Two projects have been approved by the Waterloo Region Community Foundation (WRCF) to disperse grants from the Leland and Thora Vance Funds.
Wingham Air Cadets braved the frigid cold for their fundraising bottle drive
The Wingham Air Cadets braved the frigid cold on Sat. Jan. 18 to hold their fundraising bottle…
Wingham Ironmen earn split weekend with win against Walkerton
The Wingham Ironmen earned a split in weekend games Friday and Saturday.
St. John’s Ambulance Therapy Dogs program visit Wingham
The friends visited as part of a Tanner Steffler Foundation initative.
Planning underway for CKNX centennial anniversary
The Wingham & Area Historical Society (WAHS) is undertaking a unique project for the 100th anniversary of CKNX.
County budget talks highlight capital needs, personnel challenges
Huron County officials are grappling with a proposed 8.39 per cent increase in the 2025 municipal budget, driven by several factors, including aging infrastructure and rising personnel costs.
Listowel Minor Hockey hosts ‘Hockey Days’ event
istowel Minor Hockey Association (LMHA) held its annual LMHA Hockey Days on Jan 25 and 26, showcasing local youth teams on non-stop action hockey.
MVCA sets date, agenda for AGM
Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) finalized plans for their Annual General Meeting (AGM), with board members confirming the date and final agenda.
Pet rescue holds Wingham event to raise awareness of feline plight
Adopt-A-Pet Rescue, Lucknow, held a special event at the Pet Value Wingham location on Jan. 18. The event featured several kittens and cats rescued from various places in the area, all looking for new “fur-ever” homes.
Hefty price tag to resolve issue at Blyth sewage plant
Director of Public Works Dax McCallister presented a report to council on Jan. 13, asking for pre-budget approval for the rental of temporary Mobile Disc Filters at the Blyth Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), which will come with a hefty price tag for North Huron.
Coldest Night of the Year walk set for Feb. 22 in Wingham
The United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is once again gearing up for its annual Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) fundraiser, and they are inviting everyone to join them for this family-friendly winter event in support of local individuals experiencing hurt, hunger and homelessness.
Huron budget talks begin with a 8.39% levy hike on table
County Treasurer Michael Blumhagen presented the first draft of the Huron County 2025 budget to councillors at the Jan. 8 regular meeting, proposing a levy increase of $4,434,779 or 8.39 per cent year over year to a total of $57,261,386
Huron County updates aggregate strategy; council grapples with balancing extraction and community interests
County councillors discussed the county’s updated aggregate strategy, with some raising concerns about balancing the economic needs of the industry with environmental protection and community interests.
Happy New Year from the Bilyeas
As we bring in the new year of 2025, my husband Chris and I wish you, our new community, the…
MC board discuss balancing naturalization and public aesthetics in Gorrie
Lockie noted that the naturalized area will develop more diversity and visual appeal as the native plants and vegetation mature.
