The event included a story walk with the youngsters.
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West Nile Virus activity reported in Huron Perth
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is reminding residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites after mosquitoes collected from traps in Stratford and southern Huron County tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV).
Wingham-native coaches medalist at Paris Olympics
Wingham native Doug Wood is an Olympic bronze medalist coach after Alysha Newman vaulted her way to the podium at a pole vaulting event at the Paris Olympics with a jump of 4.85 metres.
New experience in the offing – See you in October
I have some exciting news to share with you. Earlier this year, I submitted an application to the Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) and CBC Indigenous for a journalism fellowship opportunity. I was not one of the selected journalists.
Helix set to celebrate 50th anniversary with performance at Blyth Memorial Hall
BLYTH - Helix is set to celebrate their 50th anniversary alongside the Blyth Festival, which is also in its 50th year.
More flooding, more closed roads, more insurance claims
The weather gurus have confirmed that Toronto has been hit with not one but two serious storms this summer – two once-in-a-hundred-year storms within weeks of each other – flooded basements, water rescues on urban streets, roads closed and … insurance claims.
Community Liaison Committee hears from regulators
The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) and Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) described their roles and processes for safeguarding people and he natural environment during the lifespan for Canada’s deep geological repository (DGR), at the Community Liaison Committee meeting on Aug. 8.
Gorrie individual arrested after some negotiating
A large police presence was seen in the village of Gorrie on Thursday, Aug. 15 responding to a family dispute.
Rain and mud didn’t stop the Teeswater Fair
It was a muddy good time at the Teeswater Fair last weekend. Events pictured include the parade…
Two representatives appointed to OPP Detachment Board
Council here appointed two community representatives to the Huron County OPP Detachment Board.
Steiss to seek grants for Wescast squash courts upgrades
Director of Recreation Kelly Steiss presented a report to North Huron council on Aug. 12, outlining the potential benefits and requesting permission to begin seeking grant money for the revitalization of the squash courts at the Wescast Community Centre.
Huron County paramedic receives commendation award
County councillors applauded as Director of Emergency Services Jeff Horseman and Local Medical Director Dr. Paul Bradford presented Huron County Paramedic David Bisback with the Medical Director’s Commendation Award by the Southwest Ontario Regional Base Hospital Program (SWORBHP).
Turnbacks – Wingham Advance Times, August 22, 2024
fifty to one hundred years in turnbacks for August 22, 2024.
Blyth Festival Art Gallery’s finale show is ‘Anything But Hysterical’
Anything But Hysterical is an art show seldom seen in rural settings.
Arena food booths may reopen soon
Council approved a request from Director of Recreation Services Kelly Steiss to prepare a Request for Proposals (RFP) to reopen the concession booths at the Wescast Community Complex and the Blyth Arena and Community Centre.
