Most of us have been reacting with shock and horror at news and photos of the devastating forest fires in British Columbia and the North West Territories.
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Statistics Canada launches tool to compare quality of life in Canadian municipalities
A new tool from Statistics Canada allows people to compare the quality of life in every Canadian municipality.
Snow blower upgrade shovelled away by council
Council has denied a request from staff to upgrade the recently-purchased snow blower used to clear snow from the sidewalks.
Three vying for title of Howick-Turnberry Fair Ambassador
Three individuals are vying for the title of 2023-24 Howick-Turnberry Fair Ambassador.
The most frightening experience of my life
For some, it’s rollercoasters that scare them. For others, it’s a fear of falling from high places. Or it’s a fear of the unknown that keeps them awake at night. For me, it is spiders.
LWHA updates council on recruitment strategies, staffing issues
SOUTH BRUCE – The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) has an uphill climb ahead of them in physician recruitment in the coming years, but officials remain confident they are up to the challenge.
Morris-Turnberry council approves municipal investment policy
It’s not every day that a municipality has a financial windfall.
95th Huron County Plowing Match results
The 95th Huron County Plowing Match took place Aug. 17-18 at the farm of Pete and Leisa Albers, on Browntown Road in Huron East.
Good named to U18 national fast pitch team
OTTAWA – Wingham’s Riley Good will don the maple leaf next month as a member of the Canadian U18 Men’s National Team.
South Bruce Peninsula Mayor resigns in wake of audio recording backlash
The mayor of South Bruce Peninsula (SBP) resigned on Aug. 29 after immediate backlash from neighbouring First Nations communities pertaining to previously recorded comments.
Wingham U15 girls’ win District Cup
The Wingham Minor Soccer U15 girls’ team has been having a great season, and on Aug. 21 captured the District Cup in the Tier 2 Division.
Celebrating 35 years of the 5 Star Quilters Guild
Before I tell you a bit about how the 5 Star Quilters Guild got started, I hope you won’t mind if I tell you a bit of how I got started quilting.
North Huron Summer Day Camp donate to food share
WINGHAM – Participants of at the North Huron Summer Day Camp organized a fundraising car wash earlier this summer to raise funds for the North Huron Community Food Share.
Wroxeter bridge soffit repair tendered
Soffit repairs to the Wroxeter bridge are needed and at its Aug. 15 meeting, Howick council approved a tender to get the job done.
Howick to set new bylaws for pool enclosures
During the Aug. 15 meeting, Howick council directed staff to draft a swimming pool enclosure bylaw to be presented at a future council meeting.
