how about $1.3 million will be required annually for the homes for the aged department to tackle capital projects, such as Huronview’s call bell system. As well, Blumhagen told councillors that a boiler at Huronview had failed, meaning work that had been planned to start in several years is instead more urgent. “We knew that the HVAC systems, including the boilers, were at end of life,” he said. “We were hoping that we could phase in the work over three years, which is what we had incorporated, but that is unfortunately not going to be the case.” In light of those costs, Coun. Bernie MacLellan said he was concerned about county council not having had a single meeting where they could review all  of the information about the homes for the aged department, and noted he wants to see council have those discussions about the county’s long-term care strategy. “I still have a concern that more than 10 per cent of the levy that the lower-tier municipalities paid to the county is providing a service that is competing with private industry,” he said. “I’m not sure that we should be doing that.” While replying to MacLellan, CAO Meighan Wark said preparing for a meeting like what MacLellan proposed would take staff resources, and she was doubtful of it being the best use of staff time. “Any time we have big topic discussions, it’s a lot of staff work, and if there isn’t a political appetite for us to go in one direction or another, and we’re just doing this to defer a decision because it’s a difficult decision, it’s not a good use of taxpayer dollars,” she said. “My position, based on what I see with council, is there isn’t the political appetite.” Huron County’s homes for the aged department, which employs around 275 people, has continued to face financial pressures as the costs of managing long-term care facilities increase throughout Ontario. The county’s facilities have seen a rise in the level of care needed by residents, and the department has relied heavily on costly agency staffing as it navigates staffing shortages. In 2023, about $3.2 million was spent by the county paying private nursing agencies. MacLellan said he felt previous discussions on the topic have varied from meeting to meeting as smaller reports have been presented to council over time, and that presenting all information about the department would better equip county council to make difficult decisions about its homes for the aged department. “My concern is the fact that we just haven’t had all the information at one time in one location,” he said. “I think that might make a difference.” MacLellan Introduced a motion directing staff to prepare the information needed to further review the county’s long-term care operations and its costs, but that motion failed to gain the support of council. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy HURON EAST – A 25-year-old North Huron man has been charged with dangerous driving causing death after a two-vehicle collision in Huron East on Jan 1 left a 32-year-old Central Huron resident dead We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentHuron OPP said emergency crews responded just after 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 1 to a collision involving a sport utility vehicle and a truck hauling a cattle trailer on Blyth Road near Hensall Road in Huron East. The lone driver of the truck was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver of the sport utility vehicle was not injured. Police said neither vehicle had passengers on board. The driver of the sport utility vehicle is scheduled to appear in court in Goderich on May 12. HURON EAST – A Huron East resident faces charges after being found unresponsive in a vehicle in a live lane of traffic on April 5. Huron OPP say they located a pickup truck idling in a live lane of Johnston Line in Huron East just after 1 a.m. Police allege the driver was unresponsive and was awoken by officers. The driver was arrested for impaired operation and transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton where they provided breath samples, both of which resulted in readings over the legal limit, police say. The 32-year-old Huron East resident has been charged with impaired operation (alcohol and drug) and operation while impaired (over 80). The individual was also charged with offences under the Liquor Licence Control Act and the Tobacco Tax Act. The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in a Goderich court room on May 26. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. The next day while walking on the trail at St Mary’s Island, where the trails were nearly completely bare, I saw my first butterfly of the year, a mourning cloak. I noticed the squirrels, chipmunks and Canada geese were much tamer than in Huron County, probably because people had ignored the notices to not feed any wildlife. Back in Huron County on April 22, 21 Trompers enjoyed the trail at the George G. Newton Nature Reserve, where quite a few violets were in bloom. As I was leaving, a small crew from Huron Bruce Nature was setting off to renew some of the blazes. Later that day on the Hullett Sugar Bush Trail, I saw my first dragonfly of the year. Notes: Hikers on any Maitland Trail outing are reminded to sign the 2025 online waiver, even if they signed the 2024 waiver. The Menesetung Bridge across the Maitland River at Goderich is planned to be closed to pedestrians and cyclists from some date in April for 16 to 20 weeks. The spring turkey hunt is scheduled from April 25 to May 31. Friday, May 2, 9:30 a.m. to 2 pm Bicycle Goderich to Blyth. About 40 kilometres. Please preregister with Sally Brodie at 226-378-1648 or Donald Andrew at 519-530-9019 via call or text. This is the first of a series of bicycle rides on the G2G starting on Friday mornings. Saturday, May 3, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Bayfield Village History Walk with Dave Gillans Friday, May 9. Bicycle Blyth to Milverton. About 46 kilometres. This is the second of the G2G series. Please preregister with Sally Brodie at 226-378-1648 or Donald Andrew at 519-530-9019 via call or text. Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Hike Cherrydale Road to Bishop’s Road. Meet at 81171 Cherrydale Rd. to carpool to 37153 Bishop’s Rd. and hike back to Cherrydale. Weather permitting, there will be coffee on my deck. For more information and to confirm your attendance, please contact George Cantin at streamsideinc@gmail.com. This is a moderately paced Level 2 hike Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m. Huron Bruce Nature at the George G. Newton Nature Reserve. Expert guides will lead you along the revitalized trail system, offering a unique opportunity to explore the enhanced network while learning about the flora and fauna. Register online to secure your spot at www.tickettailor.com/events/ontarionature/1640571. Sunday, May 11, 8:30 a.m. Birdwatching with George Ebers at Windmill Farm. BRVTA members only. Limit 20 people. Preregister with Ralph Blasting at rjblastingjr@gmail.com Sunday, May 11, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Bicycle at Point Farms for leisurely paced Mother’s Day ride. For more information and to confirm your attendance, please contact Donald Andrew at 519-530-9019 by calling or texting. June 14, 5:30 p.m. Maitland Trail 50th anniversary supper at the Knights of Columbus Hall. The speaker is Adam Shoalts, a professional adventurer and