Of the three PJHL North Pollock Division quarter-final playoff series, there was little doubt heading into the postseason that the best-of-seven between the Wingham Ironmen and Kincardine Bulldogs was going to be the tightest. Through three games, it has lived up to the billing.
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Wingham & Area Historical Society seeking memories for first major project
The newly-formed Wingham & Area Historical Society held a meeting on March 8 at the Alice Munro Library, where it discussed plans moving forward, had a brainstorming session, and watched a portion of a black and white, silent DVD titled ‘Stars of the Town’ [of Wingham in 1949].
Maitland Munchies ‘room service’ program to continue
During the dark days of the pandemic, when children were separated into “cohorts” at school and confined to the classroom, Maitland River Elementary School Principal Angela Cowley tried something new at the school: room service.
Morris-Turnberry looking at 4.54 per cent tax increase
Council has received the second draft of the 2023 budget.
40 years and $100K later, Peter and Jo Ann Carter retire from fundraising for local charities
Teeswater residents Peter and Jo Ann Carter have been champions for local charities by raising funds through donations and pledges for over 40 years.
Ironmen to face Bulldogs in Pollock quarter-finals
After occupying the fourth and fifth spots in the PJHL North Pollock Division standings for a good portion of the 2022-23 campaign, it will indeed be the Wingham Ironmen and Kincardine Bulldogs facing off in the postseason when the first round gets underway this weekend.
Cottrills qualify for 2023 Mixed Provincial Curling Championship
Shawn and Katie Cottrill are headed to the 2023 Ontario Mixed Curling Championship following a successful weekend at the qualifying event in Tillsonburg.
Local Indigenous knowledge keeper shares sweat lodge teachings
A long time ago, the Anishinaabe (Ojibway) People received the gift of the sweat lodge from Misho’mis-i-non’-nig nee-zhwa’-swi (our Seven Grandfathers).
IN PHOTOS: Renovations underway for Northern Huron Connection Centre
The Northern Huron Connection Centre renovations are underway in the basement of St. Paul’s Trinity Anglican Church. Showers, extra washrooms and laundry facilities are framed in, with two new offices, and a common area with tables and chairs will be available for use sometime in April.
Wingham and Blyth BIA members approved for term
The township approved the Business Improvement Association (BIA) members for the 2022-26 term of council for both Wingham and Blyth, at the March 6 North Huron council meeting.
Morris-Turnberry council costs come in under budget for 2022
For the second consecutive year, council costs in Morris-Turnberry came in well under budget.
Local business donates $4,000 to school to offset field trip bussing costs
The principal of Maitland River Elementary School, Angela Cowley, is happy to announce that the annual school trip to the River Valley Winter Tube Slide in St. Marys is happening this year, thanks to the kindness of a community business.
South Bruce says ‘no’ to backyard chickens
Chickens will not be allowed in the backyards of urban areas of South Bruce, for now.
North Huron accepts purchase offer for 20 acres in Hutton Heights
The Township of North Huron has reached an agreement with Southside Construction Management Ltd. for the purchase of approximately 20 acres in Hutton Heights, where a new subdivision will be built.
Film crew from France visit Wingham
A film crew from France visited Wingham last week to shoot part of a documentary film being created about Alice Munro.
