What better way to spend a Saturday morning than with a coffee, fishing the Maitland River in Wingham? That’s exactly what this individual did on Oct. 14, though it is unknown if the fish were biting.
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IN PHOTOS: Howick Firefighters host breakfast, Oct. 15
Howick firefighters held another successful breakfast at the Howick Fire Station in Gorrie on Sunday morning. The damp weather of Oct. 15 did not dampen the spirits of the hungry attendees, as the fire hall was packed all morning with a steady lineup at the serving station.
North Huron endorses Midland resolution on ‘catch and release’
The Township of North Huron endorsed a resolution passed by the Town of Midland to pressure the Ontario government to reform the current ‘catch and release’ justice.
Great Hospital Race raises $18,000 for Wingham hospital
People running up and down Wingham’s main street may, on a regular day, be something to be concerned about. But not on Saturday.
The Festival of Lanterns’ 10th anniversary is certain to scare
The town of Wingham is once again gearing up for the annual Festival of Lanterns, with this year being the 10th anniversary of the spooky event.
George Agnew Reid painting returns to Huron County
A George Agnew Reid painting has returned to Huron County thanks to a donation of the painting The Homeseekers Fording the Credit to the Huron County Museum.
Blyth campground remains status quo, for now
The fate of the Blyth campground was once again on the table at the North Huron regular council meeting held on Oct. 17, with councillors debating on the popular camping spot’s future.
Huron-Perth Period Poverty task force providing free menstrual products at local libraries this fall
Period poverty is the lack of access to menstrual products due to cost or other barriers.
Huron Perth Public Health discusses normalizing COVID-19
“We are in a fall wave of COVID-19 but I just want to point out how different it feels,” Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Medical Officer of Health and CEO, Dr. Miriam Klassen, told the Board of Health on Oct. 13.
South Bruce ‘Super Berry’ – A tourist experience that promotes sustainable living
The Healing Arc Golden Orchard lies on beautiful rolling South Bruce farmland and is the first fruit-producing sea buckthorn orchard in Ontario.
Auditor: South Bruce in ‘reasonable financial position’
According to the municipality’s auditor, South Bruce is in a “reasonable financial position” as of Dec. 31, 2022.
Wingham U9 squad wins Tri-County “A” softball championship
The Wingham U9 squad captured the 2023 Tri-County “A” softball championship in Brussels in August. Pictured, front row, from left: Kaden Sklad, Connor Burrows, Jackson Davenport, Jordyn Riley, Henry MacDonald. Middle row: Kallie Rozendal, Bentley Lassaline, Andrew Blackwell, Zaden Eckert , Adleigh M
Wingham to host PJHL Prospects Game
The Provincial Junior Hockey League has announced the host sites for the league’s two Prospect Games this season.
Ironmen suffer pair of weekend defeats
The 2023-24 edition of the Wingham Junior Ironmen continue to try and find their footing in the early goings of the PJHL North Pollock Division campaign, with the local squad mustering a single point over its two matchups last weekend.
Wingham United Church Sunday School holds food drive
The Wingham United Church Sunday School and congregation recently held a successful Thanksgiving food drive for the North Huron Community Food Share. Pictured are some of the Sunday School kids with a selection of the donated goods.
