The current North Huron council sat together for the last time on Nov. 7, with outgoing Reeve Bernie Bailey and Deputy Reeve Trevor Seip expressing their gratitude to fellow council members, staff, and the community with heartfelt goodbyes.
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Local EQAO results mixed compared to provincial average
It was a mixed bag of results for local schools when it comes to the Education Quality and Accountability Officer (EQAO) test results.
AMDSB director of education discusses 2022-23 work plan
At the Oct. 25 Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) meeting, the board’s senior team and Director of Education, Dr. Lisa Walsh, presented the Director’s Work Plan for 2022-23. It was explained that the plan is to align with the 2020-2024 Strategic Plan and the Equity, Diversity and Inclusivit
Kent Readman named fire chief for North Huron, Huron East
Kent Readman has been appointed fire chief for North Huron and Huron East, effective Dec. 6.
Region’s unemployment drops to 2.3 per cent
The Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region continues to hold onto the province’s lowest unemployment rate.
Community receives update on Teeswater Medical Centre
Fundraising efforts for the Teeswater Medical Centre are about 70 per cent complete, and work on the project is expected to begin next year.
Recount in Morris-Turnberry leads to same result as election night
A recount of the votes casts in the Morris-Turnberry municipal election has resulted in no changes to the results announced on Oct. 24.
Winners of the 2022 Huron County Art Show announced
The 2022 Huron County Art Show judges have chosen the top two art pieces to display with their Huron County Art Bank, along with several honourable mentions.
County Road 83 to get paved shoulders from Morrison Line to Highway 4
County Road 83 will get a paved shoulder from Morrison Line to Highway 4 in an effort to decrease the risk to cyclists who use that portion of the road to get to and from work.
Wingham Cenotaph serves as reminder of sacrifice paid by those who served
Across Canada, no other monument or piece of public art conjures the emotion, and for some people the memories, that the local cenotaph does.
Wingham Ironmen U9 win lopsided affair against Minto
The Wingham Ironmen U9 Tier 2 team travelled to Harriston on Saturday, Oct. 29 to take on the Minto Mad Dogs. The Ironmen proved to be too much for the Mad Dogs, winning a lopsided affair.
Blyth-Brussels U15 Rep team dominates Listowel
Blyth-Brussels U15 Rep defenseman Luke Fischer (left) battles for position with Marcus Heiben in front of his net during an opposing first-period power play in local minor hockey action on Oct. 26 in Listowel. Fischer had a dominant game with one goal and two assists as his Crusaders shut out the Cy
Senior Mustangs finish season in second, will host South Huron in playoff quarters
The F.E. Madill senior girls’ basketball squad capped an impressive Huron-Perth Athletics regular season on Oct. 26, albeit on a losing note to the league’s top team.
Ironmen split weekend road matchups
Fresh off a decisive 6-0 shutout victory over the Kincardine Bulldogs on Oct. 29, the Wingham Ironmen were unable to carry the momentum forward on Sunday in Goderich, handing the Flyers their first win of the 2022-23 PJHL Pollock Division campaign.
Rockin’ Thru The Ages
Members of the High Street Band perform for the large crowd at the Rockin’ thru the Ages event, held at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre on Oct. 30. There were over 200 eager music lovers in attendance.