best-selling author. Limit of 200 tickets at a cost of $100. Tuesday Trompers meet at 9 a.m. on Tuesday to hike for about an hour. If you wish to be on this email list, send an email to mta@maitlandtrail.ca. Midweek Hikers meet at 9 a.m. and hike for 90 minutes to two hours on Wednesdays or Thursdays. Contact Patrick Capper at pcapper99@gmail.com. LondonNewsHuron County businesses looking for ‘opportunities’ amidst tariff disputeBy Scott MillerPublished: April 08, 2025 at 2:56PM EDT This is Part 4 of Postmedia's How Canada Wins series Mary Ellen Zielman, who has been the centre’s executive director since 2013, said the roots of the service stretch back to the early 2000s when her husband Gerry dreamt about an agency that could provide food to local food banks. After sharing the idea with friends and the food bank at Blessings Community Store in Zurich, they “found out that what Gerry was thinking of was really exactly what the food banks were looking for,” Mary Ellen Zielman said recently. After receiving its charitable status and creating a board of directors, the distribution centre quickly outgrew the Zielman mud room, moving into a location on Exeter’s Main Street before its move in 2012 to its current spot at Premium Transportation. Over the years, grants were used to buy a walk-in cooler and freezer. The centre focuses on providing nutritious foods to the food banks and aid agencies it serves while embracing a vision “to make hunger non-existent in our communities.” Operating on fundraising efforts, as well as $66,000 annually from Huron County, the centre has one full- and two part-time employees, and about 45 volunteers who spend more than 140 hours a week helping with tasks that include bookkeeping, sorting and packing in the warehouse, and delivering the food to the various food banks and aid agencies across the region every week. The distribution centre has delivered more than 4.4-million kilograms of food since 2009, including more than half-a-million kilograms last year. “We never would have dreamed it would become what it has,” Zielman said. Among the food banks served by the distribution centre is the Seaforth and District Food Bank. Board member Bill Wallace said food from the distribution centre represents a large portion of the food the Seaforth bank distributes. “We couldn’t do what we do” without the Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre, he said. The distribution centre receives donations from local farmers and businesses, which help keep food costs down. Still, “We do have a big grocery budget,” Zielman said, and the centre spent more than $80,000 last year on milk. Since its inception, Zielman said the distribution centre has seen the need for its services grow, and the pandemic and the rising cost of housing and groceries have resulted in many families struggling to make ends meet. On that note, Huron County food banks reported more than 25,400 visits in 2024, a 19 per cent increase over the previous year. “I’m sure, going forward, it will certainly not dwindle,” Zielman said of the need. “With the threat of tariffs . . .  and how that’s going to affect people and their jobs.” In addition to providing food to area food banks, the distribution centre operates a mobile food bank once a month to underserved areas in Huron County villages, including Huron Park, Vanastra, Brussels, Blyth, Dungannon and Lucknow. Zielman said mobile food bank volunteers do a great job of talking to those who attend, making them “feel OK about needing to be there. We don’t ever want anyone to be afraid to come or feel bad about coming.” The distribution centre also supports 35 schools and 7,000 students in Huron and Perth counties with nutritious snacks with the help of funding from the Children’s Aid Society. “(There are) a lot of kids coming to school without breakfast or lunch sometimes, which was totally unheard of when I went to school,” she said. Countless examples demonstrate how the distribution centre has helped families and residents over the years. Zielman remembers a woman who was desperate for food and walked more than 19 kilometres to the mobile food truck because she had no other access. In another case, one partner walked out on their family just before Christmas, leaving them with nothing. The centre has also helped seniors unable to afford medical treatments. “You’d be surprised at the amount of people that don’t eat three meals a day,” Zielman said. “That’s a hard one for me, to think of kids not having supper every night.” Now that she has helped bring her husband’s dream to fruition, Zielman is looking forward to her retirement, which will take place at the end of April. The distribution centre is now looking for a replacement for Zielman, who said she plans to spend more time with her grandchildren. She paid tribute to those who support the centre. “We’re very humbled that we’ve been able to be part of the distribution centre and to help people,” Zielman said. “The volunteers are amazing. The distribution centre is the volunteers, because without what they do it doesn’t exist.” Huron County Council recently heard from the local business community about the impact of last year's changes to Temporary Foreign Worker program The Huron Chamber of Commerce brought a delegation to council on Wednesday saying that businesses were losing out on potential employees the federal government reduced the proportion of low-wage temporary foreign workers that Canadian employers could hire from 20 per cent to 10 per cent While there were some exemptions granted for agriculture discussions at the Chamber's Local Impact Briefing series showed members have lost several staff due to the regulation changes Executive Director Colin Carmichael acknowledged that while this is largely a federal issue that can't be addressed until after the election there is something County Council can advocate for at the provincial level "Where there is an opportunity is this provincial program: Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) pilot," he said "It is currently running in four communities across Ontario It also currently will end at the end of 2025 so the Chamber has already asked Minister Lisa Thompson and Minister Dave Piccini to expand this program so Huron County will have a chance to participate." The REDI pilot operates in Lanark County It offers a pathway to permanent residence for skilled foreign workers with a job offer who want to live and work in a pilot community business owners shared stories of employees that have been impacted by these TFW changes like a husband and wife who became manager and assistant managers of a local Tim Hortons but had their Permanent Residency application declined with little recourse to appeal says they need the county's help to retain team members "We're not asking for more international talent we'd just like to be able to maintain those that we've invested in We just want to be able to keep who we have and your partnership and advocacy in that would be very much appreciated," he said The region consistently faces labour shortages, having one of the lowest unemployment rates in the province Members of council were receptive to the plea with Huron East Mayor Bernie MacLellan saying there needs to be more public education on the impact of foreign workers about getting in all those applications and you went through the first 25 and they weren't even adequate even though you were looking at local