North Huron councillors will not see an increase in their honorariums this year, but adjustments to the Employee Business Expenses Policy were made at the Sept. 5 regular council meeting.
Staff to report on possible Blyth soccer pitch
A delegation representing the Blyth Kids Club appeared before North Huron council on Sept. 5, requesting approval to use land within the Blyth Community Centre grounds “to facilitate a proper soccer pitch.”
Indigenous collaboration of artists drops new album, announce Canadian tour with stop in Walkerton
A group of Indigenous media makers, musicians and elders who call themselves the Sultans of String announced the release of their newest album, Walking Through The Fire, along with the launch of a Canadian tour, which includes a stop in Walkerton on Nov. 12.
Huron County residents invited to share recipes for community cookbook
Huron County residents are invited to share favourite family recipes through a new community art project that ignites multicultural and social conversations through the love of art and food.
The High Kings headed for Wingham
Ireland’s leading folk band, The High Kings, announced their first-ever Canadian tour dates, including a stop at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre on Sept. 24.
Elvis tribute artist coming to town in October
Don’t wait to get your tickets for the upcoming ‘Suspicious Minds” tour featuring internationally acclaimed Elvis tribute artist, Steve Michaels at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre on Oct. 21.
Wingham gears up for 36th annual Terry Fox Run
For the second year, Scott Miller and Steve Jackson are organizing Wingham’s annual Terry Fox Run after taking over for Dale and Linda Edgar, who retired in 2022 after 35 years of promoting this important event.
Chiefs of Ontario demand the return of all Greenbelt land, call for criminal investigation
The Chiefs of Ontario (COO) held an Emergency Chiefs Assembly and media event with First Nations Leadership on Aug. 28 about the Auditor General’s special report on the changes to the Greenbelt.
Huron County responds to Wescast layoffs
Economic Development Officer Natasha Gaudio Harrison and Oonagh Vaucrosson, workforce coordinator with the county, updated Huron County councillors on the ‘Workforce Development Project.’
South Bruce Peninsula Mayor resigns in wake of audio recording backlash
The mayor of South Bruce Peninsula (SBP) resigned on Aug. 29 after immediate backlash from neighbouring First Nations communities pertaining to previously recorded comments.
Tree planting funding available
Maitland Conservation (MC) is looking for landowners interested in planting trees, specifically sites two acres or more in size where seedlings can be grown on hillsides, floodplains or marginal farmland.
Digital Service Squad offers free digital 360° photo
Huron County Digital Service Squad team member Emma Hunking will be in downtown Wingham on Aug. 31, offering local businesses a unique opportunity to have some free digital 360° photos.WINGHAM – Huron County Digital Service Squad team member Emma Hunking will be in downtown Wingham on Aug. 31, offer
Lake Huron Coastal Centre announces successful youth initiative
The 2023 summer season is wrapping up, and Coastal Conservation Youth Corps participants feel they’ve made an impact on Lake Huron’s shoreline, a press release from the coastal centre said.
Huron County’s Digital Main Street grant deadline approaching
Small businesses in Huron County are being encouraged to apply for the Digital Transformation Grant (DTG) through the Digital Main Street (DMS) program soon, as the deadline is quickly approaching.
Wingham BIA reports ‘favourable’ results from sidewalk sales
The Wingham Business Improvement Area (BIA) held its regular board meeting on Aug. 17, covering several recent and upcoming downtown business initiatives.
