The economic impact study shows that over the last six seasons (from 2018 to 2024), the festival has generated a total GDP impact of $29 million. In the 2024 season alone, the festival had an economic impact of $8.1 million.
Wingham
Website provides region-specific information on climate change
“The Climate Project is an accessible online hub of localized climate change information and impacts. Funded by Bruce Power and created by the Nuclear Innovation Institute, this project aims to deliver region-specific climate change data and explain its implications for our community."
Community Risk Assessment completed
“There is always the possibility of an event that could adversely affect the community, including health, property, organization, environment, and society. The best possible mitigation of any fire or life safety risk is to deal with the threat before it occurs,” the CRA report states.
Petition for backyard chickens fails in South Bruce
On Nov. 26, council here heard a delegation for allowing backyard chickens in South Bruce communities, subsequently denying the request with several councillors offering reasons for opposition.
Jamie Heffer appointed Huron County warden
Jamie Heffer, mayor of Morris-Turnberry, has been appointed to the role of the Huron County warden.
Crime Stoppers seeking assistance in thefts of generators, furniture, tools, cash
Huron Perth Crime Stoppers and local police are asking for the public’s assistance in solving the following break, enter, and theft occurrences.
Fatal collision in Morris-Turnberry claims life of Huron East resident
A single vehicle collision in Morris-Turnberry has claimed the life of a Huron East resident, a police report states.
Maitland River Elementary School in Wingham held its annual fundraiser Christmas Market
Santa and Mrs. Claus joined in the festivities Nov. 30.
Fordwich Masonic Lodge donates to North Huron Community Food Share
Fordwich Masonic Lodge #331 has donated $555 to the North Huron Community Food Share. Mason Douglas…
Artificial intelligence offers applications for health industry
I first started writing columns about “My Voyage with Dementia” about 84 months ago.