Submitted November 22, 2023Cartoons
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Funding shortfall to affect Huron Perth Public Health programs, services in 2024
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) will be restructuring its programs and services effective January 2024 to address a challenging budget shortfall.
Circle K named Business of the Year
Three Circle K locations owned by best friends Gurpreet Singh and Harpreet Singh captured the top award at the 2023 Spirit of Success Awards Gala, an annual business awards event hosted by the Huron Chamber of Commerce – Goderich, Central and North Huron last night.
Veteran drops puck for ceremonial face-off at Cyclones game
Canadian Forces veteran Scott Stevens drops the ceremonial puck between Listowel Cyclones captain Carter Coombs and Fort Erie Meteors captain Rylan Masterston prior to their GOJHL matchup on Nov. 10 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.
OEHL names first commissioner
The Ontario Elite Hockey League (OEHL) announced Rick Richardson as the league’s first commissioner on Nov. 1.
UW Social Research & Planning Council announces new living wage for region
Living Wage Week in Ontario ran Nov. 6-12, and United Way Perth-Huron’s Social Research & Planning Council (SRPC) has announced the new living wage of $22.75 an hour, up from $20.70 last year.
Avon-Maitland DSB seeks feedback on school climate
Parents/caregivers of students in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) are asked to complete an online survey to provide feedback about their school’s climate.
Huron Perth District Women’s Institute hosts Ladies Day Out
The Huron Perth District Women’s Institute hosted a Ladies Day Out on Nov. 9 at the Listowel Agricultural Hall, with 80 ladies in attendance.
An early hint for Christmas
With Thanksgiving, Halloween and Remembrance Day behind us, the holiday season will soon be upon us. And isn’t it always difficult to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list?
Needing help means you’re human
Her demeanor sank when she told me she had started anxiety meds. She looked at the floor and her shoulders slouched down as if she had somehow failed; like success would have been to avoid them, or not need them, and failure was to have to take them.
Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary distribute proceeds of Strawberry Supper
The Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary presented cheques to Saugeen Hospice and the Walkerton Food Bank with the proceeds from the group’s 2023 Strawberry Supper.
Diwali celebrated in Wingham
Pictured is Harpreet Singh showing one of the participants of the Diwali celebrations in Wingham on Nov. 5 how to don a turban. A total of 100 tickets were sold for the Diwali celebration at the Wingham Legion. The event featured Indian food, music, and Bhangra dancing. Attendees also learned about
Kinsmen, Music In The Fields donate $5,000 to Wingham hospital
The Wingham & District Hospital Foundation received a $5,000 donation from the Lucknow Kinsmen and Lucknow’s Music in the Fields toward its 2023 goal for the CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon. This gift means the Wingham hospital will have improved infection prevention technology for its operating r