residents," said MacLellan "The unfortunate part is that as true as those statements may be the general public doesn't look at it that way They only hear one side of the story where Johnny went to get a job and he got turned down and somebody else got it and they're upset and that's the word that gets through the community it requested a staff report to come back on the matter before sending a letter to Minister Thompson The report will return at a future council meeting LondonNews32-year-old Central Huron resident dies in crash By Melanie KentnerPublished: January 01, 2025 at 4:49PM EST but Huron County councillors still discussed how best to help the Menesetung Bridge Association during their March 5 council meeting as that group seeks to reduce trail disruptions We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentMenesetung Bridge Association board member Donna Appavoo appeared before council during their Feb. 19 meeting, when she highlighted the importance of the bridge, which is connected to the G2G Rail Trail and the Trans Canada Trail. Appavoo told council the association has already awarded a contract for critical pier top repairs that will close the bridge through the spring and summer of this year. But the association has set a $300,000 fundraising goal in the hopes of including additional provisional work in this year’s construction to avoid further closures next year and reduce costs that could skyrocket if the work is later tackled independently. “It would not be a stretch to determine that it could almost double the cost to have to do it in another season, which would make our grant applications a little more daunting,” said Appavoo. At that time, Coun. Jim Ginn passed a motion asking for a report about whether Huron County could supply a grant to the association to complete the work this year, though Appavoo made no specific funding request during her presentation. Huron County treasurer Michael Blumhagen recommended against moving ahead with a $300,000 loan for the association in a March 5 report, citing a $50,000 loan that was provided to a community project trust in 2016 that defaulted, leaving the county without repayment. “The county has its own significant infrastructure challenges that are looming with funding shortfalls,” Blumhagen wrote. “Many of our assets are reaching end of life and require significant investment, and our capital funding increases are not at levels required to address the future infrastructure deficits. This funding is needed to support the county’s infrastructure, rather than assets owned by third parties.” But several members of council still threw their support behind finding a way to financially support the association. Ginn described it as a “disservice” not to provide aid to the group. “I think we need to help out our volunteers in the county,” he said. “Most of the good things that actually happen in the county are done by volunteers, as opposed to elected officials. This organization has been around for a long time and has been successful in fundraising.” Coun. Trevor Bazinet echoed Ginn’s comments. “It might be unusual, and I know there’s been history of a loan being passed on before and not being paid back, but I would hope that the volunteers of this association, and all of the hard work that they do, would understand,” he said. “I think that they would understand, the importance of paying the county back.” But some members of councils maintained reservations about the possibility of supplying a loan to a community group. Coun. George Finch said he was in favour of adhering to staff recommendations to not provide a grant, and voiced concerns about the precedent it would set across the county and establishing an expectation that council would further provide loans for other projects. “There’s other things that were put in the parking lot in the budget,” he said. “I think we need to stay in our lane. If we do this for the Menesetung Bridge, then we’ve opened requests for a lot of others across the county.” Coun. Glen McNeil said the value of the bridge wasn’t in question, but he pointed to budgetary constraints as a reason not to move ahead with a loan. “We all understand how many people utilize it,” he said. “I do think, though, that we’re all sitting at this table representing Huron County council, and the corporation of the County of Huron. What is due diligence for the corporation?” “I don’t believe this is part of the budget at this point in time. It will just add extra stress.” Councillors initially proposed seeking further information about the impacts of closing the bridge for multiple seasons instead of one, should the work be extended into 2026. CAO Meighan Wark, though, advised against dedicating staff time on the subject. “I believe that this is a political decision,” said Wark. “I don’t think that there is any report that can come back to you that’s going to answer all of the questions that county council may or may not have.” “I caution council about asking us to spend a ton more time on this because, fundamentally, I don’t think there’s any amount of information that’s going to satisfy people at the table when it’s a political issue being brought forward.” A motion was passed at the end of discussions deferring a decision on the matter until the group returns to council with a specific request. The Municipality of Huron East is hoping to advance discussions on a new paramedic station as it also explores building a centre that would combine fire services and public works Last year, a third-party review of Huron County's paramedic services resulted in a recommendation to move the Tuckersmith station located on Kinburn Line into Seaforth to improve response times Mayor Bernie McLellan asked Huron County Council if those discussions would move ahead as his council is in the early stages of looking at a new Fire Hall and Public Works building "We are just starting discussions with our council but if EMS wanted to be part of the overall construction it might be cheaper for everybody in the long run to build one larger facility," he said "I suspect that would be quite similar to what Central Huron has for their operation but I'm just wondering how I would get that discussion going." CAO Meighan Wark said with budget discussions wrapped up a terms of reference report on the new station should come to council in April Huron East council received a report from staff this week that suggested consolidating Fire Services with Public Works could move up the timeline for a new station the financial strategy targeted 2037 for a new facility Staff estimated roughly $4.86 million would be needed for the facility after the sale of the current lands for each department with Fire able to fully fund its half of a 20-year debenture immediately HURON – While the number of people experiencing homelessness in Huron County dropped in January for the first time in a nearly a year We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentAccording to Huron County’s February monthly report on homelessness in the county, 188 people, including children, were experiencing homelessness in the region, representing an increase of three individuals when compared with January’s figures. Those 188 people made up 143 households, and 129 of those households were experiencing “chronic homelessness,” which means they have experienced homelessness for six months or more within the last year. In the county’s share-out