It appears the only thing Township of North Huron staff and a developer can agree on when it comes to a proposed affordable housing project in Wingham is that it is needed.
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Online petition circulating opposing rec fee increases in North Huron
An online petition opposing the proposed increases to fees at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex has 160 signatures since launching last week.
IN PHOTOS: 2023 Remembrance Day service in Wingham
A large crowd gathered at the Wingham Cenotaph on Saturday, Nov. 11 for the annual Remembrance Day service hosted by the Wingham Legion.
OEHL names first commissioner
The Ontario Elite Hockey League (OEHL) announced Rick Richardson as the league’s first commissioner on Nov. 1.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program now in Howick Township
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a free book gifting program devoted to inspiring a love of reading in young children, has partnered with the local Optimist Club to bring the program to Howick.
UW Social Research & Planning Council announces new living wage for region
Living Wage Week in Ontario ran Nov. 6-12, and United Way Perth-Huron’s Social Research & Planning Council (SRPC) has announced the new living wage of $22.75 an hour, up from $20.70 last year.
Howick defers purchase of snow plow
After much discussion during its Nov. 7 meeting, Howick council elected to defer the purchase of a new tandem cab and chassis snow plow until the completion of the township’s strategic and asset management plans.
Avon-Maitland DSB seeks feedback on school climate
Parents/caregivers of students in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) are asked to complete an online survey to provide feedback about their school’s climate.
Huron Perth District Women’s Institute hosts Ladies Day Out
The Huron Perth District Women’s Institute hosted a Ladies Day Out on Nov. 9 at the Listowel Agricultural Hall, with 80 ladies in attendance.
New public health tool provides short-term projections of illness
A new report from Public Health Ontario shows that severe respiratory illness and hospitalization in children is expected to increase over the next couple of weeks.
Wingham dancer earns scholarship to Myrtle Beach talent expo
For most people, it is more comfortable to be one-on-one with another person as opposed to being on stage in front of a crowd. For Briella Sutherland, 9, she is the opposite. Her personality shines when the stage lights turn on.
Ironmen’s Coombs helps lead PJHL North to Prospects Game victory
In an annual exhibition showcasing the league’s rising stars, Wingham played host to the 2023-24 Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) North vs. West Prospects Game on Nov. 4.
Junior Mustangs fall in H-P basketball semis
The F.E. Madill junior girls’ basketball season has officially come to a close, following the club’s 36-17 loss to the St. Marys Salukis in the Huron-Perth Athletics playoff semifinals on Nov. 6.
Ironmen drop two to open November schedule
The Wingham Ironmen are still searching for a sustained sense of offence through the first two months of the 2023-24 PJHL regular season, as the local club was held to two tallies in a pair of losses last weekend.
Howick resident out $70K in cryptocurrency fraud
A Howick resident is out $70,000 as a result of a cyptocurrency scam, according to Huron County OPP.
