Staff and children at the North Huron Day Camp held a car wash event on Friday, July 28 at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex, collecting donations for the North Huron Community Food Share program while simultaneously having fun playing with soap and water on a hot, sunny day.
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Wingham emergency department to be closed Civic Holiday weekend
The emergency department (ED) at the Wingham and District Hospital will be closed for the Civic Holiday weekend.
Lions Club of Wingham hosts BBQ fundraiser
The Lions Club of Wingham held a fundraising barbecue at Foodland on Friday. Proceeds from the event will be directed to the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. This organization trains dogs to become guide dogs, and provide them to applicants free of charge. It is estimated that it costs $35,000
Social media accounts to be created for Howick
At its July 18 meeting, Howick council approved the creation of corporate social media accounts for the township. Council approved the Facebook page and Instagram account for the township. Further, with this creation comes the need to develop a corporate social media policy to outline the rules asso
Planning for 170th Bluevale Homecoming underway
Planning for Bluevale’s 170th homecoming is underway.
Snell appointed to Family Health Team board of directors
Coun. Jodi Snell will represent Morris-Turnberry on the North Perth-North Huron Family Health Team (FHT) board of directors.
Township to receive RED funding for bench project
The Township of North Huron approved an agreement with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) to receive Rural Economic Development (RED) Program funding for the Cruickshank Park and Main Street benches project.
Wingham Ironmen kick off 50th anniversary celebration with golf tournament
The Wingham Ironmen 50th Anniversary Committee held its first of several special events to kick-off the Provincial Junior Hockey League club’s celebratory year, hosting a golf tournament to begin the celebration of their 50th season as an organization.
North Huron renews lease with MRES for before, after school programming
Maitland River Elementary School (MRES) and the Township of North Huron entered into its annual lease agreement for before and after school programming during the 2023-24 school year.
Sidewalk construction begins at Josephine Street and Amberley Road
The work has begun on Josephine Street and Amberley Road (County Road 86), which will see many safety improvements, including sidewalks and pedestrian crossings. These improvements have been needed since the plaza opened on the east side of the intersection.
Mildmay-Carrick Homecoming is right around the corner
We’ve been counting down the number of sleeps until the Mildmay-Carrick Homecoming 2023 and here we are – only seven sleeps until we will be “Better Together!”
Maitland Conservation board tours Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area
Members of the Maitland Conservation (MC) board of directors visited the Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area, on Nature Centre Road just outside of Belgrave, for a tour and their regular monthly meeting.
Proposed Gorrie telecommunications tower given stamp of approval by CBO
A proposed wireless telecommunications tower in Gorrie is one step closer to being a reality as it was given a letter of concurrence from Howick Township’s Chief Building Official, Ed Podniewicz.
Wroxeter Park entrance closure creates discussion at Howick Township council
At its July 18 meeting, there was a delegation on Howick council’s agenda regarding the closure of the Wroxeter Park entrance. Attached to the agenda was a letter from concerned citizen Lisa Hamilton.
Heat warning issued for Huron-Perth
Humidex temperatures reaching 40°C are expected for the next three days. High daytime temperatures near 30°C are expected Wednesday and Thursday. High temperatures and humidity may continue Friday.
