November home sale activity was better than the month before, but still down compared to the same time in 2022.
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Convicted Wingham restaurant owner’s appeal heard in court
The owner of a Wingham restaurant was back in court on Wednesday, Dec. 6 to present evidence in an appeal of his conviction for failing to comply with Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) officers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bluevale Christmas Market raises funds for 2024 Bluevale Homecoming
Bluevale and surrounding community members held a Christmas Market at the community hall on Dec. 10, spreading Christmas cheer and raising funds for the 2024 Bluevale Homecoming celebration.
HPPH joins action against the sale of nicotine pouches
Customers may have noticed a new nicotine product, Zonnic, for sale across the region.
Canada Food Price Report predicts increase of up to 4.5% next year
Canada’s Food Price Report predicts food prices will increase by 2.5 to 4.5 per cent in 2024.
OHC report shows service closures at rural hospitals ‘unprecedented and getting worse’
The Ontario Health Coalition (OHC) has released a new report that shows the frequency and severity of hospital closures in this province is “unprecedented, and it’s getting worse.”
United Way announces initiative to address lack of housing across Perth-Huron
It started with a vision to address the lack of housing across Perth-Huron.
Region’s unemployment rate jumps slightly
In November, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased slightly by 0.1 percentage points to 3.7 per cent. The provincial unemployment rate decreased by 0.5 percentage points to 5.7 per cent, both unadjusted for seasonality.
Neyaashiinigmiing councillor holds memorial walk, two youth missing for 30 years remembered
On Oct. 22, 1993, teenagers Leslie Jones (a.k.a. Leslie Waukey) and Shawn Jones (a.k.a. Shawn Steven Lee Freeman) left Neyaashiinigmiing to go to a dance in Lion’s Head and never came home.
‘Miscommunication in pricing’
Council has rescinded a motion from the Nov. 14 meeting, and awarded the tender for a protective covering for the air conditioning unit at the Formosa Community Centre to a different contractor.
Visiting a winter wonderland: Formosa Country Christmas
FORMOSA – A dusting of snow added to the charm of this year’s Formosa Country Christmas, Nov. 30-Dec. 3. The largest Christmas light show in the area, with over five kilometres of exhibits and displays, had something for everyone. And good weather brought the crowds, eager to take in the enchantment
OHC holds press conference at Queen’s Park on service closures at rural hospitals
The Ontario Health Coalition has just released a new report that shows the frequency and severity of hospital closures in this province is “unprecedented, and it’s getting worse.”
Local softball players lead Canada to World Softball Cup bronze
Alex McGillivray doesn’t overly consider himself a power hitter, but there’s no arguing that the Durham native is a clutch hitter after he tagged a two-run home run at the U18 World Softball Cup (WSC) in Mexico to lead Team Canada to the bronze medal.
Lancers pick up second win of OEHL season
The Lucknow Lancers have picked up their second win of the Ontario Elite Hockey League season, following a 4-1 victory over the Erin Outlaws at home on Dec. 3.
Wingham U11 Rep C squad has successful week at Silver Stick
The Wingham Ironmen served as hosts of the Regional Silver Stick U11 ‘B’ and ‘C’ tournaments last week at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex. Wingham went 3-1 overall in the C Division, making it to the tournament semifinals before falling 5-1 to runnerup Mount Forest on Sunday.