of homelessness figures, 14 households were listed as entering homelessness in February, seven of which have never been in the system before. A total 10 people between the ages of 16-25 were represented in the homelessness figures for February, as well as 29 people with Indigenous identities and 24 families. That’s not to say that there aren’t reasons for optimism, as 10 households were listed as moving into long-term, permanent housing in February – the highest reported number since the county started regularly sharing homelessness figures in March of last year. December marked the highest number of individuals experiencing homelessness in Huron County since figures were made regularly available when 201 people, including children, were reported in the month’s share-out of figures. The December high point represented a doubling of those reported as experiencing homelessness in Huron County throughout 2024, with 100 people on the list in January of that year. The homelessness figures come through Huron County’s by-name list, which asks residents to voluntarily identify themselves if they’re experiencing homelessness. The list asks for information such as current location, age and gender, family status, health concerns, how long an individual has experienced homelessness, and if they have access to temporary shelter. County staff, though, have previously expressed concerns about the by-name list not encompassing the entirety of those experiencing homelessness in the region, meaning the actual figure could be higher. HURON EAST – A 32-year-old Central Huron resident was killed in a two-vehicle collision in Huron East just after 1:35 p.m We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentEmergency crews responded to a collision between a sport utility vehicle and a truck hauling a cattle trailer on Blyth Road near Hensall Road. According to Huron OPP, the driver of the truck was pronounced dead at the scene. The second driver was not injured. Neither vehicle had passengers on board. Police said several cattle had to be put down due to injuries sustained in the crash. The cause of the collision is being investigated. Those with information are asked to contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122. A 52-year-old Central Huron man has been charged with operation while impaired after police received a traffic hazard complaint on Dec. 23 just after 10:45 p.m. Huron OPP say they were contacted about a school bus that was blocking a lane of traffic on Kinburn Line in Central Huron. After speaking to the driver, police suspected the driver’s ability to operate the vehicle was impaired. Police said the driver had allegedly driven three different vehicles and managed to get all three, including the school bus, stuck in the snow. He was charged with operation while impaired — alcohol and drugs. The accused was arrested and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for Jan. 20 in Goderich. The involved vehicles were towed and impounded for seven days, and the driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days. Central Huron driver charged after traffic stop A 26-year-old Central Huron man was charged with operation while impaired after a traffic stop just after 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 22. Huron OPP say they conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle travelling on Huron Road near Goderich in Central Huron. Police spoke to the driver and alleged his ability to operate the motor vehicle was impaired. He was arrested for impaired operation and taken to the Sebringville OPP detachment for testing. The driver was charged with operation while impaired –- alcohol and drugs. He was additionally charged with an offence under the Highway Traffic Act and the Cannabis Control Act. The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days and his driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days. The man was later released from custody and has a court appearance scheduled in Goderich on Jan. 20. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy HURON – After four years serving as Huron County’s warden We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentMcNeil, the mayor of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh, had served a pair of two-year terms as the county’s warden, having first stepped into the role in 2021 and continuing until Nov. 27, 2024, when he presented the chain of office to acclaimed Warden Jamie Heffer of Morris-Turnberry. While speaking of why he first decided to pick up the gavel, McNeil said he saw it as an opportunity to serve a community that’s given so much to him. “Huron County has been so good to our family, and it was an opportunity for me to give back,” he said. “I am so appreciative of Huron County council for the opportunity that they provided me to be warden of Huron County.” McNeil’s responsibilities expanded in 2022 when he served as the Western Ontario Wardens Caucus vice-chair, and in 2023 and 2024, when he served as chair of the non-profit group that represents 15 counties in Southwestern Ontario. “It was a very engaging and fulfilling experience,” he said. McNeil found himself becoming warden at a unique time as the world navigated the complexities of the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced the county to find a new way of moving forward. “To be there with our staff and to support them to the best of my ability, it was hard on everyone,” he said. “None of us knew what the next step was going to be or what was going to happen. I did my best on behalf of Huron County council to support our staff through that.” Uncertainty was one of the more difficult challenges to overcome, McNeil said, but noted that Huron County’s staff were “simply amazing” as they pivoted and helped each other to support residents. One of those major pivots was the county’s embracing of technology in its day-to-day activities, which McNeil labelled as one of the “good things” to come from the pandemic that has lasted well beyond lockdowns. “If we had not experienced COVID, we would not have been forced to adapt to technology as quickly and rapidly as we did,” he said. “With the use of Zoom meetings, we were still able to stay in touch and have meetings, and it has proven to be very efficient and effective, both from a time and cost standpoint.” Throughout his time as warden, one of council’s central priorities was to tackle the issues of housing and homelessness, and McNeil said the county has seen success through two of its largest initiatives — the Sanders Street build in Exeter and the Gibbons Street build in Goderich, which both are adding to Huron County’s affordable housing stock. Exeter’s Sanders Street development is a 20-unit apartment building that officially opened Nov. 20, while the 40-unit Gibbons Street development in Goderich is expected to open in mid-2025. “I’m very proud of Huron County council that they had the fortitude and vision to go ahead with that,” he said. “It was not for the light of heart. (Gibbons Street) is going to cost $13.4 million to do it, and it is the right thing to do.” “There’s such a need for affordable housing, not only in Huron County but beyond, and Huron County has demonstrated that we’re doing something about it. We’re not just talking about it.” To make the Gibbons Street project a reality, McNeil said he discussed the idea with Goderich’s late mayor Myles Murdock and inquired about whether Huron County could purchase a site from the town to get shovels in the ground. “Myles was very receptive,” said McNeil. “On behalf of Huron County, I offered $1 to the town of Goderich for that land. He said, ‘It’s the right thing to do for Huron County, and we’ll sell you that land for $1.’ That’s what collaboration can accomplish when we all work together and don’t care who gets the credit.” McNeil said he learned a great deal during his time as warden, and one of the most important lessons is knowing the importance of showing respect for others. “When a person speaks to me about a particular issue, it’s important to them. It’s important for me to listen and to learn, not to respond,” he said. “It’s important to hear them and then do what I can to address the situation.” Building relationships is one of the key pillars of successfully bringing about positive change in Huron County, McNeil added. He said one of those fruitful relationships has been with Bruce Power, whose work to produce medical isotopes is an example of the region’s influence stretching beyond its borders with the county’s support. “What Bruce Power is doing with isotopes and the production of them for treatment of cancers, they’re helping the world,” he said. “To be able to support that, everyone in the world benefits.” Speaking to Heffer as he becomes Huron County’s new warden, McNeil offered some words of wisdom. “Empowering people, it’s just amazing what that achieves,” he said. “When we empower our staff, it is amazing what they do on behalf of Huron County council and our residents. Empowering staff, being supportive of staff and appreciative of staff, and treating everyone with respect, including every resident of Huron County, is very important.” While looking to the future, McNeil said he’s encouraged and proud of the opportunities Huron County council has created for coming generations. “What we have done and are doing, future generations will look back and thank us for it,” he said. “That’s what we want.” McNeil thanked both his family and Huron County’s staff for their support over the years as he’s served as warden. “I could not have given back to Huron County without their sacrifices,” he said. “I am totally indebted to our family for the support they have given me to provide me this opportunity. And to our staff, CAO Meighan Wark, and all of our staff at the corporation of the county of Huron, I’m totally indebted to them for their support and their friendship.” HURON – A draft of this year’s Huron County budget is proposing a 6.75 per cent increase to property taxes We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentIf passed by council, the median residential property, which is valued at $224,000 in Huron County using 2016 evaluations, will see its annual tax bill increase by almost $82. For farmland, the median property valued at about $1.05 million would have its taxes increase by nearly $96. Those increases would come as the 2025 draft budget aims to support a levy increase of more than $4.4 million, marking a nearly 8.4 per cent increase over the 2024 budget. Some of the largest projects featured in the 2025 budget include the rehabilitation of Bannockburn Bridge ($3.9 million), the second phase of Dashwood’s repaving ($2.55 million), and the paving and culvert replacement on County Road 7 ($6.9 million). According to county treasurer Michael Blumhagen, some of the pressures being seen in this year’s draft budget are the result of a lack of provincial funding for salaries, which has fallen short of required increases in collective agreements, particularly in the homes for the aged and emergency services. The county’s homes for the aged department has also faced consistent pressure over recent years as it has relied on costlier agency nursing staff to make up for shortfalls in staffing levels in the county’s two long-term care homes in Clinton and Brussels. While speaking to county council during the Jan. 8 meeting, Blumhagen said the use of agencies to staff those long-term care homes will cost $975,000 more than if the county were able to use its own staff in 2025. As well, provincial legislation which dictates that long-term care residents receive an average of four hours of direct care per day by March 31, 2025, will cost the county $750,000, adding 83,950 extra staff hours to the county facilities when compared with hours in 2021. Though the provincial legislation does include funding, Blumhagen said it’s not enough to cover agency staffing or other necessary costs, such as expansions to parking lots for staff. “That’s significant,” said Blumhagen. “There are some extra costs that are associated with this legislation.” But interim homes for the aged director Dana Mellor said the county is seeing a decline in agency use for staffing while the department has seen an increase in recruitment. “We’re hoping within the next few years you’ll see a significant reduction in agency use,” she said. Though not a finalized figure, the draft 2025 budget also incorporates an estimated $1.8-million operating surplus from the 2024 budget, which was largely brought on by lower spending for winter maintenance. But Blumhagen wrote in his report on the budget that the surplus may still decrease due to December’s snowy weather. Looking ahead, Blumhagen said he expects to see budget increases in 2026 and 2027, but noted there could be “light at the end of the tunnel” when looking beyond those years. “Once we get through this initial hump, I could see some moderation in terms of budgets,” he said, “but I do know that we will continue to have some pressure for some time being.” This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. A man was taken to hospital after the plane he was flying crash-landed in a Huron County farm field, police say. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police along with Huron East firefighters and Huron County paramedics responded to an airplane crash at about 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, police say. Police received a 911 call from the 68-year-old pilot after the plane crashed into a farm field near Newry Road, OPP said. That’s a rural area south of Wingham. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. The Central Huron man – the plane’s lone occupant – was attempting to land on a grass runway in a nearby field but was unable to stop, police said. The plane crossed over Newry Road and hit the ground on the opposite side of the roadway, police said. OPP said that when first responders arrived at the scene, the pilot was still inside the plane. He was taken to hospital where he was treated for minor injuries, police said. Emergency crews initially thought there were several people aboard but later determined they were witnesses who stopped to help the pilot, police said. A teenager from Leamington has had their licence suspended and vehicle impounded after police say they clocked a driver going 100 kilometres/hour over the speed limit on Tuesday morning. Ontario Provincial Police say a vehicle was spotted going 161 kilometres/hour in an area with a 60 km/h limit on the 400 block of Mersea Road 7, about eight kilometres north of Leamington. A 17-year-old has had their license suspended for 30 days and their vehicle impounded for 14 days, Ontario Provincial Police said. