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In a community like South Huron, many of the things residents value most only exist because someone volunteers to make them happen. Few people embody that more clearly than Darren Kints. Growing up with parents who were heavily involved in volunteering through sports and the Ladies’ Auxiliary, Kints said he’s always been around the realm of volunteering.

Friendly rivalries and community spirit filled the South Huron Recreation Centre as the third annual charity hockey tournament returned.

CAO’s pay set at $189,371 Accepting the recommendation of its CAO Performance Review Committee, the annual remuneration of CAO Rebekah Msuya-Collison was set at $189,371 for the year. Additionally, council voted to continue the professional development allowance at $15,000.

Holidays like Easter are times when many find joy in the traditions that have been passed down through generations. Whether it’s eating fish and chips on Good Friday, hunting for Easter eggs or getting excited for the Easter Bunny to visit with treats, those traditions can shape the holiday experience and make it a little more joyful.

With Huron County approving its 2026 budget on March 18, it looks like we’re entering an age of tightening purse strings and measured spending. However, I can’t help but lament what we’re losing in the process.

The fate of Hensall Heritage Hall remains uncertain as Bluewater explores selling the property that once housed the village’s council chambers. The municipality had previously been searching for a long-term tenant for the property’s upper hall that municipal staff suggested could be used for housing projects, a creative workspace, offices or community programming.

The mayors of Bluewater, South Huron and Lambton Shores admit roads, bridges, sewer and water systems might not seem exciting.

Farmland rental rates held steady in Huron County in 2025, while several counties saw drops, according to a University of Guelph report by the department of food, agricultural and resource economics.

The Zurich arena will once again be filled with toys and collectors as the Zurich Toy Show and Sale returns. The annual event will take place April 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., bringing more than 50 vendors to the Zurich arena for a day filled with opportunities for finding unique collectibles and interesting toys.

Preparations for the South Huron Community Theatre’s latest production are well underway with the first performance date quickly approaching. The community theatre is presenting “Give Our Regards to Broadway,” a cabaret-style show that pays homage to iconic Broadway songs.

Many of the choices and freedoms women have today exist thanks to a group of intrepid young women in 1920s known as “flappers.” The lifestyle freedoms those young women made possible not only enriched their future, but also the present.

What began more than 30 years ago with a handful of girls’ fastball teams in small Huron County communities has grown into a thriving regional league, offering hundreds of young athletes a place to play and thrive.

The South Huron Hospital Auxiliary’s popular rummage sale is set to return this spring, continuing a long-standing community tradition that supports patient care at South Huron Hospital. The large annual sale will take place at the South Huron Recreation Centre arena floor on Friday, May 29, from 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, May 30, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Donations are being accepted on Thursday, May 28, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the South Huron Recreation Centre’s Zam

There’s no doubt that there are those who might think starting a new newspaper in 2026 is a strange choice in this modern digital world. But when I took to social media to announce that the first issue of the Exeter Examiner was available, I received a reminder of why it’s more important than ever to have locally owned and staffed newspapers — especially in a small community like ours.

Huron County council has approved its 2026 budget, omitting the proposed roundabout at County Road 83 and Airport Line despite warnings that the county could be liable if someone is injured at the busy intersection.

Thousands of snowy-white tundra swans announce their arrival each year around the final weeks of winter, and their presence is heralded as a promise of spring. The chatty birds communicate with others flying in their group with honking or bugling sounds.

Three dogs are still one too many in a South Huron household. After debating a staff report suggesting South Huron’s animal control bylaw be revised to allow three dogs per dwelling, council voted to stick with the current limit.

South Huron will lose its representation on the local conservation authority under the Ontario government’s latest consolidation plan. The same goes for other municipal councils such as Bluewater, Huron East and Lucan Biddulph.

An annual craft show in Lucan is ramping up for another year of welcoming a diverse slate of artisans to the community, continuing its decade-long tradition of being a space for crafters to find their footing in the sometimes overwhelming realm of shows. Held on Mother’s Day weekend each year, the Not Your Mother’s Craft Show is organized by Sheena and Dave Clark, who have lived in Lucan for 21 years.

Residents and visitors in Lambton Shores now have a new option for getting around, thanks to a locally built transportation service with a focus on reliability, community and connection. Launched in mid-February, Dabs Cabs is a Grand Bend-based taxi and shuttle service founded by Robert Latta and his partner, Yasmine Kennedy, who have called the area home for the past three years.