Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) approved a motion to relocate Grades 7 and 8 students from the North Perth Westfield Elementary School and Listowel Eastdale Elementary School attendance areas to Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS), beginning in the 2026-2027 school year.
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Belmore celebrates 170th anniversary
BELMORE - Hundreds of people, some from as far away as Alberta, gathered in Belmore on the weekend of June 20-22 for the 2025 Homecoming celebrations, marking the community’s 170th anniversary.
Participants share their family heirlooms at WAHS gathering
The June meeting of the WAHS gave opportunities for those present to share some family memorabilia.
Howick Hawks host Listowel Legionnaires June 14 for minor ball day
Howick Minor Ball Day on June 14 at the Gorrie Ball Diamond saw the U18 Howick Hawks host the…
Wingham’s Musical Muskrat Festival brought live music to the banks of Riverside Park June 13-14
The Musical Muskrat Festival took place in Wingham on June 13 and 14 with live music, an artisan…
The Famous Players annual tournament saw golfers teeing-off at Maitland Links Golf Club
Forty nine golfers took part in the fourth annual Famous Players golf tournament on June 14 at the…
Councils receive Bill 17 update
At their June 3 regular meetings, Morris-Turnberry Council and Howick Council both received a report from Huron County Planner Sarah Kurtz about the province’s currently circulating Bill 17.
Howick proceeding with Spencetown Road bridge repairs
HOWICK - Council here recently authorized staff to proceed with Spencetown Road bridge repairs.
Community swap event coming to Howick Community Centre
HOWICK - A community swap event will be happening at the community centre here from July 4 to 5.
The Wingham Horticultural Society held Mystery Garden Party June 9
This year’s garden party replaced the usual garden tours due to the late start to the planting season, but was well attended by members of the society who also held a potluck luncheon.
South Bruce Vintage Tractor Tour marks 25 years since inception, set for Father’s Day
For the past 25 years, for many, it has been a trip down memory lane on Father’s Day as community members far and wide reminisce about “the good ol’ days” while admiring the vintage tractors.
Torch Run for Special Olympics kicked off in Wingham June 4
The Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run began in Wingham, seeing participants from around Huron County taking part in the annual event.
Fireworks display set for June 29 at Libro Ball Field
The Wingham Firefighter’s Association’s Canada Day Fireworks will be held at dusk on Sun. June 29, according to a report to North Huron Council.
Medical students explore rural life, medicine during Discovery Week
Three Schulich School of Medicine students from Western University made their way to Wingham last week (June 2-5) for Discovery Week 2025, observing at the Wingham and District Hospital.
The Listowel Memorial Hospital’s annual gala raises $500,000 for breast screening program
The event saw guests dressed on theme to the ballfields at Atwood to raise funds to continue to expand local healthcare.
