Outside of Wingham, Cory Bilyea sits across her dining room table, face lighting up when asked about when, decades earlier, her earthwalk crossed paths with Michael “Cy” Cywink.
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In Photos: F E Madill girls softball
The F. E. Madill Secondary School girls slow-pitch team hosted a multi-school regional…
Discovery Week introduces medical students to rural medicine
HANOVER - First-year medical students from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University will begin their learning and training with Hanover & District Hospital as part of the 28th annual Discovery Week.
North Perth Gardening Club gather on newly donated land from local resident.
NORTH PERTH - Members of the North Perth Gardening Club gathered on the evening of May 14, on a newly donated plot of land offered to the group on behalf of a local resident.
Howick considering landfill amnesty day, promoting cleanup ahead of homecoming celebrations
HOWICK - As homecoming celebrations approach, the township is considering a “landfill amnesty day” on June 13 to promote property cleanup at no cost.
MPP Lisa Thompson presents $16,800 to Howick Fire Department
GORRIE - Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson presented a cheque on Friday, May 15 to the Howick Fire Department in the amount of $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.
Council takes stance against conservation authority consolidation
Council here moved to send out a resolution saying it is not in support of the amalgamation of Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities (CA) into nine regional entities.
WAHS hosts ‘bring and brag’ session at May meeting
The May meeting of the Wingham and Area Historical Society saw another successful ‘bring and brag’ session with several members showcasing family heirlooms, including an antique butter churn and a 1940’s children’s book.
Belgrave Playground Project Committee to launch summer fundraising
The Belgrave Playground Project Committee is gearing up for the launch of their summer fundraising push with the announcement of “Kickoff to Summer,” a two-day event full of food, fun and community.
Apology issued after horticultural society, Cruickshank family left out of Munro garden decision
The future of Wingham’s Alice Munro Literary Garden is back on the table after an emotional meeting of the Wingham and District Horticultural Society and an apology from North Huron’s chief administrative officer for how the relocation plan was handled.
Sexual assault culture in hockey: TSN Journalist Rick Westhead speaks on world juniors trial, misconduct in Canadian sports
Panelists spoke to a culture of elitism in hockey; players becoming alphas in their communities. When they enter a locker room, they’re told “those are your brothers,” and essentially, there are “no consequences,” as Westhead worded it.
Beard explains edicts passed down from government to authorities
Conservation General Manager Phil Beard provided an impromptu update to Morris-Turnberry Council on the ongoing conservation authority merger being pursued by the provincial government.
Repairs coming to Spencetown Road bridge
HOWICK - Repairs are to be planned for a two-span rigid frame bridge on Spencetown Road in the amount of $849,649.
Reeve provides council update on Buy Ontario Act
HOWICK - Reeve Doug Harding gave council here a verbal update from Huron County Council regarding the provincial government’s new Buy Ontario Act.
Listowel Legionnaires kick off 2026 season
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Junior Legionnaires hosted their home opener on Friday, May 8 at the John Bell Diamond, officially kicking off the 2026 season against the Clinton Colts.
