Howick Township has partnered with a local volunteer group to replace the playground in Fordwich.
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Ironmen pick up pair of weekend wins
Since dropping their season opener back on Sept. 15, the Wingham Ironmen have since rattled off three consecutive victories to position themselves near the top of the North Pollock Division standings in the early goings of the 2023-24 PJHL campaign.
The High Kings perform in Wingham
Irish folk group The High Kings ensured all hands were clapping and every foot tapping in the house on Sept. 24 at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre. The band was in town promoting its new album, The Road Not Taken. Pictured: Members Darren Holden, Finbarr Clancy and Brian Dunphy get the crowd moving wi
Date set for 2025 Belmore Homecoming
In their kickoff meeting, the newly established 2025 Belmore Homecoming committee agreed on the date of June 20-22, 2025 for the celebration.
Council approves zoning bylaw amendment to allow new rental unit in Formosa
Council has approved a zoning bylaw amendment request that will allow the owners of a building in Formosa to add much-needed apartment units.
SVCA board sends draft 2024 budget back to staff for additional information
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s (SVCA) board of directors referred the draft 2024 budget back to staff. The matter will be brought forward at the next board meeting (Oct. 19).
Construction down in Morris-Turnberry compared to 2022
Building activity in Morris-Turnberry is down through the first eight months of the year, compared to 2022.
Britespan supports Salvation Army’s Youth Backpack program
A local business continues its tradition of giving back to the community.
Wingham and Area Historical Society hosts local historian David Yates at Alice Munro Library
David Yates is a familiar name and face in Huron County.
CIP expanded, now South Bruce-wide
The Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for South Bruce has been expanded to cover the entire municipality. Now that the CIP is municipal-wide, an additional $15,625 in funding is available to eligible business and property owners in South Bruce.
Huron County’s cold weather shelter to operate under new model this winter
The emergency cold weather shelter in Goderich will operate under a different model for the 2023-24 season.
SWIFT seeking participants in internet speed monitoring program
Central Huron Mayor Jim Ginn spoke to Huron County councillors on Sept. 6 during the councillor comments portion of the meeting, requesting assistance from both councillors and those households who currently are recipients of the new high-speed internet connection project happening through Southwest
Volunteer Fair held in Wingham
The Wingham Community Connectors held their annual volunteer fair at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex on Sept. 24, with many service organizations and non-profits out in force looking to bolster their numbers. The event coincided with the United Way Perth-Huron’s announcement of its 2023-24
F.E. Madill students collect empties to raise funds for Europe trip
Students at F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted a bottle drive at Frosty Queen in Wingham on Saturday, Sept. 16. The bottle drive was a fundraiser for the students’ trip to London, England and Paris, France in March 2024. The bottle drive was a success, with multiple truckloads of empties donated to
Snell’s appointment to Listowel-Wingham Family Health Team board delayed
Coun. Jodi Snell will represent Morris-Turnberry and other surrounding municipalities on the Listowel-Wingham and Area Family Health Team (FHT) board of directors, just not as early as anticipated.
