Pictured sporting their pink fire helmets are Aubrey Buyerbergen, Adelyn King and Everley King at…
Lisa Thompson re-elected to fourth term at Queen’s Park
After polls closed at 9 p.m. on June 2 for the 2022 provincial election, it took no longer than 20 minutes to name the incumbent for her fourth term as MPP of the riding of Huron-Bruce.
Atwood firefighters host breakfast fundraiser
Firefighters Steve Pettapiece and Todd Wilken are pictured grilling up breakfast sausages to feed the hungry crowd at the North Perth Fire Department’s fundraising breakfast at the Atwood Fire Hall on June 5
Wingham well represented at WOSSAA
With the return of secondary school athletics comes the return of Western Ontario Secondary Schools Athletics Association (WOSSAA) tournaments.
F.E. Madill senior girls’ soccer team earns silver
F.E. Madill senior girls’ soccer team finished the season with a silver medal at the Huron Perth Championships. Pictured in a recent home game is Nicole Davey holding a strong defense.
Howick questions Maitland Conservation memo of understanding
In 2019, the provincial government made major changes to the Conservation Authorities Act, which changed the services and programs conservation authorities are legislated to provide.
Wingham hospital welcomes first-year medical student during Discovery Week
The Canadian Institute for Health Information reports that less than 10 per cent of physicians practice in rural and remote communities, while six million Canadians live in those areas, making up almost 18 per cent of the population.
1952 Goderich jailbreak overshadowed by Toronto’s Don Jail breakout
Seventy years ago, in the same year as the famous jailbreak from Toronto’s Don Jail, the Goderich Gaol had two inmates escape.
Council gives blessing to purchase drawings for Mildmay hall reno
A committee of citizens presented their Mildmay-Carrick arena hall renovation ideas to council recently.
South Bruce council divided on roadside sign removal under current bylaw
An email from a resident, addressed to council back in February, asked for a review of the sign bylaw.
Municipality votes to expand Teeswater Culross cemetery
Council approved the expansion of the Teeswater-Culross cemetery at the May 10 meeting.
Howick council pleased with feedback from March Break camp
During the 2022 March Break, the Howick Recreation Department, in conjunction with the Family Betterment Committee and local volunteers, hosted a week-long day camp at the Howick Community Centre.
Tree planted in Whitechurch in recognition of Queen’s 70 years of service
A tree was planted at the site of the former Whitechurch Hall in recognition and gratitude for the Queen’s 70 years of service to the British Commonwealth. The tree was donated by Richard Christy, a political sociology professor at Wilfrid Laurier University and resident of Huron-Kinloss, on May 20.
Mom Loves Local vendor market
the Mom Loves Local vendor market at the Howick Community Centre on May 7
Neighbours voice concerns over Teeswater Mill owners’ proposition to host wedding ceremonies on site
The sixth owners of the historic 133-year-old Teeswater Mill are proposing to host wedding ceremonies.
