The Fraser Institute released its annual rankings of Ontario secondary schools on May 23, allowing parents to compare the academic performance of schools across the province in a report titled Report Card on Ontario’s Secondary Schools.
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Crime Stoppers direct attention to regional theft
Huron Perth Crime Stoppers and Police are asking for the public’s assistance in solving the following theft occurrences.
Trillium ROOTS council grants $10,000 to Wingham Hospital
The Trillium ROOTS council, the charitable branch of Trillium Mutual Insurance, has donated $10,000 to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation to benefit the Caring Together campaign for a new CT Scanner.
RTO organization celebrates 50 years
District 9 Retired Teachers Ontario (RTO) recently celebrated 50 years as an organization on Tuesday, May 8 at Mitchell Golf and Country Club.
Madill plays host to the Huron Perth Athletic Association Championships
Madill hosted the Huron Perth Athletic Association Championships hosted in Wingham on May 22.
Country musician Amanda Keeles coming to Wingham Town Hall
London, Ontario-born country artist Amanda Keeles’s tour is coming to Wingham. Heard on over 50 radio stations in Canada alone and more on the global stage, Keeles’ music blends classic rock and pop elements for her own unique brand of country. On June 8, Keeles will bring that sound to Wingham Town
Watson Home Hardware store in Goderich destroyed by fire
Fire destroyed the Watsons Home Hardware store here on Saturday night.
Superior Court awards $3.22 million in court costs to Saugeen First Nation
In a significant development, Ontario Superior Court Justice, the Honourable Susan Vella, ruled in favour of the Chippewas of Saugeen, awarding the reserve a substantial sum of $3.22 million for court costs, disbursements and HST in the long, historic court case that disputed the reserve boundary on
Howick plans ‘hybrid’ approach to bylaw enforcement
HOWICK – Council here will be taking a hybrid approach to its bylaw enforcement to make it more proactive.
Popular Indigenous musicians to headline Huron County Multicultural Festival
The Huron County Multicultural Festival recently announced an expanded two-day event, which will be kicked off on Fri. June 28 by the popular Indigenous duo, husband-and-wife team, ShoShona Kish and Raven Kanatakta, better known as Digging Roots.
Midwestern Newspapers recognized in 2023 OCNA awards
Midwestern Newspapers made a strong showing in the 2023 Ontario Community Newspapers Better Newspapers Competition, finishing first in numerous categories and placing in the top three in others. The company was recognized in a total of 17 categories.
Is better liquor access really worth $600 million?
Raise your hand if you’re having a harder time finding a stiff drink than a family doctor or an open emergency room in your community? How about an affordable home?
Wingham Homecoming 2024 a community-driven event: organizer
The 2024 Wingham Homecoming celebration is approaching quickly, and organizer Joe Carter is overwhelmed with the support he and his wife Heidi have received since announcing they would take over organizing the event late last year.
Chance encounter inspires memories of life off-line
I recently found myself chatting with a stranger at a party. As we traded pleasantries, the topic of occupation came up and he explained he was a farmer, while I confessed to being a journalist (an admission that can induce some diverse reactions these days).
Applications open for Bruce Power’s post-secondary scholarship program
Applications for Bruce Power’s annual post-secondary scholarships are now open and students from Bruce, Grey and Huron counties are eligible to apply before June 16.
