Soffit repairs to the Wroxeter bridge are needed and at its Aug. 15 meeting, Howick council approved a tender to get the job done.
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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.
Wingham thumps Wroxeter in Huron County Fastball League action
The Wroxeter Rippers (3-14) and Wingham Hitmen (12-6) clashed in Huron County Fastball League action on Sunday, Aug. 20 in Wroxeter. The Hitmen took a decisive 12-1 victory.
Frosty Queen hosts final Cruise Night of 2023
The third and final instalment of the 2023 Frosty Queen Cruise Nights was held on Saturday, Aug. 19, with a huge crowd turning out and just over 100 modern and vintage vehicles featured in the car show. The event raised $433.70 for the Maitland River Elementary breakfast program.
Tree planting funding available
Maitland Conservation (MC) is looking for landowners interested in planting trees, specifically sites two acres or more in size where seedlings can be grown on hillsides, floodplains or marginal farmland.
Digital Service Squad offers free digital 360° photo
Huron County Digital Service Squad team member Emma Hunking will be in downtown Wingham on Aug. 31, offering local businesses a unique opportunity to have some free digital 360° photos.WINGHAM – Huron County Digital Service Squad team member Emma Hunking will be in downtown Wingham on Aug. 31, offer
Lake Huron Coastal Centre announces successful youth initiative
The 2023 summer season is wrapping up, and Coastal Conservation Youth Corps participants feel they’ve made an impact on Lake Huron’s shoreline, a press release from the coastal centre said.
‘Beatlemania’ comes to Wingham
‘Ladies and gentlemen… The Beatles!’ The Town Hall Theatre was at capacity for Wingham Beatlemania! on Saturday night, Aug. 19, as the iconic venue welcomed The Liverpool 4 to the delight of local attendees. North America’s Tribute to The Beatles were spot-on in their renditions of the Fab Four’s gr
Huron County’s Digital Main Street grant deadline approaching
Small businesses in Huron County are being encouraged to apply for the Digital Transformation Grant (DTG) through the Digital Main Street (DMS) program soon, as the deadline is quickly approaching.
Wingham BIA reports ‘favourable’ results from sidewalk sales
The Wingham Business Improvement Area (BIA) held its regular board meeting on Aug. 17, covering several recent and upcoming downtown business initiatives.
Huron County Plowing Match deemed a success
Organizers of the 2023 Huron County Plowing Match are calling the event a success. The match, which ran Aug. 17-18 at the farm of Pete and Leisa Albers on Browntown Road, may have been dampened by rain but not in spirit.
Abate Huron-Perth Chapter 14 hosts annual ride in support of CHF
Abate Huron-Perth Chapter 14 rolled out its annual ride in support of the Children’s Health Foundation (CHF) on Aug. 19. A group of approximately four dozen bikes departed from chapter Vice-President Chris Brock’s Gowanstown home for a Saturday ride through midwestern Ontario. Earlier this year, Aba
Upward trends in North Huron home sales continue
Sales activity in the North Huron real estate market continued its upward trend in July.
Howick to begin budget process in September
At its Aug. 15 meeting, Howick council approved changes to the 2024 budget process.
WOAA Senior Hockey League ceases operations following defection of 10 teams to newly-formed Ontario Elite Hockey League
Senior AA hockey in the region will have a new look this coming season. On Aug. 17, the Ontario Hockey Association (OHA) announced the formation of the Ontario Elite Hockey League (OEHL), which will begin play in October.
