Council here approved a motion to authorize the sale of municipality-owned lands to Hodgins Building Centre, a local business with locations in Wingham and Lucknow, at its Nov. 4 regular council meeting, part of the concluding steps to wrap up the sale that’s been in the works since the summer.
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North Huron celebrates community spirit with Volunteer Appreciation Night
The Township of North Huron celebrated community spirit on Nov. 5 at the Blyth Memorial Hall, with members of 33 different organizations attending this first-time event that highlighted the “heartbeat” of the community, its volunteers.
United Way announces new living wage for Huron, Perth
United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) and the Ontario Living Wage Network (OLWN) are announcing the region’s new living wage of $24.60 an hour, up from $23.05 last year.
World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters
Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.
Ironmen swap wins with first-place Hanover Barons over weekend
Despite dropping two of three games over the weekend, the Wingham Ironmen were able to hold on to fourth place in the North Pollock Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey League.
Remembrance Day 2025 in Fordwich
FORDWICH - The Township of Howick and the Brussels Legion (Royal Canadian Legion Branch 218) hosted a Remembrance Day ceremony in Fordwich on the afternoon of Nov. 9.
U11A Whitecaps, Surge fight to draw in Lucknow
Midwestern Newspapers reviews local minor hockey scores.
Huron County ratepayers facing fines for contravening tree bylaws
Hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines were charged recently against Huron County residents who had contravened the Forest Conservation Bylaw.
Council approves deaccessioning of frame collection from museum
Huron County Museum staff will be overseeing the deaccessioning of nearly 100 frames that previously held historical documents or artworks.
Intimate Partner Violence charges in Huron East
On Oct. 19, Huron County OPP investigated a matter involving intimate partners, a police report states.
Celebrate Local Flavours at the Launch of Abundance: Savouring the Flavours and Spirit of Huron County
Come for the recipes, stay for the heart and discover the abundance that grows when a community comes together.
City slicker Doug needs to remember rural voters (again)
This might sound a bit repetitive (mainly because it is) but I get the feeling that Etobicoke native, bona fide city slicker and Ontario Premier Doug Ford (and trust me, his pedigree came first for a reason) really doesn’t get the vast majority of the province he represents (at least from a...
Wingham Community Garden and Orchard reports record harvest
The Wingham Community Garden and Orchard has broken its own record, according to garden volunteer Phil Beard, producing a whopping 1,969 lbs of fresh fruits and vegetables. It was noted that the orchard produced 480 lbs of fruit this year.
Province increases Ontario Municipal Partnership Funding
Huron-Bruce MPP and Minister of Rural Affairs Lisa Thompson was handing out treats on Oct. 31, announcing that the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) would be increased by $50 million to a total of $600 million for next year.
Ironmen climb to fourth in North Pollock Division with weekend wins
The Wingham Ironmen have climbed to fourth in the seven-team North Pollock Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey League on the strength of two wins against the now-fifth-place Mitchell Hawks over the weekend.
