After much discussion during its Nov. 7 meeting, Howick council elected to defer the purchase of a new tandem cab and chassis snow plow until the completion of the township’s strategic and asset management plans.
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Avon-Maitland DSB seeks feedback on school climate
Parents/caregivers of students in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) are asked to complete an online survey to provide feedback about their school’s climate.
Huron Perth District Women’s Institute hosts Ladies Day Out
The Huron Perth District Women’s Institute hosted a Ladies Day Out on Nov. 9 at the Listowel Agricultural Hall, with 80 ladies in attendance.
New public health tool provides short-term projections of illness
A new report from Public Health Ontario shows that severe respiratory illness and hospitalization in children is expected to increase over the next couple of weeks.
Wingham dancer earns scholarship to Myrtle Beach talent expo
For most people, it is more comfortable to be one-on-one with another person as opposed to being on stage in front of a crowd. For Briella Sutherland, 9, she is the opposite. Her personality shines when the stage lights turn on.
Ironmen’s Coombs helps lead PJHL North to Prospects Game victory
In an annual exhibition showcasing the league’s rising stars, Wingham played host to the 2023-24 Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) North vs. West Prospects Game on Nov. 4.
Junior Mustangs fall in H-P basketball semis
The F.E. Madill junior girls’ basketball season has officially come to a close, following the club’s 36-17 loss to the St. Marys Salukis in the Huron-Perth Athletics playoff semifinals on Nov. 6.
Ironmen drop two to open November schedule
The Wingham Ironmen are still searching for a sustained sense of offence through the first two months of the 2023-24 PJHL regular season, as the local club was held to two tallies in a pair of losses last weekend.
Howick resident out $70K in cryptocurrency fraud
A Howick resident is out $70,000 as a result of a cyptocurrency scam, according to Huron County OPP.
Huron County’s ‘Out of the Cold’ shelter now open
The county’s Out of the Cold emergency shelter has reopened for the 2023-24 cold weather season.
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.
