The county’s Out of the Cold emergency shelter has reopened for the 2023-24 cold weather season.
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Report: Huron County Library ‘on par’ statistically with similar surrounding libraries
According to the latest statistics from the province, the Huron County Library is on part with similar library systems.
Diwali celebrated in Wingham
Pictured is Harpreet Singh showing one of the participants of the Diwali celebrations in Wingham on Nov. 5 how to don a turban. A total of 100 tickets were sold for the Diwali celebration at the Wingham Legion. The event featured Indian food, music, and Bhangra dancing. Attendees also learned about
Basement fire causes $200K in damages
A fire in Wingham during the early hours of Friday morning could have had much different results if it were not for working smoking alarms.
Huron County Library switching collection vendor
The Huron County Library will be switching suppliers for its library materials.
County approves severance request in East Wawanosh
County council has approved a consent application from Vincent Acres Inc. for the severance of a surplus residence in the East Wawanosh Ward of North Huron.
Kinsmen, Music In The Fields donate $5,000 to Wingham hospital
The Wingham & District Hospital Foundation received a $5,000 donation from the Lucknow Kinsmen and Lucknow’s Music in the Fields toward its 2023 goal for the CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon. This gift means the Wingham hospital will have improved infection prevention technology for its operating r
Rockin’ for a cause
The Mudmen – ‘Canada’s Celtic Rock Warriors’ – took over the Wingham Town Hall Theatre on Nov. 3 for a fundraising concert in support of the United Way Perth-Huron’s new Northern Huron Connection Centre in Wingham, as well as the organization’s Urgent Needs Fund. Mudmen members are: Robby and Sandy
‘There’s going to be an uproar’
Users of North Huron’s recreation services could be in for quite a surprise if North Huron council formally approves the proposed 2024 Fees and Charges Bylaw.
South Bruce residents tour OPG facilities
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.
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.