Formosa & District Lions Club Member Jennifer Batte, Governor of District A-9 (left), attended a recent meeting of the Lions Club of Wingham where she inducted David Shaw (centre) as a new member of the club. Shaw who is well known for his many community activities in Wingham and area, was sponsored
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Land near Hutton Heights development declared surplus by township
The Township of North Huron has directed staff to survey and sever 20 acres of land in the Hutton Heights area for residential development purposes.
Wingham’s ‘Coldest Night of the Year’ raises more than $39K
Wingham was host to their first United Way Coldest Night of the Year fundraising event on Feb. 26, raising money for the Northern Huron Connection Centre which is scheduled to open later this year.
TJ’s Taxi requests increase in tariff rates for services
TJ’s Taxi and Delivery Service requested an increase in tariff rates for their services in North Huron due to the “new and debilitating” increase in gas, insurance, maintenance, and wages.
Ontario government offers support in wake of Russian invasion of Ukraine
The Ontario government is assisting the people of Ukraine by providing $300,000 in humanitarian aid during this difficult and challenging time.
Local donors gave over $15,000 to ‘Freedom Convoy’
A hacked list of donors shows nearly 90 people associated with local postal codes donated to the “Freedom Convoy” in Ottawa, raising over $15,000 through the Christian crowdfunding website GiveSendGo.
Green Button initiative puts power into the hands of electricity users
Lisa Thompson, MPP for Huron-Bruce, and Bill Walker, MPP for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, joined Energy Minister Todd Smith and Westario Power officials on Friday, Feb. 25 at the Best Western Plus in Walkerton for a preview of the new Green Button data that will allow families and businesses across Huron,
Mask mandates to be lifted in schools, public settings simultaneously: Moore
TORONTO – As Ontario moves towards lifting mask mandates in public settings, the province’s top…
North Huron hires new chief building official/bylaw enforcement officer
After months of searching, North Huron has found a chief building official (CBO)/bylaw enforcement officer to fill the position.
Trudeau revokes use of Emergencies Act
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the federal government will be revoking a declaration of a public order emergency under the Emergencies Act, imposed 10 days ago in response to cross-border blockades and an occupation of downtown Ottawa protesting COVID-19 restrictions.
POW-NNW presents 1,697 names on petition, presentation cut short by procedural bylaw
Protect Our Waterways – No Nuclear Waste (POW-NNW) revisited council on Feb. 8 to present a petition of 1,697 names requesting council commit to a referendum at the next municipal election in October of this year.
NWMO makes large donation to Bruce County Library’s bookmobile campaign
The Bruce County Public Library is now closer than ever to bringing their bookmobile project to Bruce County residents, thanks to a generous donation of $50,000 from the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO).
New Millennium Quilters Guild welcomes guest speaker Gloria Loughman from Australia
On Feb. 15, the New Millennium Quilters Guild (NMQG) welcomed guest speaker Gloria Loughman, from Victoria, Australian.
Emergencies Act architect Perrin Beatty reflects on first use of legislation
It’s Nov. 16, 1987, Brian Mulroney is Canada’s prime minister, and in the House of Commons stands defence minister Perrin Beatty.
Wingham Ironmen docked points for use of ineligible player
The results of a Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) investigation have taken points away from the Wingham Ironmen in the Pollock Division standings.
