The Wingham Town Hall Theatre was roaring with laughter on March 23, as Canadian actor and comedian Shaun Majumder came to the small town on his “The Love Tour.” Majumder regaled the crowd with hilariously inappropriate stories from his youth, complete with plenty of personal phallic references.
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Huron County approves 2023 budget
County council has approved the 2023 budget, which will see ratepayers pay an additional 6.49 per cent on the county portion of their property taxes this year.
North Huron approves 2023 budget
After months of debate, North Huron council approved the 2023 budget in principle on Monday night… after some more debate.
Listowel U9 Tier 2 Cyclones end season on losing note
The U9 Tier 2 Listowel Cyclones hosted the South Bruce Blades on March 26 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex, falling 6-1 to the visitors.
Ironmen trail Patriots 2-1 in Pollock semifinals
After a disheartening 5-0 loss in Game 1 of the PJHL Pollock Division semifinals, the Wingham Ironmen got back in their best-of-seven series with the Mount Forest Patriots with a pair of much closer tilts over the weekend.
Howick council sends letter to Minister of Transport regarding municipal Drainage Act
Howick council voted in favour of sending a letter to the Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra, in regards to the Drainage Act and CN Rail’s decision to no longer pay for drainage assessments for the installation and maintenance of municipal drain infrastructure in rural Ontario.
Health Unit seeing pertussis cases in Huron-Perth region
Similar to other areas in southern Ontario, Huron Perth Public Health is seeing cases of pertussis in children.
LDSS alumnus releases second children’s book
A local author has released her second children’s book just in time for Easter. The Banner sat down with Delicia Miller, a former student at LDSS, to learn more about her book, the character Mozart the Clinic Cat, and what inspires her creative process.
Maitland Conservation approves 2023 budget
Maitland Conservation’s (MC) board of directors has approved the 2023 budget and levy.
Blyth-Brussels U13 LL squad suffers first defeat of playoffs
The Blyth-Brussels Crusaders U13 LL squad travelled to Palmerston to take on the Minto Mad Dogs on March 16. The Crusaders were handed their first loss of the post-season, losing 6-1.
Wingham U15 LL Ironmen win consolation title at Young Canada Week
The Wingham Ironmen U15 LL team travelled to Goderich to take part in the 72nd annual Young Canada Week tournament. After a rocky start, the team steadied the ship and skated away with the U15 LL Consolation Trophy following a 7-2 win over Mid-Huron. Team members include: Dustin Benninger, Darcy DeV
North Huron lends support to North Perth motion on mandatory school bus stop arm cameras
North Huron council has expressed its support of a motion from the Municipality of North Perth regarding the installation of cameras on school bus stop arms.
North Huron receives no RFPs to operate three facilities
The operation of the fitness centre at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex, the Blyth Campground and the Blyth and District Community Centre will be status quo this year.
Wingham Minor Hockey executive asks council to reconsider proposed rec cuts
The Wingham Minor Hockey executive committee has asked North Huron council to reconsider proposed service cuts at North Huron’s recreation facilities as part of the 2023 budget deliberations.
Britespan certifies as a living wage employer
Britespan Building Systems Inc. is the latest business to certify as a living wage employer.
