Thousands took up the offer to come home to the “beautiful valley” for a wonderful holiday weekend of renewing old friendships, getting together with family, reminiscing, sharing memories and making plenty of new ones.
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Gorrie to host first-ever Tri-umph Triathlon, Aug. 8
From generation to generation, there are certain traditions or lessons passed on. For Julie McDonald, she learned from her parents the dedication and importance of a healthy lifestyle as she competed in Wingham’s track and field program at both the provincial and national levels with other members o
‘What happens in life is unpredictable’
Life can change on a dime, and not always on the favourable side of the coin. This is a fact Dr. Ravi Ramsewak knows firsthand.
HPPH continues to stress caution amidst seventh wave of COVID
The seventh wave of COVID-19 continues in Huron-Perth. Sadly, Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is reporting five more deaths due to COVID-19, as well as three hospitalizations and six outbreaks in highest-risk settings.
Local leaders comment on emergency department closures
North Huron Reeve Bernie Bailey is concerned the recent temporary closure of the emergency departments (ED) at the Wingham and District Hospital and Listowel Memorial Hospital will not be the last one.
Emerg closures announced for Wingham, Listowel hospitals this weekend
The emergency departments at both the Listowel and Wingham hospitals will be closed for a portion of the weekend.
Howick council extends grass cutting contract with 8-10 per cent increase
The township has agreed to extend its grass cutting contract with Aeration Plus for this year, with an increase of between eight to 10 per cent.
Neighbour’s complaints pressure council to help pay for improvements at Fordwich Ball Diamond
Council has agreed to help – in one way or another – the Fordwich Parks and Community Association with the installation of additional fencing and netting at the Fordwich Ball Diamond to stop foul balls from hitting a neighbouring property.
Dan Fritz, McDonagh Insurance Brokers donate $25,000 to BMGCC reno
McDonagh Insurance Brokers ($5,000) and employee Dan Fritz ($20,000) have pooled their resources to make a combined $25,000 donation to the Inspiring Our Future Campaign, which will support the renovation and expansion project at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre (BMGCC).
Dog tag, cemetery, ice rental fees going up in South Bruce
Council approved changes to the fees associated with dog tags and kennels, cemeteries and ice rentals at its July 12 meeting.
‘Busy couple months’ for Morris-Turnberry’s building department
May and June, to put it simply, were “a couple of busy months,” according to Kirk Livingston.
MT council not happy with late bills from engineer on Blyth Creek drain project
Council is hoping the engineer of the Blyth Creek municipal drain project will take on some of the financial burden of cost overruns on the project.
Howick council supports retail store, residence in former Fordwich United Church
Howick council approved a request that would see the former Fordwich United Church to be used for both a retail store and a future residential home.
PLAY REVIEW: Although romanticized, Blyth Festival’s ‘Cottagers and Indians’ is more poignant than the true story
The easiest way to explain what the Blyth Festival Theatre’s rendition of Cottagers and Indians is about is that it is about wild rice, or manoomin, which translates to “the good seed” from the Ojibway language.
Fire chief presents annual reports to Morris-Turnberry council
Marty Bedard, fire chief of the Huron East and North Huron fire departments, provided his annual report to Morris-Turnberry council on July 19.
