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
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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.
‘Kites in the Field’ dazzles visitors with eighth running
No matter the worries or stresses happening in your life, it’s true that all those cares can be carried away when you’re flying a kite.
New policy sparks discussion on Howick employees including alcohol in expenses
The draft Employee Business Expense Policy presented to council on Sept. 19 included a clause that would prevent council members and staff from including alcohol in their expenses paid for by the township.
North Huron Community Food Share seeing large increase in usage
Normally, a business or organization wants to be busier, move more product through the doors. For food banks, the feelings are mixed.
Resistance from Blyth residents on rezoning request
There appears to be quite a bit of resistance from people who reside in or near a neighbourhood in Blyth about a proposed pre-zoning request from the property owner of 309 King St.
Teeswater Medical Centre receives $50,000 donation from OPG
The Teeswater Medical Centre Committee is very optimistic it will reach its $2.6 million fundraising goal by the end of the year.
Council questioned on tax increases, new council chambers, staffing at public meeting
North Huron council faced a lot of negativity head-on at the Sept. 25 public meeting hosted at the Belgrave Community Centre.
Metroland Media Group declares bankruptcy, moves to online-only model
Hundreds of people have lost their jobs and more than 70 weekly newspapers will cease publication after Metroland Media Group announced on Friday it is declaring bankruptcy.
164th Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair set for Sept. 29-30
This year’s Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair promises to have something for everyone.
Ashlyn Hill named Howick-Turnberry Fair Ambassador
The Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair has its new fair ambassador, and her name is Ashlyn Hill.
List of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events in Huron-Perth
Huron County Truth telling with Michelle Good – A bold, provocative collection of essays…
Wingham Smokies win Huron County Slo-Pitch Championship
The Huron County Slo-Pitch league held their year-end tournament in Belgrave this past weekend. The Wingham Smokies won the “A” Division this year for the first time in their 48-year history. Wingham beat Seaforth 12-11 by scoring four runs in the bottom of the seventh inning with two out. This year
Brussels Tigers win Huron County Fastball League championship
The Brussels Tigers played as perfect a weekend of fastball as a team could hope for.
