South Bruce community members toured Ontario Power Generation (OPG) facilities to learn about current storage and waste management processes for high-, intermediate-, and low-level nuclear waste on Friday, Oct. 27.
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Regional unemployment rate drops to 3.6 per cent
While the provincial unemployment rate increased last month, the local rate dropped to below four per cent.
Listowel hospital site needs long-term sustainability study
The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) board of directors had a full agenda for its October meeting, with several different issues discussed.
Howick Optimist Club announced 50/50 winner
The Howick Optimist Club would like to thank the community for its continued support, most recently with the 50/50 draw held in September. The support allowed the Howick Optimist Club to raise $6,850, which will be put back into programs in the Township of Howick. The club says these proceeds will a
‘If they could only get along’
For Tim Poole, the past month of conflict in Gaza have brought back many memories.
Madill junior girls thump Listowel in basketball action
The F.E. Madill junior girls made short work of the LDSS Lightning on Oct. 25 in Wingham, taking a decisive 63-16 decision in Huron-Perth Athletics high school action. The Mustangs (4-2) earned a home playoff game this week with the win.
Lancers shut out by Wolves
Saturday night’s road game in Ripley wasn’t much to write home about for the Ontario Elite Hockey League’s Lucknow Lancers.
Tryouts
F.E. Madill Secondary School held its varsity girls’ hockey tryouts on Oct. 26 at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex. The 2023-24 Huron-Perth Athletics hockey season gets underway later this month.
Madill senior boys’ volleyball team thump Listowel in straight sets
The F.E. Madill senior boys’ volleyball squad improved to 3-3 on the 2023 Huron-Perth Athletics season with a straight-sets victory over visiting Listowel District Secondary School on Oct. 26 in Wingham.
Kate Vanderhorst featured speaker at recent Historical Society meeting
At a recent well-attended public meeting of the Wingham & Area Historical Society in the Alice Munro Public Library, Kate Vanderhorst was the featured speaker.
Memories of Wingham: Elgin Johnston, Part 2
This is the eighth part in a series, initiated by the Wingham and Area Historical Society, of write ups of memories by or about Wingham seniors. Elgin Johnston (1915-2018) lived his whole life north of Wingham, in Turnberry Township, in the same brick house he was born in – a house built in 1895 by
Sacred Heart CWL hosts Family Fun Fest, Oct. 28
The Sacred Heart Catholic Women's League on Oct. 28 in Wingham. The event featured games and activities for children; and treats for all.
IN PHOTOS: Wingham’s Festival of Lanterns 2023
The 10th annual Festival of Lanterns took place on Friday, Oct. 27 in downtown Wingham.
Wingham Town Hall Theatre has become a destination for performers
A hidden gem. It’s a term thrown around loosely by marketing folks, but it is safe to say that the Wingham Town Hall Theatre is just that – a hidden gem.
IN PHOTOS: Fashion show raises $2,500 for local groups
Christine’s Clothes Closet hosted its annual fashion show fundraiser on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at the Wingham Columbus Centre. This year’s event was once again a success, with more than 175 people in attendance and raising $2,500 for two local organizations – North Huron Community Food Share ($1,000) and
