Maitland Conservation (MC) held a Shoreline Mapping information centre on March 7 at the Knights of Columbus Centre in Goderich, showcasing the completed draft hazard mapping and speaking to citizens about how this may affect their shoreline property.
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Signs damaged in Morris-Turnberry
Sometime over the weekend of March 3, unknown people damaged numerous road signs in the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, signs which include stop signs.
Vandals cause damage to Goderich free food pantry in early February
On two occasions, vandals caused damage to the free food pantry by the Tourism Centre in Goderich.
What is a closed session? And why can’t council disclose land appraisals in open session?
Numerous requests for more details about the sale of municipally-owned land have been made to North Huron council, specifically regarding the recent sale of land earmarked for future development at Hutton Heights and last year’s sale of a portion of the Wingham airport.
Another local business makes large donation to Maitland River Elementary
Maitland River Elementary School received a $5,000 donation towards the modernization of its library from another local business, this time from Morrison Bros. Ltd.
Madill girls’ hockey team wins WOSSAA gold
The F.E. Madill varsity girls’ hockey team claimed WOSSAA gold on March 7 in London, defeating East Elgin Secondary School 5-2 in the championship game. The Mustangs now advance to the OFSAA provincial hockey championships in Stratford on March 21-22. Pictured, back row from left: Mr. Moffat, McKenn
Ironmen take 2-1 series lead on Bulldogs
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.
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.
