First Nations people across Canada are mourning the loss of one of their strongest advocates and chair of the commission that investigated the history of residential schools, helping to create the Truth and Reconciliation 94 Calls to Action.
Huron County’s Cenotaphs: Preserving the legacies
Local historian David Yates has written another historical book. This one is meant to encourage people not to forget the importance of their local cenotaphs.
Historical society AGM to feature cenotaph story
The Wingham and Area Historical Society will hold its first Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday, Nov. 15, starting at 5 p.m.
North Huron Council approves amendment for local motocross track
North Huron Council approved a three-year renewal of the temporary use bylaw, which allows for motocross events on a property on Glens Hill Road.
Plan for transformation of train station in Wingham to youth centre showcased at open house on Oct. 25
The Station Youth Centre held an open house event on Oct. 25, holding tours of the soon-to-be repurposed train station, raising funds for the renovation plans and offering a free dinner from Brammy’s Food Truck.
MVCA Southern Lake Huron Coastal Action Plan moving forward
WROXETER – The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) board members received exciting news…
Please think before you speak. Part 2
As I finish my first week back at Midwestern Newspapers after participating in the CJF-CBC…
Enbridge Gas gives $5,000 cheque to South Bruce Fire Rescue Service
Enbridge Gas representative Desiree Swance presented a $5,000 cheque to the South Bruce Fire Rescue Service on Oct. 17 at the Teeswater Fire Station.
North Huron noise bylaw remains the same
The noise bylaw in North Huron will not change.
Connecting with the Land: Indigenous knowledge keepers lead reflective trail walk at R2R conference in Blyth
The R2R 2024 (R2R24) assembly returned to Blyth at the Memorial Community Hall for the Canadian Centre for Rural Creativity’s 10th anniversary.
Restoring Balance: How Indigenous knowledge can guide ecological renewal
Conservationists, environmentalists, and communities are recognizing the urgent need for environmental restoration and conservation, and many are turning to Indigenous knowledge and practices to help revitalize the land.
North Huron’s new Fire Chief is a familiar face in town
The newest Director of Fire and Emergency Management, also known as Fire Chief, is one of Wingham’s own and a very familiar face to the townsfolk in North Huron.
The Wingham Falcons hosted their third Cricket Tournament in North Huron
Organizers said this tournament was the best attended event to date.
New experience in the offing – See you in October
I have some exciting news to share with you. Earlier this year, I submitted an application to the Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) and CBC Indigenous for a journalism fellowship opportunity. I was not one of the selected journalists.
The Tipi of Huron Perth host well-attended open house event
GOWANSTOWN – The Tipi of Huron Perth held an open house event on Sat. Aug. 24.
