If you were in Wingham, Teeswater or anywhere in between on Friday, May 19, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., you may have noticed Wingham Independent Motorcycle Club (MC) members cruising on their bikes near the schools.
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Josephine Street sidewalk extension project more than double the price
The much-needed safety aspect of the Josephine Street sidewalk extension project to provide walkways to the busy corner at Highway 4 outweighed the extra costs after North Huron council found out that the public works department was requesting an additional $57,133.10.
Madill varsity girls win Huron-Perth rugby title
There was a moment right at halftime when the F.E. Madill Mustangs’ march to the Huron-Perth varsity girls’ rugby championship may have appeared in jeopardy. But it was a fleeting moment, and in the end the regional final wound up the same as every other Madill game over the course of the 2023 sprin
North Huron declares June to be Pride Month
In what first appeared to be a duplication of the discussion held at the last North Huron council meeting, the Pride discussion was back on the agenda at the May 15 meeting, this time to address the requests.
U.S. DOE, NWMO sign joint statement of intent to co-operate on used nuclear fuel management
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO), a Canadian not-for-profit organization tasked with the safe, long-term management of Canada’s used nuclear fuel, signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) to Co-operate on Used Nuclear Fuel Management with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on May 17.
Draft strategic plan presented to SVCA board of directors
The new Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) strategic plan has been over two years in the making. Now it’s done, at least in draft format, and ready for approval and implementation.
Discussion continues on what programs SVCA will be offering in the future
In her report to the Saugeen Conservation board of directors on May 18 at the Formosa headquarters, SVCA general manager Jennifer Stephens reported that she has continued her visits with municipal councils and CAOs to discuss the services and programs provided by the SVCA.
Saugeen to celebrate at Sauble Beach this long weekend following court decision
The Chippewas of Saugeen will be celebrating on Sauble Beach over the long weekend, according to a press release from the band council.
HPPH sends letters, talks cannabis
At its May 12 meeting, many items of varying topics were discussed during Huron Perth Public Health’s (HPPH) Board of Health (BOH) meeting.
Wingham McHappy Day raises nearly $5K
The Wingham McDonald’s hosted its annual McHappy Day on May 10, where good food, good laughs and good times were had by all. The fundraising day continues to provide Ronald McDonald House Charities Southwestern Ontario with the funds needed to support their facilities in London and Windsor, which se
North Huron hears Blyth Festival updates on 2023 season
NORTH HURON – Rachel King and Gil Garratt from the Blyth Centre for the Arts/Blyth Festival…
Free life skills seminars for young adults coming this summer to South Bruce
The Municipality of South Bruce is offering free life skills training seminars to young adults ages 16 - 25. The workshops are sponsored through the Early Investments in Education and Skills (EIES) funding provided by the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO).
2022 Annual Report of local drinking water source protection activities now available
The Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley (ABMV) Source Protection Committee (SPC) approved the 2022 Annual Progress Report for submission to the Province of Ontario. This progress report documents the achievements made together with municipalities, agencies and ministries to implement local source prote
Volunteers wanted for Behind the Bars this summer at Huron Historic Gaol
Behind the Bars returns to the Huron Historic Gaol this summer, and the Gaol is currently seeking volunteers to help portray former inmates for the popular event.
North Huron childcare user survey results released
Manager of Children’s Services Trisha McLean shared the results of a childcare survey sent out in February to families using at least one of the four North Huron childcare programs.
