Rina Takigawa has experienced many firsts during her stay in North Huron, but being nominated for the Huron-Perth All-Star Game by her basketball coach is like the slam dunk of firsts.
Wingham Advance Times
Madill Girls Hockey hosts tournament at home
The F.E Madill Girls Hockey team hosted five local teams on Nov. 6 for an all day tournament.…
Wingham Minor Hockey Day was held at the North Huron Wescast Community Centre Nov. 9.
Teams faced off against Blyth Brussels Minor Hockey.
Hit and run in Clinton, police investigating
A 20-year-old pedestrian was injured Nov. 7, just before 7:30 p.m., after being struck by a vehicle that failed to remain at the scene near the intersection of East Street and Ontario Street in Clinton.
North Huron ended 2023 with large surplus, declining debt
The township’s 2023 financial statements received a clean, unqualified audit opinion, indicating that they fairly present the township’s financial position and performance.
Wingham Community Garden and Orchard reports bountiful harvest in 2024
The Wingham Community Garden and Orchard released its 2024 year-end report, stating that this year’s harvest was “bountiful.”
Wingham & District Hospital Foundation celebrates completion of Caring Together campaign
The Wingham and District Hospital (WDH) Foundation’s Caring Together campaign has reached its goal of $3.6 million for a new CT scanner.
OMPF bump for local municipalities announced in provincial economic statement
Riding municipalities will receive increases ranging from 5.7 to 19 per cent in funding through the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) in 2025.
County council discuss policing costs and court security funding
Councillors discussed policing costs and court security funding for a lengthy period during the Nov. 6 regular county council meeting.
Teeswater honours veteran Alfred Grubb
A tribute to Alfred Grubb, 103, was given at the Teeswater Remembrance Day Ceremony on Nov. 11 inside the old Town Hall for his service in the Second World War.
Huron County to see changes with Provincial Planning Statement
The province released the final, new Provincial Planning Statement (PPS) back on Aug. 20, and it took effect on Oct. 20. This is to replace the PPS which came into effect May 1, 2020.
Catholic school board appoints new director of education
The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board recently announced that Karen Tigani has been appointed as its director of education, effective February 24, 2025.
Trump transgressions ignored
I’d like to write a column explaining how Americans made such a counter intuitive choice for…
Listowel Agricultural Society Huron County Food Bank receive FCC AgriSpirit funds
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is giving $1.5 million through its FCC AgriSpirit Fund to 82 community groups across Canada to support rural capital projects, one of which is going to the Listowel Agricultural Society, and another towards the Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre Inc.
Time to turn our attention to Canadian elections
The American presidential election is over, and a lot of Canadians are still reeling in shock.…
