A report from Jim Seale, programming and community engagement coordinator for Huron County, certainly opened the lines of communication around the horseshoe at county council on Oct. 3.
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FCC: Limited availability pushing farmland prices higher across Canada
Limited availability of farmland for sale is continuing to push land values higher, according to the mid-year farmland values review by Farm Credit Canada (FCC).
South Bruce CLC hears potential DGR impacts on environment
The Community Liaison Committee (CLC) received a report from Michelle Nearing, environment manager at the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO), outlining the ongoing baseline environmental studies near the proposed site of a deep geological repository (DGR) for high-level radioactive waste.
Province introduces legislation to make Ontario Health Teams responsible for home care
The province introduced legislation earlier this month which, if passed, will make Ontario Health Teams responsible for connecting people to home care services starting in 2025.
Regional unemployment rate drops in September
In September, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region decreased by 0.3 percentage points to 4.2 per cent.
Lancers open OEHL regular season at home on Oct. 14
The Lucknow Lancers are hoping to have a better result in the standings in 2023-24, but have a tough test ahead of them in their first game of the season.
Ironmen come up short in pair of home losses
Home-ice advantage didn’t give the Wingham Ironmen any apparent edge over the weekend, as the junior club dropped a pair of games at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex.
IN PHOTOS: 164th Howick-Turnberry Fair
The 164th Howick-Turnberry Fair was held at the Howick Community Centre on Sept. 29 and 30.
Memories of Wingham: Betty Bateson
This is the sixth part in a series, initiated by the Wingham and Area Historical Society, of write ups of memories by or about Wingham seniors.
Ecological farming: Worth a second look
Signs of the changing climate are worldwide today. People across the globe are racing to find new and innovative ways to minimize the damage, much of it caused by the human race in their quest for progress.
Sawchuk encourages county council to ‘simplify’ accessibility
Blyth resident Julie Sawchuk made one request of county council on Sept. 20 – simplify accessibility in the county.
North Huron Career Fair date changed to help more job seekers
The North Huron Career Fair, originally scheduled for Oct. 4 at the Wingham Columbus Centre, has been rescheduled to Oct. 25.
Royal Homes hosts annual open house
Royal Homes hosted its annual open house on Sept. 29-30 offering tours of both the design centre and factor both located in Wingham. In the factory tour, guests got to see the unique construction process of a Royal Home.
Bruce Stainton hangs up his red shirt
A significant transition is taking place in downtown Wingham. After 83 years, Stainton Home Hardware will not be owned and operated by a Stainton, but the name and most faces will remain the same, according to Bruce Stainton.
North Huron joins DocuPet dog tag administrative service
Dog tags provide a valuable service to townships and pet owners. Owning a pet comes with responsibilities, including registering animals kept as pets with the local municipal office. This provides peace of mind because the tag includes contact information to help locate the animal’s home and people,
