WINGHAM - The Maitland Valley Ride for Dad was held on Sat. July 19, leaving from the Wingham Legion at 9:30 a.m. with a spectacular showing of motorcycles heading out of town on Josephine Street.
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Howick Council expresses interest for daycare facility in township
HOWICK - Council here endorsed a report at its July 15 meeting recommending the establishment of a daycare facility in the township.
Stingers take top spot in Huron County fastball league
The Belmore Stingers are sitting atop the Huron County Fastball League, moving ahead of the Sebringville Sting with a win over Milverton over the weekend.
Rippers continue to push forward after rough season start
Despite a slow start to the season, Chad Martin, representative of the Wroxeter/Wingham Rippers, says the team is pulling together.
An open letter to North Huron’s Coun. Chris Palmer
Last year, I had the privilege of attending the Women in Nuclear Conference in Niagara Falls as…
A New Chapter: Saugeen Beach’s name change emphasizes cultural significance
In the early morning hours of July 1, members of the Saugeen First Nations Beach Advisory Committee set out to replace one word on the iconic Welcome to Sauble Beach sign, replacing Sauble with Saugeen.
CAO report highlights progress, engagement and strategic initiatives
Newly-appointed Chief Administration Officer (CAO) Nelson Santos delivered his first quarterly report to North Huron Council on July 7.
Wingham infielder Moran drafted by MLB’s Royals in 13th round
Tyson Moran, a 19-year-old out of Wingham, was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the 13th round of the Major League Baseball (MLB) 2025 draft on Monday.
Fire Chief updates Morris-Turnberry Council on training, calls
At their July 8 regular meeting, council members here received a report from North Huron Fire Chief Chad Kregar, outlining the month of May in emergency calls, significant incidents, training and general updates for his department.
Morris-Turnberry Council authorizes sale of surplus land in Brussels
Council here, at their June 17 meeting, passed two bylaws to stop up, close and sell portions of road allowances and surplus land in Brussels.
$80,000 gift from Vance Fund supports surgical equipment at Wingham hospital
The Wingham & District Hospital Foundation is grateful to be the recipient of an $80,000 grant from the Leland and Thora Vance Fund which is held at the Waterloo Region Community Foundation.
North Huron endorses advocacy for Canadian veterans
Coun. Rick McBurney pulled an item out of the consent agenda for discussion at the July 7 regular meeting of council, requesting that North Huron send a letter of support endorsing the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury’s (BWG) advocacy for Canadian veterans.
The North Huron Recreation Summer Day Camp began July 2
Themed weeks, day trips, arts and crafts, fun games and activities keep the 5-7 and 8-11-year-old participants active and busy all summer.
Belmore Homecoming a success due to ‘countless hours’ from volunteers
“Countless hours of working, considering and deciding have resulted in a wonderful community event,” Homecoming committee officials state in a post-event press release.
Local councillor critical of ‘Woke’ hiring practices
During a regular meeting of North Huron council, Coun. Chris Palmer voiced his disapproval of the Community Engagement Committee’s support of equitable hiring practices, calling the wording in a report by Chief Administrative Officer Nelson Santos “a rabbit hole” and saying that it is “woke stuff.”
