Council has given staff the green light to proceed with a before and after school care and skill building program in Formosa.
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Construction underway at Teeswater Medical Centre
After years of fundraising and work behind the scenes, construction of the Teeswater Medical Centre is well underway.
Documentary ‘Soop on Wheels’ re-released for National Truth and Reconciliation Day
Sandy Greer is upset about what she is calling a “resurgence of racism” in Canada, and she wants to do something about it.
North Huron to host second career fair
The Township of North Huron is holding its second career fair on Oct. 4; staff finding it prudent to host a follow-up event to build upon the July job fair and the August Centre of Employment and Learning (CEL) information session.
Volunteers needed: UWPH, WCC to hold second volunteer fair in Wingham
The United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) and the Wingham Community Connectors (WCC) are combining forces again, preparing to host their second volunteer fair on Sunday, Sept. 24, at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex.
IN PHOTOS: 101st Elementary School Fair in Belgrave
The 101st Elementary School Fair was held in Belgrave on Wednesday, Sept. 13.
DGR survey results indicate majority feel South Bruce is ‘moving in the right direction on the proposed project’
A representative from Deloitte says the response rate from South Bruce’s recent community survey was “above average” for what the organization sees in similar surveys they conduct.
Wingham Terry Fox Run raises over $28,000
For a community the size of Wingham – 5,395 according to the 2021 Census – to raise the kind of money it does every year for the Terry Fox Foundation, is nothing short of exceptional.
CUPE warns health-care crisis will deepen based on provincial projections
Based on the current trajectories surrounding Ontario’s growing shortfalls in the health-care sector, a new report from the Canadian Union of Public Employees’ (CUPE) Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU) warns that the impending crisis will only worsen if things stay on their current path.
Deputy chief estimates over $1M loss in pig barn fire west of Wingham
Four area fire departments were called to the scene of a fire west of Wingham on Sept. 18.
Wingham Minor Hockey back on the ice for another season
The familiar sounds of minor hockey are once again filling the air at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex in Wingham. Teams have begun practicing for the 2023-24 season, with the U15 players taking the ice on Wednesday, Sept. 6.
Council approves request to include pool liner replacement in 2024 budget
Council has approved a staff request to include the replacement of the Howick Optimist Pool’s liner in the 2024 budget.
Wingham’s Riley Good plays key role in Canada’s bronze medal win at WBSC Americas Pan American Championship
The U18 men’s national softball team captured the bronze medal in an exciting pitcher’s duel in extra innings against Argentina at the 2023 WBSC Americas Pan American Championship on Sunday, Sept. 10.
IN PHOTOS: DJ’s Furniture holds grand opening for Wroxeter showroom
Last weekend, DJ’s Handcrafted Solid Wood Furniture held a grand opening celebration in honor of the opening of its new showroom at 43195 Amberley Road, Wroxeter. In addition to offering its biggest sale ever, attendees could partake in funnel cakes and axe throwing (safe for all ages) while getting
‘Sooner or later, we’ve got to stop dividing up little pieces of land’
Applications to sever land is a regular agenda item at many council meetings; most either get approved or denied, but on Sept. 6 at the regular Huron County council meeting, one particular application met some pretty stiff opposition from several councillors.
