Bruce County reps advocate for rural issues at ROMA conference

Bruce County reps advocate for rural issues at ROMA conference
The Lucknow Sentinel
Leaders from across the province gathered in Toronto from Jan. 18 to 20 for the annual Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference, including members of Bruce County council and staff. “The Rural Ontario Municipal Association Conference is a fantastic event where we can showcase what makes Bruce County unique. We
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Bruce County sets 10-year housing targets 

Bruce County sets 10-year housing targets 
The Lucknow Sentinel
Bruce County set new 10-year housing targets to help ensure construction of the required 4,040 new housing units needed to meet the diverse needs of residents are built.
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Wingham’s Coldest Night of the Year walk to benefit connection centre

Wingham’s Coldest Night of the Year walk to benefit connection centre
The Lucknow Sentinel
The walk has raised more than $100,000 for the Northern Huron Connection Centre over the past four years.
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London teen who built wooden car turns focus to new, bigger challenge

London teen who built wooden car turns focus to new, bigger challenge
The London Free Press
Already known for building a wooden electric vehicle while in high school, a London engineering student is now set to unveil a modular home prototype he believes could help address the city’s housing and homelessness crises. While modular homes aren’t a new concept, Ribal Zebian – now a student at
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County tackles the growing problem of homeless encampments

County tackles the growing problem of homeless encampments
The Kincardine Independent
(By Pauline Kerr) The issue of homelessness and encampments received extensive discussion during 2026 budget deliberations during the Nov. 30 meeting of council. To read the entire article and see … Continue reading County tackles the growing problem of homeless encampments →
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Pilot program to send Huron paramedics, mental health workers to homeless encampments

Pilot program to send Huron paramedics, mental health workers to homeless encampments
The Lucknow Sentinel
HURON – A new pilot program launching in Huron County is aiming to confront the growing rates of homelessness in the county head on. The Community Paramedic Homelessness Outreach program is set to launch Wednesday, Sept. 10, and will see Huron County paramedics and Huron housing and homelessness services staff
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London researcher, Sarnia harmonica player named to Order of Canada

The London Free Press
A London researcher who focuses on poverty and homelessness and a celebrated harmonica player and composer from Sarnia are among 83 people appointed Monday to the Order of Canada. Gov. Gen. Mary Simon announced the appointments of Cheryl Forchuk and Mike Stevens for their contributions to the nation. “Forchuk is an esteemed nurse scientist at […]
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Motorcyclists roar into Port Dover for Friday the 13th rally

The London Free Press
Friday the 13th in Port Dover isn’t just a rally reserved for motorcycle enthusiasts but an opportunity for Norfolk County transplants to come home.
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