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The annual Burns Dinner at Knox Presbyterian Church in Walkerton was a gala celebration of Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns, known familiarly as Rabbie Burns, and of all things Scottish – including haggis. Master of ceremonies was Don Leatham. The gala feast featured a wonderful roast beef din

The Wingham-Lucknow 86ers U11C Rep team had a successful weekend at the BAD Blazers Winter Tournament, coming home with gold after a thrilling 2-1 win over Stratford in the championship game, which needed a shootout to determine a winner. The 86ers allowed only two goals in five games at the tournam

The Huron County Museum hosted a virtual webinar about Wingham-born painter George Agnew Reid, welcoming poet and biographer Molly Peacock, who addressed the contradictions of Reid’s life and work apparent in a painting recently donated to the museum named, ‘The Homeseekers Fording the Credit’.

The Huron County Library is welcoming residents to “imagine more from their library,” with the announcement of its new strategic plan.

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The Lucknow Lancers overcame a two-goal deficit in the second period, thanks to a natural hat trick from Trent Michie and a 53-save performance from Liam McCarthy, to earn the “W” with a 3-2 win over the Erin Outlaws on Saturday.

The Wingham Ironmen U15LL team won the Minto Mad Dogs Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 20 in Palmerston. The Ironmen started the day with a 4-2 win over Minto, followed that with a 4-2 win over Owen Sound, and a 5-2 win over TCDMHA in the championship game.

The previous council remuneration bylaw was reviewed and Howick Treasurer Amy Van Meeteren recommended updates for 2024.

The Atwood Lions Club has made accessing its outdoor skating rink easier, with the recent addition of a livestream video link to keep users updated on the status of the ice.

The Wingham Ironmen had a golden opportunity to pick up four valuable points in the PJHL Pollock Division standings last weekend, but ultimately couldn’t secure a single one in a pair of losses to the Mitchell Hawks and Fergus Whalers.

The Listowel Cyclones exploded for a five-goal third period to rally from a 3-1 deficit on Sunday afternoon at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex, taking a 6-4 decision over the Stratford Warriors.

Jonah Duarte is as passionate about music as they come. He’s dedicated most of his life to studying it, playing it and teaching it, and now he wants to share his gift for song with all those interested in learning and experiencing it for themselves.

According to a report from Howick’s Chief Building Official, permit fees have not been adjusted since 2020.

During the warmer months in midwestern Ontario, a tractor rolling along one of the many farm fields in the area is not an uncommon sight. For decades, the operators of these massive machines used their talents to drive in straight lines – not because it looks pretty in a photo, but to be efficient