When the federal government tables the budget later this month, one of the items that may end up in the mix is funding for a new national school food program.
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Solar eclipse puts on a show in the sky
Although the region of Huron-Perth did not fall along the path of totality, the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse still put on a show in the sky with 95 per cent totality visible. The next total solar eclipse is expected to be visible from this area on October 26, 2144.
Canadian military to conduct emergency management training in Huron-Bruce
Beginning in late April, you may notice an increase in military personnel and vehicles in North Huron as they roll into Blyth to set up camp for an emergency management training exercise that will be happening in the Huron-Bruce municipalities in early May.
Alice Munro Library hosts special Earth Month scavenger hunt
The Alice Munro Library is holding a special scavenger hunt in April to highlight Earth Month 2024, with many downtown businesses participating.
Carters care
Jo-Ann and Peter Carter are wrapping up their Alzheimer fundraiser, with only a few draw tickets left.
Regional February unemployment rate decreases to 4.1%
In March, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region decreased by 0.4 percentage points to 4.1 per cent. Meanwhile, the provincial unemployment rate increased by 0.5 percentage points to 6.6 per cent, both unadjusted for seasonality.
Wingham U11 Yellow turn gold at the South Huron DQ Cup
The Wingham U11 Yellow team had another successful weekend, winning gold at the South Huron DQ Cup.
Canadiens win 2023-24 Orig6 Sunday Ice League
On Saturday, March 23 at the NHWCC, the Orig6 Sunday Ice League – based in Wingham and Belmore – completed its 2023-24 season with a year-end tournament.
BCFA and GCFA hold 16th annual Politicians Meeting – largest crowd since pandemic
The 16th annual Politicians Meeting, organized and sponsored by the Grey County and Bruce County Federations of Agriculture on March 23, drew over 65 municipal, provincial and federal leaders, as well as representatives from various agricultural organizations.
Masters Physio and Wellness offers variety of services in Teeswater
United Way Perth-Huron recently gathered at the Best Western Plus, Arden Park Hotel to celebrate the spirit of the Perth-Huron community. After a record-setting campaign that raised $2,345,792, it was time to recognize the donors, volunteers and organizations who enable the organization’s work acros
I am feeling good
I am feeling good. Especially good for an almost 85-year-old senior guy (me) with a number of maladies.
In Photos: Easter Bunny sighted in Wingham
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Canadian actor, comedian Shaun Majumder coming to Blyth
Canadian actor and comedian Shaun Majumder will perform at the Blyth Festival Theatre on April 12, bringing his stand-up comedic show, “Hardly Dead,” to rural Ontario.
Bruce County ‘encouraged’ by provincial budget
Bruce County is encouraged by the provincial budget tabled last week by Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy.
Catholic school board launches international education program
The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board (HPCDSB) announced in March the launch of an International Student Program, which will welcome students for the 2024-25 academic year.