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account LondonNewsRoads slowly opening, travel advisory in effectBy Kristylee VarleyUpdated: February 20, 2025 at 1:53PM EST Published: February 20, 2025 at 5:49AM EST A two-vehicle collision in Huron East has claimed the life of a 32-year-old driver a sport utility vehicle and a truck hauling a cattle trailer collided on Blyth Road near Hensall Road The driver of the truck was pronounced dead at the scene while the driver of the other vehicle was not injured Some of the cattle being transported also had to be euthanized due to the severity of injuries The cause of the collision is still under investigation Huron County council will allow a rent increase for an affordable housing development in Goderich Council received a request from Affordable Housing Solutions Inc. which owns a 12-unit development on Strang Court The corporation's initial agreement with the county set rent at 80 per cent of an Alternate Average Market Rent The agreement doesn't allow a review of rents until 2030 but Affordable Housing requested an early review citing increased costs of operation and insurance Huron East Mayor Bernie MacLellan said they could meet somewhere in the middle "I'm not willing to go as high as what they've asked for if more of these groups want to come along and build more affordable housing.. I still think it's helping our overall community to have these outside groups take on these responsibility themselves," he said "I think it's reasonable to go the halfway point because if we can get more groups involved then the County and the taxpayers don't have to take on that responsibility in the future." The staff report recommended keeping this status quo but council opted to allow an increase to $1,000 to be in line with the maximum rent increase for the Huron County Housing Corporation Councillors asked if any of the residents were currently receiving subsidies to help with rent Director of Social and Property Services Barbara Hall told them financial help may not be available assuming we have funding available to provide subsidies," she told council so anyone requiring subsidies would have to go on a waitlist quite frankly We receive some funding through the Canada Ontario Housing Benefit and we exhaust it at the beginning of the year or whenever we receive that so there would potentially be no subsidy for those particular households The rent increase would only be for new incoming tenants that are filling vacancies The Municipality of Huron East was forced to turn off the Seaforth siren last week after an order from the local Health Unit Huron Perth Public Health filed the order after testing found the siren exceeded the World Health Organization’s Guideline for single noise events The Health Unit recommended turning it off back in November, but council chose to keep it going The recent order forced the Municipality to shut if off by January 31 Councillor Larry McGrath called the investigation a waste of time we have people starving and this is what we choose to spend our health money," he said I think this is just utterly ridiculous but unfortunately It just boggles my mind how far people will go to pursue something as frivolous as something that goes once or twice a week." Mayor Bernie MacLellan reminded him that the Health Unit was just doing its job responding to a resident complaint He also said it wouldn't take much to get under that unsafe level and she said if you could drop it five per cent as far as the noise rating goes Staff will bring a report back to council on whether the siren can be lowered to a noise level below 110 decibels as well as other options to alert residents to firefighters responding to a call including flashing green lights near the fire station LondonNewsFive injured in two vehicle crash in Huron CountyBy Scott MillerPublished: October 28, 2024 at 5:14PM EDT LondonNewsFatal crash reported in Huron CountyBy Kristylee VarleyPublished: November 25, 2024 at 1:32PM EST The Municipality of Huron East announced this week that it is now accepting grant applications for 2025 Grant funding is available to community organizations and volunteer groups to support programs and projects that provide immediate or near-term benefits to the residents of Huron East Council will evaluate the requests and approve grants based on a criteria outlined in the Municipal Grants Program Guidelines Any funding must be spent within the calendar year There is also funds available for commercial industrial and agricultural property enhancements through the Community Improvement Program or accessibility improvements; agri-business innovation; and vacant and underutilized property conversion or expansion The deadline to apply for the CIP grants is April 25 at 4 p.m To find out more, visit the Huron East website An open house and school closing celebration will be held at Sacred Heart voiced by students in grades one through eight are running as part of Mental Health Week and Catholic Education Week Point Edward Fire and Rescue is reminding boaters of the importance of carrying all safety equipment onboard Lambton OPP said first responders were called to the intersection of Brigden Road and Petrolia Line at 2:20 p.m proposed the public-private partnership during a city council meeting on April 29 asking members to support the pilot project and designate nine areas to be used as parking locations HURON – Residents in Blyth may soon have access to a new space for childcare after Huron County agreed to award $350,000 of startup funding to North Huron to expand its childcare services in the underserved community We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentCouncillors awarded the grant during the Dec. 18 county council meeting to the township that is aiming to create 26 new childcare spaces in Blyth. The county’s Ontario Works and children’s services manager, Cheryl Patience, spoke to council during the meeting about the grant that is funded through Ontario’s Education Ministry. The ministry provides annual startup funding to the county that is earmarked for expanding childcare in the region. “It is a developing area that is underserved and it requires parents to travel for childcare needs,” she said. The ministry has tasked Huron County with creating an additional 175 childcare spaces by 2026 as access to childcare spaces continues to be an increasing issue for parents throughout Canada while the industry navigates staffing shortages. North Huron already provides childcare services in Wingham on weekdays, but the township’s wait list had reached more than 180 children by September 2024. Though North Huron had previously considered the second floor of the Blyth arena and community hall as a potential location for a childcare centre, further investigation found that the location would require substantial renovations. According to a report presented to North Huron’s council in September, building a new space for childcare in Blyth may be a more cost-effective strategy. North Huron aims to open the proposed new childcare space in Blyth by September 2025. The move may be the first of several in North Huron aiming to expand the community’s childcare options, as the township’s staff wrote in their report that they’re considering applying for further funding in 2026 to expand Wingham’s childcare spaces. Members of Huron County council shared their excitement at the possibility of expanding childcare in the community. “I’m really happy that they’re expanding it,” said Coun. Bernie MacLellan. “There is a