A quarter-century of renowned icemaking prowess has landed Palmerston’s Don Wilkin CurlON’s prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Huron Perth Public Health approves MOH compensation, report
On Sept. 9, the Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health met via Zoom to approve Medical Officer of Health (MOH) Dr. Miriam Klassen’s compensation, as well as to receive the MOH’s report.
Council approves purchase of fire simulation system
A little bit of extra funding from an outside source, as well as a timely sales promotion, has led to council approving the purchase of a digital simulation fire education training system for South Bruce Fire Rescue.
August ‘a good month’ for South Bruce building department
Overall, the month of August was a good one for the South Bruce building department.
Braemar Nursing Home celebrates Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day is a day to celebrate the important bond between grandparents and grandchildren. On Saturday, Sept. 10, Braemar Nursing Home celebrated Grandparents Day with an outdoor ice cream social. Several grandchildren and even some great-grandchildren came out for an afternoon of fun in the
Only one home sold in North Huron last month
August was not a good month for the real estate business in North Huron.
Alice Munro Library hosts Huron County Welcome Night
As part of the annual Huron County Welcoming Night campaign and celebration aimed at newcomers to the area and the country, Wingham hosted its evening at the Alice Munro Library, serving hot coffee and tea, soft drinks, and pizza to those who attended.
Country music star Jason McCoy to perform in Wingham
Canadian country music star Jason McCoy will play two shows in Ontario this fall, including one at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre on Nov. 24.
Parking bylaw questioned again in North Huron
Rachel King, general manager of the Blyth Festival, spoke to North Huron council about the two-hour parking limit included in bylaw No. 91-2022, which provides regulations and parking enforcement and was on the agenda for renewal at the Sept. 19 regular council meeting.
Wingham Terry Fox Run raises an amazing $26,949
Approximately 200 participants braved the rain to walk/run/stroll/bike in the Wingham Terry Fox Run on Sunday morning. Another 175 donated online before the event at https://run.terryfox.ca/3139, where donations are still being accepted until the end of the month.
Volunteers tackle trash in Wingham
About a dozen energetic volunteers came to the former Wingham train station on Wednesday, Sept. 14 to help clean up some of Wingham’s streets. Pete Mulvey, coordinator for Waste Free Wednesday, organized the teams and gave them a map of their assigned streets. Each team was issued gloves, garbage ba
B.M. Ross donates $25,000 to BMGCC reno project
Support continues to flow for the Inspiring Our Future Campaign with the most recent donation from B.M. Ross and Associates Limited.
24-hour gym opening in Wingham, smoothie bar coming soon
Hailey and Cody McCann are celebrating their most significant milestone as they prepare to welcome you to downtown Wingham’s new 24-hour access gym and smoothie bar.
North Huron council updates remuneration, expense bylaw
Council discussed the proposed updates to the remuneration and expense bylaw that would see the next sitting councillors get a raise to align them with other Huron County municipalities.
South Bruce council updated on Adam Street Dam removal
Council was provided a brief update about the $7 million Adam Street Dam removal and street reconstruction project in Mildmay on Sept. 13.
