For the second year, Scott Miller and Steve Jackson are organizing Wingham’s annual Terry Fox Run after taking over for Dale and Linda Edgar, who retired in 2022 after 35 years of promoting this important event.
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Chiefs of Ontario demand the return of all Greenbelt land, call for criminal investigation
The Chiefs of Ontario (COO) held an Emergency Chiefs Assembly and media event with First Nations Leadership on Aug. 28 about the Auditor General’s special report on the changes to the Greenbelt.
Huron County responds to Wescast layoffs
Economic Development Officer Natasha Gaudio Harrison and Oonagh Vaucrosson, workforce coordinator with the county, updated Huron County councillors on the ‘Workforce Development Project.’
Ironmen blanked in preseason opener
The Wingham Ironmen failed to get on the board in their 2023-24 PJHL preseason opener on Aug. 22, but the junior squad will have two more exhibition opportunities to find their scoring touch before the regular season commences next month.
Peel semifinalist at CNE ambassador competition
The Howick-Turnberry Agricultural Society was well-represented at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) Ambassador of the Fairs competition earlier this month.
Columbarium to be installed at Teeswater-Culross Cemetery
Council has endorsed a recommendation by the Teeswater-Culross Cemetery Board to move forward with the purchase and installation of a columbarium.
Are we finally listening to climate change warnings?
Most of us have been reacting with shock and horror at news and photos of the devastating forest fires in British Columbia and the North West Territories.
Statistics Canada launches tool to compare quality of life in Canadian municipalities
A new tool from Statistics Canada allows people to compare the quality of life in every Canadian municipality.
Snow blower upgrade shovelled away by council
Council has denied a request from staff to upgrade the recently-purchased snow blower used to clear snow from the sidewalks.
Three vying for title of Howick-Turnberry Fair Ambassador
Three individuals are vying for the title of 2023-24 Howick-Turnberry Fair Ambassador.
The most frightening experience of my life
For some, it’s rollercoasters that scare them. For others, it’s a fear of falling from high places. Or it’s a fear of the unknown that keeps them awake at night. For me, it is spiders.
LWHA updates council on recruitment strategies, staffing issues
SOUTH BRUCE – The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) has an uphill climb ahead of them in physician recruitment in the coming years, but officials remain confident they are up to the challenge.
Morris-Turnberry council approves municipal investment policy
It’s not every day that a municipality has a financial windfall.
95th Huron County Plowing Match results
The 95th Huron County Plowing Match took place Aug. 17-18 at the farm of Pete and Leisa Albers, on Browntown Road in Huron East.
Good named to U18 national fast pitch team
OTTAWA – Wingham’s Riley Good will don the maple leaf next month as a member of the Canadian U18 Men’s National Team.
