Over 60 new Ukrainian residents in Huron County, along with their children, went “shopping” on May 27 at an event held in partnership with the Huron Immigration Partnership, the Salvation Army and District 9 Retired Teachers of Ontario.
Wingham Legion installs officers for 2023
The Wingham Legion Branch 180 installed its officers for 2023 on Wednesday, May 31. This year’s officers include, from left: Andy Roger, Tracey MacDonald, Terry Anger, John Douglas, Cheryl Saint, James Saint (first vice-president), Rose McKaque (president), Tom Chester (second vice-president); Legio
Hanover Community Players gearing up for production of ‘Matilda’
Summer is coming and things are winding down on the Hanover Community Players (HCP) stage, but that doesn’t mean that efforts have stopped.
Strolling down Memory Lane with the Walkerton Horticultural Society
This is the fifth in a series of garden articles from the early 2000s about Walkerton Horticultural Society activities. These articles will be published several times over the next few months in loving memory of longtime society president, Nancy Bajurny who was always dedicated to beautifying our to
Sacred Heart High School students compete at Skills Ontario
Eight Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) students from Sacred Heart High School represented the board at the 2023 Skills Ontario Competition, held on May 1-3 at the Toronto Congress Centre.
Taking the court
Tennis players from Walkerton and Hanover participated in a tennis tournament in Hanover on Saturday, June 3, with perfect weather. Walkerton will host a tournament next summer after the refurbishment of the Walkerton courts are complete.
Rotary Club holds 12th drawing of Walkerton Lottery
The Rotary Club held the 12th drawing of its Walkerton Lottery on Thursday, June 1. Winners in this drawing are Matt Reddon ($1,000), Ruth Hobley ($500), Gabrielle Weigel ($300), Matt Domm ($250), David Cooke ($200) and Matt Reddon ($150). Pictured: Drawing the winning numbers is Crystal Hindman-Pri
Saugeen Hospice members keeping busy, planning events
The board of directors of Saugeen Hospice Inc. are diligently working on behalf of southern Grey-Bruce communities to meet the many requirements of the lengthy application process of the Ontario Ministry of Health, seeking approval to build a residential hospice in southern Bruce County.
The power of belief
Knowing what you know of my husband and I – that we do our best to live a healthier lifestyle – it may come as a surprise to learn that Graham was a smoker for almost seven years.
Huron Fringe Birding Festival visits Greenock Swamp
Kate Monk (Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority) and Shannon Wood (Cargill and Greenock Swamp Promotional Association), led a group from the Huron Fringe Birding Festival (McGregor Provincial Park), to the Greenock Swamp this past week. Individuals were from all over Southern Ontario. Here, the b
Memories of Wingham: Ken Wood
This is the fourth part in a series, initiated by the Wingham and Area Historical Society, of write ups of memories by or about Wingham seniors.
Howick Mutual Insurance celebrates 150th anniversary
Howick Mutual Insurance marked their 150th anniversary by hosting a celebration at their office in Wingham on May 26. Lots of fun was to be had during the event, as local musician Natalie Irwin performed and beef on a bun was served by Cardiff BBQ. Pictured are the current staff of Howick Mutual Ins