need for the service, absolutely.” EXETER – The fourth and final awareness campaign of the year has been launched by Huron County’s Community Safety and Well-Being Plan oversight committee bringing attention to the issue of housing stability and homelessness throughout the region We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentThe latest in the string of public awareness campaigns kicked off on Oct bringing together service groups to highlight their work to help some of the county’s most vulnerable residents The campaign also aims to debunk myths about homelessness and to promote thinking about the subject in a way that considers how an individual becomes homeless The launch of the campaign marks the end of a year of similar campaigns introduced by the committee that have focused on other topics that are considered priorities South Huron Mayor George Finch spoke during a Sept He pointed to the rising number of individuals experiencing homelessness in Huron County and mentioned some of the work that’s being done by the county to address the needs of the community such as the Bennett Street development in Goderich According to Huron County’s September monthly homelessness report there are at least 135 individuals experiencing homelessness in the county while 120 are facing chronic homelessness –- a figure that has continued to rise throughout most of 2024 While these figures are staggering and simply unacceptable it is important to recognize that housing and homelessness are issues across Ontario United Way Perth-Huron community impact and research director Kristin Crane said though housing is often considered a commodity adequate housing is considered a human right according to Canadian and international law She estimated that more than one in four Huron County households can’t afford a one-bedroom apartment at 2023 rental prices “Finding a rental that matches income levels is out of reach for many people,” she said “Rents aren’t affordable for many full-time working individuals looking at our top sectors from across Huron County and the situation is extremely dire for anyone who receives social assistance benefits Crane called for more housing that matches the needs of the community such as attainable rentals and rent-geared-to-income units noting that Huron County may need more than 1,000 units to meet the growing needs of residents we need more housing that meets low to moderate income levels,” she said As the United Way works to address the concerns of the community Crane pointed to Huron County’s two connection centres in Exeter and Wingham as an example of how the group is improving the lives of residents “Connection centres offer more than a much-needed meal or showers and laundry facilities,” she said “They provide a way to get connected to essential services and have time with compassionate professionals.” Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Huron Perth Addiction and Mental Health Services CEO Catherine Hardman spoke during the press event taking the opportunity to highlight some of the initiatives her agency offers such as its own connection centres in Stratford and Wingham as well as the Heart to Home Shelter Outreach and Housing Stability program This program provides access to housing and services through a hotel to those in need but the program is shifting to a new “abridged housing” model later this year that will instead use CMHA and Huron County housing units to house as many as 14 individuals for as long as three months while they seek more permanent housing solutions “This program will run through the entire year not just during the winter months,” she said “The hope is that we will be able to support more individuals throughout the year and find appropriate housing we will continue to work with them and our community partners to support them to stay housed and integrate them into the community.” Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance outpatient mental health manager Rodney Phillips said one of the main goals of the campaign is to remind the public to “be kind” when speaking about homelessness in the community “Our campaign will continue to inform on how homelessness is an issue that can affect mostly anyone in our community and that many factors that can lead to homelessness can really be outside someone’s control,” said Phillips “Some of those factors can be trying to leave a violent situation the lack of equitable and affordable housing.” Huron Health System chief nursing executive and vice-president of clinical services Lynn Higgs described the connection between mental-health struggles and homelessness as “complex,” and said those who suffer from mental-health struggles are at a greater risk of being unhoused or unemployed the trauma and stress of being homeless can lead to or worsen mental-health issues “A staggering percentage of homeless individuals report suffering from mental-health issues such as depression anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder leaving little room for emotional well-being This chronic stress can lead to a cycle of mental-health decline making it increasingly difficult for individuals to seek help or engage with support services.” Higgs said the stigma surrounding homelessness can also act as a barrier to help often preventing unhoused individuals from reaching out to services that may be able to provide aid “Many people view homelessness through the lens of judgment LondonNewsHit and run crash being investigated in Huron CountyBy Kristylee VarleyPublished: November 08, 2024 at 10:37AM EST HURON – Speed limits near many Huron County intersections and small communities will soon be changed to slow traffic We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentAfter a motion was passed by county council during the Aug. 14 meeting, many busy intersections on county roads will have a 70-kilometre-per-hour zone added between 50 km/h and 90 km/h zones, easing drivers into the lower speed limit areas. According to a report presented during the meeting, more than a dozen areas throughout Huron County will be impacted by the change, including both ends of Benmiller on County Road 1, County Road 2 south of Dashwood, and County Road 84 east of St. Joseph. The implementation of 70 km/h zones is intended to ease drivers into lower speed limit zones, removing the sudden 40 km/h change seen on many of the county’s roads as drivers enter smaller communities and approach intersections. Coun. George Finch, who made the motion to implement the new zones, spoke in favour of the move and commended county staff for their speed in bringing the strategy before council. “It’s a great strategy for traffic calming to make these intersections safer,” said Finch. “Our greatest responsibility, quite honestly, is to the safety of the public who elected us.” Finch, a retired police officer, said the issue of traffic speeds in Huron County’s communities recently came to his attention after he received a call from a Winchelsea resident regarding a collision that had occurred in the community. “The person who was involved in that accident was a graduating student from South Huron high school, and had circumstances been different, it would have been a totally different incident,” said Finch. “To act so quickly, not just at that intersection, but across the county, I think is just amazing.” Winchelsea, a small community about 10 minutes east of Exeter, includes an