A northern Ontario alliance and Protect our Waterways have expressed disappointment but not surprise at Ontario Minister of Energy Todd Smith’s response to a recent petition to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.
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Shoreline bluffs continue to be at a high risk of collapse
Maitland Conservation (MC) and Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) are warning landowners and the public that the shoreline bluffs are at a high risk of collapse, urging people to be aware of the imminent danger and take precautions.
Lancers held to three goals in weekend contests
A pair of road games did not produce the desired results for the Lucknow Lancers over the weekend, as the team was held to three goals and added two more losses in the Ontario Elite Hockey League standings.
North Perth Westfield hosts North Region volleyball tournament
North Perth Westfield hosted the annual North Region elementary school triple ball (volleyball) tournament on Dec. 6 in Listowel, with the host Warriors winning the girls’ division over F.E. Madill. Milverton Public School won the boys’ bracket, also defeating the Madill Mustangs in the final. Six a
Madill boys’ basketball squads in action
F.E. Madill’s junior and senior boys’ basketball squads were in regular season Huron-Perth Athletics action in Listowel versus the LDSS Lightning on Dec. 11. The senior Mustangs picked up a 61-50 victory over Listowel after beating Goderich 61-45 earlier in the day, improving to a perfect 3-0 in 202
Wingham Ironmen acquire MacRobbie from Capitals
The Wingham Ironmen have acquired Adam MacRobbie from the Walkerton Capitals in hopes of boosting their offense in the back half of the PJHL Pollock Division season.
Ironmen split weekend tilts with Bulldogs
While consistency has been an ongoing issue for the Wingham Ironmen over the course of the 2023-24 PJHL season, the club still continues to pick up points as the Pollock Division rolls towards the holiday hiatus.
U11 LL Yellow win Regional Silver Stick
The Wingham Ironmen U11 LL Yellow team went undefeated at the Regional Silver Stick Tournament in Wasaga Beach, Dec. 2-3, skating away with the championship banner.
Warden commemorates lives of victims on National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Warden Glen McNeil opened the Huron County council meeting on Dec. 6 with heartfelt words of commemoration, recognizing National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
United Way requests funding from Morris-Turnberry for Northern Huron Connection Centre
Now that the Northern Huron Connection Centre is operating and serving those in need throughout the community, the United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is shifting its focus to finding funding to ensure the sustainability of the centre.
‘Repairing cars, repairing lives’
It’s Wednesday night just before 7:30 p.m., and the parking lot in front of one of the units at 405 Josephine St. in Wingham begins to fill up with vehicles.
South Bruce CLC hosts Q&A with Finland DGR tour participants
South Bruce Deputy Clerk Vivian Kennedy moderated a discussion with attendees of this year’s tour of the Onkalo Deep Geological Repository (DGR) in Finland, who answered submitted questions from community members during the Dec. 7 online Community Liaison Committee (CLC) meeting.
Wingham Legion’s Poppy campaign a success
The 2023 Poppy campaign for the Wingham Legion was a success, according to Poppy Fund Chair Tim Poole.
North Huron home sales below historical norms last month
November home sale activity was better than the month before, but still down compared to the same time in 2022.
Convicted Wingham restaurant owner’s appeal heard in court
The owner of a Wingham restaurant was back in court on Wednesday, Dec. 6 to present evidence in an appeal of his conviction for failing to comply with Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) officers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
