A date was set on Jan. 31 to hear the verdict in the trial of Stephen and Joanne Hill, owners of Buck and Jo’s Restaurant in downtown Wingham, who allegedly failed to comply with an order from the region’s medical officer of health on Nov. 12, 2021.
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North Huron to look at using reserve funds to decrease budget impact
A possible solution for the significant tax increase anticipated in North Huron was on the agenda at the Feb. 6 regular council meeting. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, councillors opted to defer the discussion to their next meeting.
Next steps for North Huron Museum deaccessioning underway
Vicki Luttenburger, North Huron’s director of recreation and community services, presented a report to North Huron council on Feb. 6 updating councillors on the deaccession process for artifacts housed at the North Huron Museum, including an environmental assessment of the building.
Enbridge Gas donates smoke/CO alarms to Fire Department of North Huron
On Feb. 2, Enbridge Gas Inc., the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC) and the Fire Department of North Huron announced they are working together to improve home safety and bring fire and carbon monoxide-related deaths down to zero.
Sacred Heart School community rallies around family who lost home to fire
The Sacred Heart School community in Wingham has come together to help one of its families who lost its home to a fire over the weekend.
Meeting for proposed Wingham Historical Society to be held Feb. 15
One local resident is hoping to form a new group to aid in preserving Wingham’s history.
North Huron council receives over 40 letters about budget deliberations
North Huron council received so many letters from community members regarding current budget deliberations that they had to be presented in a spreadsheet.
What’s happening in Formosa
It is pretty quiet in Formosa.
Hospitals board to renovate, recruit at Listowel, Wingham sites
At its January meeting, the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) board of directors highlighted many important issues the hospitals are currently facing, as well as their steps forward.
Ironmen prevail in weekend contests
Points are at a premium with the 2022-23 PJHL regular season beginning to wind down, and the Wingham Ironmen picked up four they desperately needed over the weekend to maintain pace with the teams they’re chasing in the North Pollock Division standings.
Maitland Conservation board reviews more changes, effects of Bill 23
Maitland Conservation (MC) board members received additional information about the changes and effects that Bill 23 is having on conservation authorities, with this month’s focus on conserving natural heritage.
Enbridge Gas presents Huron East Fire Department with $5,000 cheque
Enbridge Gas, the Huron East Fire Department, and the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC) held a media event on Jan. 30 to announce a $5,000 grant to purchase firefighting training materials.
Aaron Goodvin looking forward to telling his story in Wingham
Aaron Goodvin likes to take the scenic route in life.
The Sisterhood Studio opens in Wingham
Melissa Sklad believes that girls should be who and what they want to be. This is the inspiration behind Wingham’s newest small business, The Sisterhood Studio.
Blyth driver charged with fail to remain, fail to report accident
Perth County OPP have charged a Blyth resident for failing to remain at a collision and failure to report an accident.
