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.
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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,
Construction class at F.E. Madill Secondary School looking for work in the community
Need a new garden shed or a custom wood project built? The students in Jesse Poels’ construction class at F.E. Madill Secondary School can help you out.
Community leaders celebrate opening of Northern Huron Connections Centre
On Friday, Sept. 29, Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson formally congratulated the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA Huron Perth) on the extensive renovation work done at St. Paul’s Trinity Anglican Church, which were funded as a result of receiving $125,600 capital grant from the Ontario Trillium
Wingham BIA requests to rename park to honour Leland and Thora Vance
The Wingham Business Improvement Area (BIA) officially submitted a request to North Huron council, asking them to consider renaming part of Riverside Park in honour of Leland and Thora Vance.
Councillor concerned about duplication of fibre service
One county councillor is wanting an answer about whether there is any duplication of servicing between SWIFT projects and the work of local telecoms in bringing high-speed internet to rural parts of the county.
Remembrance Day services planned for Teeswater, Mildmay
In a report from CAO/Clerk Leanne Martin, plans for two Remembrance Day services were shared with council on Sept. 26.
Council agrees to create South Bruce interactive mapping
In response to the municipality’s interest in future infrastructure, council agreed to proceed with the creation of online interactive mapping at the cost of $45,000.
What makes a champion of the truth?
When you think of a champion, what comes to mind? Perhaps an athlete with a gold medal or a student winning an academic trophy? But what about another type of champion, the people who stand up for and defend our democracy – not with physical prowess, but with their words.
South Bruce agrees to host Reconciliation Training, Indigenous Cultural Awareness seminar
It appears South Bruce plans to stay committed to its path to Reconciliation by hosting another opportunity to learn more about Indigenous culture.
South Bruce votes to bypass engineer report, seek staff’s advice on drainage bill
Unhappy with both the information provided by the engineer about a municipal drain, as well as the way the request from the landowners was handled, council voted against the engineer’s recommendations and instead is seeking further information from township staff.
WOMEN IN BUSINESS: Pandora’s Pantry owner speaks to her long career
What started as a job to return her to the workforce after having children turned into a substantial career as an entrepreneur for Sue Mullin, owner of Pandora’s Pantry located in both Listowel and Wingham.
Fall expected to be warmer, drier than normal says Environment Canada climatologist
After a rather uneventful summer, weather wise, one climatologist believes we will have a warmer and drier-than-normal fall.
This summer’s rain may be too much of a good thing
Rain is not the only thing that makes for a bountiful harvest – sunshine is also necessary. And while this area has had more than enough of the former, that’s not the case for the latter.
South Bruce Dairy Club hosts Achievement Day, Sept. 9
The South Bruce Dairy Club’s Achievement Day was held on Sept. 9 at the Mildmay Fall Fair.
