North Huron Fire Chief Marty Bedard presented the Fire Department’s activity report from Jan. 22 – March 22 at the May 3 regular council meeting.
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South Bruce allows replacement of NWMO study consultant despite conflict of interest
At the April 26 council meeting, South Bruce council approved the replacement of MDB Insights as a consultant on retainer for multiple studies required for the process to decide where the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) will place its deep geological repository (DGR).
F.E. Madill senior girls soccer drop contest to St. Michael
The F.E. Madill senior girls’ soccer team lost 5-1 to St. Michael Catholic Secondary School on April 26 at home. This was the first game of their spring season. The Mustangs are back on the pitch May 5 in an away game against Central Huron Secondary School. Pictured mid-air is Melissa Jacobs.
Dinning Cup returns to Madill after two years
After a two-year break, F.E. Madill was able to host the 14th Matthew Dinning Memorial Cup rugby tournament on April 27.
Manufacturing job fairs coming to Wingham, Exeter
The Huron Manufacturing Association (HMA) is holding a job fair in Wingham on May 17 at the Knights of Columbus Hall from 12 – 6 p.m., with another schedule on June 7 in Exeter.
National Day of Mourning marked with ceremony in Huron County
On Sunday, April 24 the Huron District Labour Council marked a special day, ahead of the official National Day of Mourning in a solemn ceremony at the Workers’ Monument on Gloucester Terrace across from the Historic Gaol.
Madill snack program thanks Fresh Wind Revival Centre for 10 years of donations
Last month marked 10 years of monthly donations from the Fresh Wind Revival Centre (FWRC) to the F.E. Madill Secondary School snack program, totalling $12,000.
Starter Company Plus announces successful graduates
The 2021 Starter Company Plus program saw the highest participation levels in the program’s history, a press release from the county said on April 27.
Wingham Town Hall Theatre reopens after volunteer work
A team of volunteers came together to get the Wingham Town Hall Theatre ready for the first two shows taking place on April 30 (The Mudmen) and the sold-out show on May 4 (Washboard Union).
SLED fund applications now open for Huron County
The Supporting Local Economic Development (SLED) program in Huron County is now accepting its 2022 applications.
Mixed reactions to Ontario budget announcement
Mixed reactions followed the release of Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government’s recent budget announcement, which local Liberal candidate Shelley Blackmore says is an “election platform, not a real budget that addresses the needs of Ontarians.”
Riverside apartments get final approval, local residents irate
North Huron council approved the site plan control agreement for the new apartment building at the old Wingham Trailer Park site. However, several residents say they were deceived.
Red plaid shirts, men in kilts hit the stage in Wingham
The Mudmen wowed the crowd at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre on Saturday night with their much-anticipated return to the stage, adoring fans of the Celtic rock band quickly filling the seats for the long-awaited return of live music to downtown Wingham.
Local hospitals receive $2 million gift from Schultz estate
The Wingham, Goderich, Clinton, and Seaforth hospital foundations have each received $500,000 thanks to a generous legacy donation from a local family.
UPDATE: Second driver involved in March 31 crash near Molesworth has died
Perth County OPP say a second driver involved in a fatal crash near Molesworth on March 31 has succumbed to their injuries.
