his issue of the Exeter Examiner is our special Remembrance Day edition, marking a day where we take time from our lives to reflect on the past while remembering the importance of pushing for peace in our present and our future. As years pass and the memories of the most recent truly global conflicts fade, I worry that we are losing a connection to the lessons of the past that are vital to the act of remembrance.

South Huron’s new mayor says priorities in the next four years will include job creation, increasing affordability, and looking at the municipality’s recreation programs. A long-time councillor for Usborne Ward, Oke handily won election over incumbent George Finch and former mayor Maureen Cole.

South Huron council has given its blessing to a condominium project that will add 34 dwelling units in the southeast section of Exeter. The condominium units will be contained in three stacked townhome buildings on land that is next to the Pinnacle subdivision. While South Huron council voted unanimously in favour of the project, the plan still has to be approved by the County of Huron.

The holiday season trumpets its arrival with a much-loved tradition for area residents and those much further away who make their way to Huron Ridge Greenhouses near Zurich for its annual Poinsettia Festival. Starting Nov. 12 and running through to Dec. 5, people make the pilgrimage to enjoy the magical experience. Regular hours for this free event are Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

When South Huron’s new municipal council officially takes over Nov. 15 there will be some fresh faces, some veterans, and some current councillors sitting in new positions.

South Huron Ladies Slo Pitch League is demanding answers from municipal council after garbage went uncollected, a toilet was left blocked, and there were toilet paper shortages during a recent tournament in Exeter.