The Wingham and Area Historical Society held its monthly meeting on May 17 at the Alice Munro Library.
Local heroes ready to make memories that matter
A small group of local heroes gathered around the kitchen table in Wendy Herbert’s dining room on May 17 to talk about why they volunteer and walk for Alzheimer’s every year, each one with a personal story of the grief and pain that comes with the devastating effects of this incurable disease.
Not all Harley riders are big, bad bikers
When I was a little girl growing up in Hespeler, Ont., my dad owned one of the gas stations in town. Dad was a friendly guy who welcomed everybody to his shop and his kitchen table. We had a wide variety of friends stop by to have a coffee with Dad, who loved a good visit and a good story.
Knights of Columbus make donation to Wingham school
Bill McGrath, left, and Neil Bieman from the Wingham Knights of Columbus, were at Sacred Heart Catholic School on May 19 with a big cheque for $1,000. Kathleen MacDonald, of Sacred Heart, accepted this donation which is for the school’s breakfast/snack club. The Knights of Columbus visited several o
Generous donation moves school staff to tears
If you were in Wingham, Teeswater or anywhere in between on Friday, May 19, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., you may have noticed Wingham Independent Motorcycle Club (MC) members cruising on their bikes near the schools.
Josephine Street sidewalk extension project more than double the price
The much-needed safety aspect of the Josephine Street sidewalk extension project to provide walkways to the busy corner at Highway 4 outweighed the extra costs after North Huron council found out that the public works department was requesting an additional $57,133.10.
North Huron declares June to be Pride Month
In what first appeared to be a duplication of the discussion held at the last North Huron council meeting, the Pride discussion was back on the agenda at the May 15 meeting, this time to address the requests.
Saugeen to celebrate at Sauble Beach this long weekend following court decision
The Chippewas of Saugeen will be celebrating on Sauble Beach over the long weekend, according to a press release from the band council.
LDSS holds Tech Trade Days, Tech HoF inductions
Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) was buzzing with activity on May 13, as hundreds of parents, elementary school students and past graduates gathered to celebrate the inductees to the Tech Hall of Fame and learn more about what the school has to offer in technical trades education.
North Huron hears Blyth Festival updates on 2023 season
NORTH HURON – Rachel King and Gil Garratt from the Blyth Centre for the Arts/Blyth Festival…
Free life skills seminars for young adults coming this summer to South Bruce
The Municipality of South Bruce is offering free life skills training seminars to young adults ages 16 - 25. The workshops are sponsored through the Early Investments in Education and Skills (EIES) funding provided by the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO).
North Huron childcare user survey results released
Manager of Children’s Services Trisha McLean shared the results of a childcare survey sent out in February to families using at least one of the four North Huron childcare programs.
Wingham dancers win golden ticket at national competition
A competitive team of dancers from Wingham’s The Dance Factory punched the golden ticket at the Starpower National Dance Competition in Niagara Falls, NY, and studio owner Lauren Sutherland couldn’t be prouder.
Wingham community garden gearing up for growing season
The Wingham Community Garden and Orchard will be pulling weeds over the next few weeks in preparation for the 2023 growing season.
Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School track and field day in photos
Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School held its annual track and field day on May 12 in Wingham.
