North Huron Council accepted the resignation of the municipality’s newly hired director of finance, Maria Thornton, one week after she officially started. Thornton’s official first day was Aug. 25.
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Council supports energy efficiency funding application
Council here went with the recommendation of its staff to issue a letter of support to the County of Huron in an application for funding from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM).
Township establishes formal job description for theatre house manager
The Wingham Townhall Theatre will hopefully soon have a dedicated house manager after North Huron council agreed to grant CAO Nelson Santos leave to establish a casual, part-time theatre house manager job description.
Local 14 year old racing for Team Canada at top international motocross competition
Hailing from the settlement of Bluevale, local teen Caleb Vankoughnett, a 14 year old with a penchant for off-road racing, will represent the country as a member of Team Canada at the Motocross of Nations.
North Huron to finalize agreement with Wingham Ironmen
The Wingham Ironmen have been operating out of the North Huron Wescast Community Centre since it opened in 2001, but they have not had a formal agreement in place, according to a report from Director of Recreation Kelly Steiss.
Late Wingham clerk leaves over $95,000 for cemetery, trails
A former resident and town clerk of Wingham, John Byron Adams, named the Wingham Cemetery and the community trail in his last will and testament, according to a report from Public Works Director Kevin Watson submitted to North Huron Council at the Sept. 2 council meeting.
Teeswater singer-songwriter stars in 100th anniversary celebration of the Grand Ole Opry at Drayton Entertainment
DRAYTON – Teeswater’s Matt Ballagh is joining the cast of the hit show, Opry Gold: Hits of the…
Howick moving forward with ROD application for beautification project
HOWICK - The Rural Ontario Development (ROD) program launched in June, replacing the previous Rural Economic Development (RED) program, aiming to create strong businesses, boost economic growth, protect jobs and improve infrastructure in small communities.
Finding a cure
A few weeks ago, I was scrolling on Instagram and found a post that caught my attention. The post stated that, in China, researchers have developed a stem-cell based treatment that “cured” a type one and type two diabetic a year after treatment.
United Way encourages residents to sign Speak Up for Community Housing petition
United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is giving Perth-Huron residents a new opportunity to speak up for community housing.
