The Wingham Community Garden harvested 390 peaches this year, with one tree producing 62 pounds of the tasty treat, a bumper crop, a spokesperson for the group said in an email.
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Amount of waste going into Wingham landfill has doubled since 2016
The lifespan of the North Huron landfill site in Wingham has drastically declined, and this has the Director of Public Works Jamie McCarthy concerned.
Rally, march kicks off ‘Our Risk, Our Choice’ campaign in Teeswater
Exactly one year before the election of a new municipal council, a campaign began to have a public vote in South Bruce to decide what ratepayers in the farming community want to do in regards to the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s (NWMO) plan for burying nuclear waste in their backyards.
North Huron sees decrease in OMPF allocations
The province announced allocation amounts for the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) last week, with local municipalities receiving varying amounts.
Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health announces dates for outreach program
Training is completed for all volunteers participating in the Community Vaccine Champion (CVC) workshops, and the Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health is ready to begin reaching out to vaccine-hesitant community members in rural Ontario.
United Way New Initiative Grants open for 2022-23
Is your organization aware of a local issue that needs to be addressed? Are you considering how to best deliver services to the community? It’s these types of questions that United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is looking to answer through its New Initiative Grants process, which opened Oct. 18.
Listowel, Wingham hospitals update visitor policy
To maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, staff and physicians, effective Nov. 1 all family, support persons and visitors will be required to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination before entering a Wingham or Listowel hospital building.
Province unveils plan to lift COVID-19 public health measures
No more capacity limits in gyms, restaurants and recreational facilities. By February vaccine requirements will be lifted and a month later masks won’t have to worn indoors.
Huron County Museum hosting virtual talk in honour of Treaties Recognition Week
HURON COUNTY – The Huron County Museum is hosting a virtual event next week in honour of Treaties…
GO-VAXX mobile vaccine clinics coming to Huron-Perth
The Ontario GO-VAXX bus mobile clinic will be heading to Huron-Perth next week to provide first and second doses of the Pfizer vaccine to anyone born in 2009 or earlier.
Second annual Women United DEBx talk focuses on clothing, community
United Way Perth-Huron’s (UWPH) DEBx talk returns for a second year on Nov. 5, with The Voice of Dress, a panel discussion focused on the role of fashion, what dress means to communities and in Canadian society, moderated by last year’s speaker Dr. Laura Morlock. Singer, songwriter, actor and multi-
Protect Our Waterways to launch petition campaign in South Bruce
On Oct. 20, Protect Our Waterways (POW) announced the launch of a petition campaign to convince South Bruce council to hold a referendum on the community’s willingness to host the Nuclear Waste
Coming soon: Formosa Country Christmas
The largest family Christmas event in southern Grey and Bruce counties is fast approaching.
Formosa Lion presented with Dog Guides Award
Lion Frank Jacobi recently presented Lion Pat Strauss of the Formosa Lions Club with the Dog Guides…
Home sale activity in North Huron slow last month
While the average sale price of homes in North Huron increased last month, the number of units sold were down compared to previous months.
