The winners of the 2023 Barrier Free Design in the Private and Public Sector, as well as the winner of the 2023 Accessibility Champion Award, were announced on Nov. 20 by the Huron County Accessibility Advisory Committee (HCAAC).
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Wingham Salvation Army launches annual kettle campaign
Wingham Salvation Army Thrift Store volunteer Barbara Hallman poses with one of the organization’s Christmas kettles placed around town on Dec. 2. The Salvation Army continues to accept monetary and food donations for the area’s most vulnerable throughout the remainder of the month. Volunteers are n
HPPH announces closure of Wingham site as of Jan. 1
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) announced on Tuesday morning that its Wingham site will close permanently, as of Jan. 1.
Poor weather believed to be factor in school bus crash
Huron County OPP are still investigating a single-vehicle crash south of Bluevale earlier this week, but believe that poor weather played a factor.
‘This program should be given a go again’
Council have given staff the go ahead to target a September 2024 launch date for a before- and after-school program at Immaculate Conception School in Formosa.
Report: Hunger is becoming the new normal as Ontarians struggle
A new report by Feed Ontario reveals that food banks are experiencing the largest increase in visits on record, more than double the increase seen following the 2008 recession. The report points to insufficient social support programs, lack of quality employment, and unaffordable housing as the driv
Bruce County Public Library holds workshop to help seniors protect themselves from fraud
The Bruce County Public Library held a fraud prevention workshop for seniors on Nov. 7. The virtual presentation was available both online and at the Chesley and Port Elgin branches.
Wingham Ironmen U15 Rep win pair of tournaments
The Wingham Ironmen U15 Rep team are in the midst of a successful season, having two tournament wins in November. The squad won the Georgian Shores Fall Classic, held Nov. 10-12, and followed that up by winning the consolation championship at the Clinton Optimist Tournament, Nov. 24-26, with a 4-0 w
Lancers come up short against Winterhawks
The Lucknow Lancers scored three goals in the third period; however, it was too little, too late as the Saugeen Shore Winterhawks used its early scoring power to skate away with a 7-4 win in Lucknow on Saturday night.
Ironmen drop weekend tests to finish 2-4-1-1 in November
The Wingham Ironmen will likely be happy to see the turn of the calendar into December, as the club’s tumultuous November schedule came to a close this past weekend with two more losses.
Schuett Furniture and Appliances revitalize storefront to match business goals
In 1906, the Schuett family started Schuett Furniture and Appliances to service Mildmay and the surrounding communities.
Ginn to serve another term on SWIFT board
Jim Ginn will once again represent Huron County on the Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) board of directors.
Morris-Turnberry council approves request for McArthur Drain improvements
A proposed drainage improvement project at a local farm is slow to get moving due to a lack of communication from Hydro One, according to Morris-Turnberry staff.
Howick hires new deputy treasurer
At the Nov. 21 council meeting, the Township of Howick hired a new deputy treasurer, as well as a seasonal, full-time public works equipment operator/labourer, and day camp counsellor for the before- and after-school program.
Council meetings to remain ‘status quo’ in Morris-Turnberry
After reviewing a lengthy report and discussion, council has opted to maintain the “status quo” for council meetings.
