The Wingham Hospital Auxiliary awarded two life memberships (which are awarded after 25 years of membership) at their Annual Meeting on June 10.
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Council approves cross-border water and sewer connection policy
North Huron council approved a cross-border water and sewer connection policy at the June 3 regular council meeting, and the bylaw passed unchallenged at the June 17 meeting.
Memories of Wingham: Betty Richardson
Betty Richardson, longtime resident of Wingham, remembers when she came to live in Wingham. She and her husband Harry Feagan had grown up in Goderich.
Maitland River Elementary School holds annual school picnic
Maitland River Elementary School held their annual school picnic and play-a-thon June 17
Two charged following drug trafficking investigation in Perth and Huron
A resident of West Perth and a resident of Huron East have been arrested on multiple charges following a drug trafficking investigation in Perth and Huron Counties on June 13.
Wingham fireworks display moved to June 30
North Huron council approved a request from Community Engagement Coordinator Denise Lockie to change the date of Wingham’s annual Canada Day fireworks show from July 1 to June 30 to “enhance the homecoming experience,” Lockie said in her report.
Heffer proposes changes to public commentary at council meetings
Reeve Paul Heffer put forth a Notice of Motion at the June 17 regular council meeting to have staff investigate how other municipalities receive public comments during their meetings.
Webster donates $100,000 for Alice Munro Memorial scholarship
When George Webster sold his house in a seller’s market, he didn’t do what most people might do – take a six month sabbatical to Italy, scout out a cottage in Muskoka, do absolutely nothing and enjoy it – he chose to invest in the future, someone else’s, that is.
Local author publishes children’s book about navigating grief
Local author Deborah Dickson spoke about grief on June 13 at the book signing for her debut children’s book Always Kiss Me Goodnight. She also spoke about hope, community, memory, and strength.
Royal Canadian Legion support medical equipment at Wingham Hospital
The Wingham & District Hospital Foundation is the recipient of a grant in the amount of $18,332 provided by the Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command Branches and Ladies’ Auxiliaries Charitable Foundation.
