Royal Canadian Legion Branch 259 commemorated Decoration Day 2024 with special honours to esteemed First World War One flying ace Lt. Col. Andrew McKeever on June 22 at the Fairview Cemetery in Listowel.
Wingham Homecoming 2024 – a community celebration
The 2024 Wingham Homecoming celebration is approaching quickly, and organizer Joe Carter is overwhelmed with the support he and his wife Heidi have received since announcing they would take over organizing the event late last year.
Council approves cross-border water and sewer connection policy
North Huron council approved a cross-border water and sewer connection policy at the June 3 regular council meeting, and the bylaw passed unchallenged at the June 17 meeting.
LEMC’s fourth annual Father’s Day Car, Truck, Bike show a success
The Listowel Evangelical Missionary Church held its 4th annual Father’s Day Car, Truck and Bike show on Sunday, June 16.
Maitland River Elementary School holds annual school picnic
Maitland River Elementary School held their annual school picnic and play-a-thon June 17
Bear-y good time at Teddy Bear Family Play Day
North Perth EarlyON Child and Family Centre held its annual Teddy Bear Family Play Day on June 15 at Listowel Memorial Park. The well-attended event featured a variety of fun and interactive play zones including a rock climbing wall, inflatables, train rides and teddy bears.
Wingham fireworks display moved to June 30
North Huron council approved a request from Community Engagement Coordinator Denise Lockie to change the date of Wingham’s annual Canada Day fireworks show from July 1 to June 30 to “enhance the homecoming experience,” Lockie said in her report.
Heffer proposes changes to public commentary at council meetings
Reeve Paul Heffer put forth a Notice of Motion at the June 17 regular council meeting to have staff investigate how other municipalities receive public comments during their meetings.
Township declines to pay for work at Wingham Columbus Centre
The Township of North Huron will not pay for what it calls unauthorized work at the Wingham Columbus Centre Hall after receiving an invoice for $74,145.91 from the hall operators.
Tennis/Pickle Ball courts at F.E. Madill to be replaced
WINGHAM—The Wingham tennis/pickleball courts located at the F.E. Madill Secondary School on Madill Drive will be removed and replaced beginning in early August.
Independent Motorcycle Club holds first barbecue fundraiser
WINGHAM – The Independent Motorcycle Club held its first barbecue fundraiser on May 25, during the Wingham townwide yard sale event.
Huron-Perth Immigrant Survey results indicate newcomers give high ranks to libraries, police and education services
Immigration Partnership Manager Mark Nonkes presented a report to Huron County council on May 22 regarding a 2023 immigrant research project that the Huron County Immigration Partnership undertook in collaboration with the University of Guelph’s Community Engaged Scholarship Institute.
North Huron council approves two backup generator tenders; Wingham
NORTH HURON—Safety measures during power outages in Wingham will be bolstered with the installation of backup generators at two key locations.
Superior Court awards $3.22 million in court costs to Saugeen First Nation
Ontario Superior Court Justice, the Honourable Susan Vella, ruled in favour of the Chippewas of Saugeen, awarding the reserve a substantial sum of $3.22 million for court costs, disbursements and HST
Wingham Townhall Theatre agreement reached; BIA awaits MOU from township
The Wingham Business Improvement Area (BIA) and the Township of North Huron have reached a provisional agreement regarding the day-to-day operations of the Wingham Townhall Theatre, according to BIA Chair Dave Tiffin.
