Clients of OneCare Home and Community Support Services were treated to a special Christmas event on Dec. 13 when the Sacred Heart preschool children came to sing Christmas carols and give their hosts special handmade cards.
My Christmas wish for those who are alone this season
In this time of Christmas cheer, family gatherings and all the glitter that goes with it, my thoughts drift to those suffering during this Christmas season.
Railings finally installed on ramp at Wingham Town Hall
Finishing touches are underway on the Wingham Townhall ramp project with railings being installed early last week. The construction fencing is still in place in this photo taken on Dec. 13.
North Huron fire truck rolls over en route to barn fire
A North Huron fire truck rolled into a ditch while responding to a barn fire northwest of Wingham on Dec. 18.
North Huron’s new council chambers ready to host meetings
The new North Huron council chambers is nearly finished at the Royal Oaks Health and Wellness Centre, located at 271 Francis St. in Wingham. The next North Huron council meeting will be held on Jan. 15, 2024, at 6 p.m., in the new council chambers. Pictured: The new meeting place for council on Dec.
Wingham Historical Society celebrates Christmas past
Memories were shared with laughter and nostalgia during the Wingham Historical Society’s final meeting of 2023, held at the Alice Munro Library on Dec. 13.
Maitland River Elementary School hosts holiday concert
Maitland River Elementary School held its annual Holiday Show on Dec. 18 and 19. Students performed several holiday numbers, much to the delight of the crowd.
Staff to seek snow removal solutions for busy Wingham intersection
All North Huron councillors approved a notice of motion by Coun. Mitch Wright on Monday night.
Blyth New Year’s Eve fireworks show set for Dec. 31
New Year’s Eve in Blyth will again be filled with the fabulous sights and sounds of fireworks that will bring in 2024 with new hopes and dreams.
‘Selfies with Santa’ at Sleep Culture
Sleep Culture in Listowel held its annual ‘selfie with Santa’ event on Dec. 10. Harper Schlauch, 10, stopped in with her mom to drop off some donations for local food hampers and take a selfie with the jolly elf himself.
VIP visit
Santa and Mrs. Claus visited the Christmas Market held at the Listowel Legion on Sat. Dec. 9. The big man was available to take photos and wishes from the children on hand at the event. Pictured with him is George and his grandmother.
Shoreline bluffs continue to be at a high risk of collapse
Maitland Conservation (MC) and Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) are warning landowners and the public that the shoreline bluffs are at a high risk of collapse, urging people to be aware of the imminent danger and take precautions.
Warden commemorates lives of victims on National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Warden Glen McNeil opened the Huron County council meeting on Dec. 6 with heartfelt words of commemoration, recognizing National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
South Bruce CLC hosts Q&A with Finland DGR tour participants
South Bruce Deputy Clerk Vivian Kennedy moderated a discussion with attendees of this year’s tour of the Onkalo Deep Geological Repository (DGR) in Finland, who answered submitted questions from community members during the Dec. 7 online Community Liaison Committee (CLC) meeting.
Convicted Wingham restaurant owner’s appeal heard in court
The owner of a Wingham restaurant was back in court on Wednesday, Dec. 6 to present evidence in an appeal of his conviction for failing to comply with Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) officers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
