During the Oct. 6 regular North Huron Council meeting, Reeve Paul Heffer, supported by Coun. Anita van Hittersum, pulled an item from the correspondence received, agenda item 4.3.8. titled Township of Woolwich - Resolution – Bill C-61 First Nations Clean Water Act.
Students tackle food insecurity awareness during 30-hour famine
While most teenagers are focused on social media and the latest fashion trends, two F. E. Madill high school students are turning their attention to community service.
Tony McQuail urges action against international humanitarian crisis
Local farmer, grassroots advocate for peace, and current candidate in the federal NDP leadership race Tony McQuail, is challenging what he describes as a systematic genocide in Gaza and urging Canadians to recognize the complex historical roots of the conflict.
Gorrie residents voice concerns over project to conservation authority
Two women from Gorrie, Sonya Graham and Analis Hamers, shared their concerns about the naturalization project in the Gorrie Conservation Area at a recent Maitland Conservation (MC) Board meeting.
North Huron to cap Gypsy Lane RV dumping station, municipal staff directed to seek user-pay options
WINGHAM - Public Works Director Kevin Watson submitted a report to North Huron Council on Oct. 6, seeking direction on the status of the Gypsy Lane RV dumping station and plans for this service moving forward.
RALP initiative funds environmental projects on farmland
WROXETER - Are you a farmer with marginal/low-quality land, erosion-prone areas, or wet/unproductive field sections?
Horticultural Society hosts Thanksgiving event
WINGHAM - The Wingham and District Horticultural Society held a special Thanksgiving event prior to its October regular meeting.
Invisible Wounds a beacon of hope for rural first responders
WINGHAM - In the face of personal adversity, Deborah MacDonald chose not to retreat into silence. Instead, she turned her battle with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) into a beacon of hope for the courageous first responders in rural Southwestern Ontario.
Coalition explores Bill 5 concerns through series
Bill 5 (Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act) continues to raise concerns around issues of…
Packed house supports community meal program despite competition from Jays
WINGHAM - Despite competing with a Toronto Blue Jays playoff game, over 100 community members packed the Wingham United Church last Sunday to support the Wingham Free Lunch program, run by seven local churches. They raised more than $1,000 through a benefit concert by the Chapelaires.
Practical jokes, a whistling musician and the ‘Vine Pullers’: Campbell Cork journies into Wingham’s past
WINGHAM - The Wingham and Area Historical Society (WAHS) had a special visitor at its Oct. 1 meeting, bringing in local historian and author Campbell Cork to share some of his stories about the small rural town.
Request for Walt Disney family signage installation at Pioneer Conservation Area denied
A request from the Disney’s of Huron County Project Group to place a sign highlighting the Disney family’s connection to the area in Bluevale was denied after a lengthy discussion.
Maitland River Elementary School hosts Terry Fox Run
After a general assembly informing the children about Terry Fox and his legacy, the inspired runners made their way over to the track.
Diwali celebration set for Oct. 19
The Huron Seva Foundation, in partnership Huron County Immigration Partnership, recently announced their upcoming Diwali 2025 celebration, which will take place this year at F. E. Madill Secondary School.
North Huron Council reviews financial impact of 2024 recreation fee increases; explores cost recovery options
A report from Director of Recreation and Children’s Services Kelly Steiss informed North Huron Council of the impact the 2024 recreation fee increases and changes had on the township, including considerable revenue losses following fee adjustments and the elimination of popular membership options.