intersection with a two-way stop sign but didn’t previously feature a speed limit reduction below the posted 90 km/h limit on County Road 11. Under the new changes, a 70 km/ h zone, as well as a 50 km/h zone, are being implemented. Huron County OPP will have a new detachment commander beginning next week Inspector Jason Younan will be leaving the role he has served in for nearly 10 years He first took over as detachment commander on August 31 a member of the Huron County OPP detachment board shared the news at Tuesday's council meeting "Detachment Commander Jason Younan has issued his resignation," said Steffler "Commander Younan thanks everyone and he's moving to critical incident He's been with us for 10 years and I can honestly say he's an excellent person for the role and he'll continue to thrive So just letting people know we'll have a new detachment commander effective January 20." Staff Sgt Ryan Olmstead will be the Acting Inspector for the detachment until a permanent Inspector is selected HURON – The latest report outlining homelessness in Huron County points to a steady rise in homelessness since the start of 2024 We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentAccording to the July Huron Housing and Homelessness Monthly Share-Out at least 129 individuals were experiencing homelessness in Huron County marking an increase of 11 people since June while 26 individuals identified as Indigenous 111 on the list were considered to be “chronically homeless,” meaning they’ve experienced homelessness for six months or more in the past year Huron County gathers information about homelessness through a by-name list where members of the public can voluntarily identify themselves as experiencing homelessness have previously noted the by-name list can leave some individuals out of the equation so the number of individuals listed is considered a minimum number of those in the county experiencing homelessness The rate of homelessness has continued to increase in Huron County since February when the county last saw a drop in the rate as 96 individuals were on the by-name list Though the rate has steadily increased since then it does represent an overall reduction from last year’s homelessness levels when 169 individuals were identified as experiencing homelessness in the county Though homelessness rates have continued to rise in Huron County in 2024 there are also signs of residents being helped through housing struggles The county reported that five individuals who had been experiencing homelessness were moved into long-term and permanent housing in July making it the second most successful month reported this year for finding housing for those on the by-name list Homelessness has long been a topic of discussion in Huron County and the council chambers as the county seeks to help those without housing The county recently greenlit a shift to a new shelter model moving away from an approach where individuals were housed in a Goderich motel to one using a property owned by the Canadian Mental Health Association as well as two Huron County Housing Corporation units Several county projects are also in the works to provide further affordable housing including the $13.2-million Gibbons Street project that will create 40 rental units as well as a project on Sanders Street East in Exeter that will add 20 units to the community LondonNewsOPP investigating serious single vehicle collision near SeaforthBy Kate Otterbein Published: September 22, 2024 at 8:55AM EDT LondonNewsDate set for tribunal hearing on controversial Huron County gravel pitBy Scott MillerPublished: November 22, 2024 at 8:31PM EST HURON – Huron County’s economic development department has just launched its 2025 SLED project which provides funding of as much as $10,000 for local projects We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentOrganizations eligible for SLED (Supporting Local Economic Development) grants include registered non-profits A county press release said eligible projects must take place in Huron County and focus on priorities identified in the county’s 2022-2025 economic development strategic plan local food and projects focused on youth or newcomers in collaboration with the Huron County accessibility advisory committee the county has launched a new AccessSLED program that offers funding of as much as $1,000 to support projects that enhance accessibility and inclusivity in Huron Funding is available to private and local businesses LondonNewsOPP rescue two people from tractor in rising waterBy Kate OtterbeinPublished: March 08, 2025 at 9:19AM EST KitchenerNewsMultiple crashes reported in Huron County and Perth CountyBy Shelby KnoxPublished: March 01, 2025 at 1:57PM EST LondonNewsTwo injured in Huron County crashBy Fiona RobertsonPublished: September 17, 2024 at 8:54PM EDT KitchenerNewsTwo rescued from tractor after being stranded by rising flood watersBy Jennifer K. BakerPublished: March 07, 2025 at 9:52PM EST Council for the Municipality of Huron East wants to keep the Seaforth siren going Huron Perth Public Health recommended stopping use of the siren after an inspection showed outdoor measurements exceeded the World Health Organization maximum noise level guidance for single noise events Councillor Larry McGrath said he was tired of discussing the matter as council had already expressed its wish to keep the siren in place let the the thing blow; this is so stupid," he said "It's a fire alarm that goes not every single day But it's an issue of safety for the firemen Council members said that they'd already had this discussion around stopping the siren finding a way to keep it operational after dispatch centres moved from Stratford to Owen Sound the siren had a timer installed so that it doesn't go off between 9 p.m Mayor Bernie MacLellan warned members that ignoring the recommendation could leave them open to legal recourse "If that's the direction of council that's fine make the motion and we vote on it," he said "I'm just going to be interested in the argument when you get to court and say 'Every other town that doesn't have a siren how can you justify the fact that they're safe and you wouldn't be?'" the fire sirens were traditionally used as the main notification system for volunteer firefighters But with firefighters now able to receive more detailed timely and accurate information right to their phones Huron Perth Public Health said it is reviewing Council’s decision and considering next steps A 51-year-old man is facing a mischief charge after a vehicle was damaged in Seaforth Huron OPP were called just before midnight on Sunday by a person reporting that someone had just vandalized their vehicle Officers investigating the incident located a suspect still in the area and made an arrest A 51-year-old man of no fixed address is charged with mischief under $5,000 He has been remanded into custody with a future court appearance scheduled in Goderich court Provincial police are reporting a tragic end to a missing person case in the Goderich area police announced that a 16-year-old boy named Hunter who had been missing since last week had been found deceased Police received a report about three hours later concerning a teen missing from a property on South Street in Goderich Police do not believe his death was suspicious in nature The Huron County OPP is thanking the public for its assistance in the search for Hunter and excitement at this year’s Empowerment Day.