Grant MacIntyre is a man with a passion: baking. For nearly all of his adult life, MacIntyre got up at 5 a.m., six days a week, to start his work in MacIntyre’s Bakery at 263 Josephine St. in Wingham.
Huron-Kinloss to participate in FoodCycler pilot project
The Township of Huron-Kinloss is participating in the Municipal Innovation Council’s pilot project in partnership with Canadian company Food Cycle Science Corporation, which offers an innovative food composting solution in the form of FoodCycler units.
Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association visits Wingham, Belgrave
Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association visited Wingham and Belgrave on March 18 as part of its “Explore Islam” cross-country tour. An open house exhibition was held at the Alice Munro Library in Wingham, which was attended by several local residents. The Muslim youth then took to the stre
Wingham Hospital receives support through Breast Cancer Canada’s Raise More Challenge
Thanks to the fundraising efforts of Kaitlin Fisher and her family, of Benmiller, the Wingham and District Hospital Foundation has received $1,000 to benefit the chemotherapy clinic from Breast Cancer Canada as part of their Raise More Challenge.
Wingham U15 LL Ironmen win consolation title at Young Canada Week
The Wingham Ironmen U15 LL team travelled to Goderich to take part in the 72nd annual Young Canada Week tournament. After a rocky start, the team steadied the ship and skated away with the U15 LL Consolation Trophy following a 7-2 win over Mid-Huron. Team members include: Dustin Benninger, Darcy DeV
Britespan certifies as a living wage employer
Britespan Building Systems Inc. is the latest business to certify as a living wage employer.
First patient receives CT scan at Kincardine hospital
On Monday, March 20, the first patient was scanned on the new CT scanner at the Kincardine site of South Bruce Grey Health Centre.
Formosa Country Christmas makes donation to rec complex
Formosa Country Christmas (FCC) recently donated $5,000 to the Formosa Lions Recreation Complex to aid with repairs inside the original building, which was built in 1978. Although there has been revamping throughout the years, it is once again in need of some repairs. Pictured, from left: Formosa L
Rotary Club holds seventh drawing of Walkerton Lottery
The Rotary Club recently held its seventh drawing of the Walkerton Lottery. Winners in this drawing include: Glen and Laurie Fischer ($1,000), Kara Kuhlman and Marg Waechter ($500), Gord and Pauline Francis ($300), Don Butland ($250), Brian Schmidt ($200) and Mike and Cathy Moran ($150). The draw wa
Hospital Foundation makes million-dollar donation to Walkerton hospital
On March 15, the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s (WDHF) board of directors presented Mike Barrett, South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s president and CEO, with a cheque for $1,017,349 for capital commitments in the 2022-23 fiscal year. Rather than focusing on one specific piece of equipment
Toccalino family donates $60K for video scoreboard at Palmerston arena
To say that James and Cara Toccalino give from the heart is an understatement.
St. Mary’s students take part in Hockey Day in Huron-Perth
The St. Mary’s Spirits, grades 5-6, participated in the Huron Perth Catholic District School Board Hockey Day in Huron-Perth held at the Stratford Rotary Complex on March 8. The squad went 1-2-1 through its four games played. Pictured, back row: Kaitlyn Michie (coach), Jack Magee, Claire Ropp, Katie
Listowel U15 Rep B Cyclones win WOAA Tier 1 Championship
The Listowel U15 Rep B Cyclones won the WOAA Tier 1 championship on March 19 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex, topping Saugeen Shores 2-1. Listowel also took Game 1 2-1 in overtime on March 18 to sweep the best-of-three series. Listowel now advances to the OMHA U15 Tier 1 championship in Barrie on
Strolling down memory lane on the streets of Perth County
Streets and stories… Have you ever walked down a street where you used to live? Vivid memories of what happened there and the people who lived nearby seem to come to mind more easily. Volunteer Paul Wilker and his supporters have just launched a new website called ‘Streets of Stratford’ at www.stree
