Sixty years after a handful of local gardeners first banded together to brighten up public spaces, the Wingham and District Horticultural Society is marking its diamond anniversary.
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Joey Havers Memorial Walk raises over $10,000 for hospital
The first annual Steps that Give Back: Joey Havers Memorial Walk held on June 13 generated $10,554 for the Wingham and District Hospital.
Red Top Berries hosts annual Summer Kick-Off event
NORTH PERTH – Red Top Berries held its annual Summer Kick-Off event on June 27, drawing families in to pick their own strawberries.
Queen Elizabeth II visits Perth County
It was during this week, 29 years ago, that communities across Perth County were gripped by “Royal Mania” when Queen Elizabeth II visited during an official Royal Tour of Canada.
Hospital gala raises $550,000
Foundation officials offered “a heartfelt thank you” to everyone who supported this year’s gala.
Municipalities support 10-year community wellbeing plan; addressing gender-based violence a priority for Perth County
Priority pillars locally are identified as housing and homelessness, gender-based violence and mental health and addiction.
South Bruce Vintage Tractor Tour held Father’s Day weekend
Father’s and farm enthusiasts alike had a beautiful sunny day on June 21 for the South Bruce…
Graduating students at Elma P.S run through colours
Elma Township Public School hosted a colour run on June 19.
Huron Chamber of Commerce golf tournament supports local food banks
The Huron Chamber of Commerce is inviting businesses, golfers, community partners and friends from across Huron County to tee up for a day of networking, team building and community support at the Annual Charity Golf Tournament.
Morris-Turnberry supports call for policing cost reform
Council here supported a May resolution sent from the Municipality of Red Lake in northern Ontario, outlining their denunciation of the provincial government’s downloading of policing costs to the responsibility of municipalities.
Municipality tenders pickup truck from local dealership
Council here accepted a tender for a 2026 Ford F150 Crew Cab 4x4 pickup truck.
Dry Streak a relatable rural story which left me wanting
The strength of the Blyth Festival is its ability to connect with the audience through rural stories. That is the point of theatre, is it not, to evoke emotion, to give perspective, to relate through the characters’ experience?
Galbraith Field memorial gates dismantled following structural damage
The memorial gates at the entrance of Galbraith Field in Lowetown in Wingham were dismantled June 16, a press release from the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry details.
Vance Fund contributes over $85,000 for ultrasound
The Wingham and District Hospital Foundation recently announced a contribution of $85,170 from the Leland and Thora Vance Fund, administered through the Kitchener Waterloo Community Foundation.
North Huron sets summer schedule for Wingham, Blyth resurfacing
North Huron Council is moving ahead with a multi-year resurfacing program in Wingham and Blyth, with work set to begin this summer and wrap up by the end of September, councillors heard this week.
