A secret shopper visited five Huron County towns in April, quietly assessing Ontario’s West Coast on things that make them more attractive to visitors.
Camp Day at Tim Hortons in Wingham
Tim Hortons in Wingham participated in the organization’s annual Camp Day fundraiser. The local team raised $6,306.10 and plan to raise more with a pie-in-the-face event on July 21 at 10 a.m. Pictured here is Kyle Wright, general manager of the Wingham Tim Hortons, with his team of hard-working, ded
Bailey reeve addresses offensive flags on Wingham’s main street
Reeve Bernie Bailey spoke to council on Monday regarding a downtown business that has chosen to display flags and other items that use offensive language after receiving several complaints from residents.
Huron County approves shortlist for affordable housing
Huron County councillors voted to move forward with prioritizing locations to build affordable housing with wrap-around supportive services, choosing from four options presented to them at the July 6 regular council meeting.
Community, project infrastructure needs reviewed by South Bruce CLC
On July 7, the South Bruce Community Liaison Committee (CLC) received a presentation on community and project infrastructure needs if the deep geological repository (DGR) comes to the area.
Powwow
Children and Youth dancers celebrating their culture, dancing at the Kettle/Stony Point Powwow on July 10.
The Mushhole
The first time I set foot on the grounds of the Mushhole (formerly Mohawk Indian Residential School), I was immediately overwhelmed with the eeriest feeling. The haunting, unimaginable sensation of small children tugging on my shirt, a crushing sense of heartbreak, and the knowing feeling of being a
Huron County announces 2022 SLED funding recipients
Director of Economic Development Vickie Lass informed Huron County council of the recipients of the 2022 Supporting Local Economic Development (SLED) grants during the June 22 regular meeting.
Huron County develops Land Acknowledgement User Guide
Council members and staff of Huron County have a new tool at their disposal to further reconciliation efforts with Indigenous People, with the introduction of a Land Acknowledgement User Guide, created by Matthew Dawkins, equity, diversity, and inclusion assistant for Huron County.
Council of the Great Lakes Region announces action strategy
The Council of the Great Lakes Region (CGLR), as part of its Circular Great Lakes initiative, released an innovative five-year strategy and action plan for plastics on June 28.
Wingham Minor Hockey request prompts heavy discussion, Morris-Turnberry’s withdrawal of funds for arena
A somewhat calm discussion revisiting when to install ice at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex in Wingham became rather heated when the topic of money came up.
New economic development officer provides updates to North Huron council
Demetri Makrakos, economic development officer for the Township of North Huron, prepared two in-depth reports for council – one updating them on the recruitment of health professionals in the Wingham area, and the other a detailed plan of action for his newly created position.
Garden Tractor Pull kicks off Listowel Fair events
The Listowel Agricultural Society helped to kick off the 166th edition of the Listowel fair a little early this year with a garden tractor pull on Saturday, June 25 at the fairgrounds. The 2022 Listowel Agricultural Fair returns to a more traditional format this time around and runs July 14-17.
Brenneman Funeral Home holds final tree planting event in Atwood
Brenneman Funeral Home held its final annual tree-planting ceremony at the Elma Memorial Community Centre on Jun. 26, just days before Jim and Judy Brenneman retire.
IN PHOTOS: Monkton’s 165th Homecoming Weekend Celebration
The village of Monkton hosted its 165th Homecoming Weekend from June 24-26, 2022.
