One of the Wingham and Area Historical Society’s (WAHS) main objectives when they formed in 2023 was to preserve as many of the historical artifacts from the now-closed North Huron Museum as they could.
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North Huron finance director resigns; interim director reappointed
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.
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.
Grandparents Day Celebration Carnival held at Riverview in Listowel
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Milverton Dog Park Committee wraps up fundraising campaign season with a splash at Bark in the Park event held at local pool
MILVERTON – Community, dog parents, family members and canine enthusiasts came out to the last of…
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…
County urges residents to rethink commute
BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County is asking residents to rethink their commute this month. September is Smart Commute Month, a time to highlight, celebrate and explore alternative ways of getting to work, county officials state in a press release.
Walkerton Herald-Times Sept. 11 Turnbacks
From Sept. 9, 1987
Businesses contribute to Run 4 Health
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Wellness and Recovery Centre having a positive impact after one year
WALKERTON - The facility that served as the model for the province’s Homeless and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hubs (HART Hubs) - the Brightshores Wellness and Recovery Centre in Owen Sound – has been in operation for just over a year.
Young adults have met the challenges of the new millennium, and thrived
The young adults now embarking on new careers and starting to raise families have survived a challenging few years.
