From Dec. 8, 1999.
News
Helping ease the pain of bereaved families with something beautiful
WALKERTON - A group of volunteers has been meeting the first Monday of the month, 11 a.m., at St. Paul’s United Church in Walkerton, to make Angel Gowns.
Homelessness: sometimes no plan is a plan
As the weather gets colder and winter snow begins to look like it will stay, there has been more talk about housing costs, how to get new housing constructed, how to deal with homelessness, and related topics.
‘Winter might tempt us to withdraw, but faith gently calls us to continue doing good’
All right, it’s time for you all to fess up. Who invited Old Man Winter? This snow has brought so…
Perth County Declares a Significant Weather Event
PERTH COUNTY – At 11 a.m. on Nov. 28, Perth County officially declared a Significant Weather Event as per Ontario Regulation 239/02. This declaration applies to all County roads and does not apply to local Township roads or Provincial highways.
North Huron Council approves less expensive renovation options for Blyth Community Centre, deputy reeve shares equity concerns
On the heels of a debate on fairness between wards inspired by an announcement regarding the Vance Fund, North Huron Council held another discussion at its Nov. 17 meeting about the future of the Blyth Arena and Community Centre (Blyth hall) and the funding to proceed with necessary upgrades.
Huron County seeing rise in online scams, total recent losses reach $1 million
Online cryptocurrency and romance scams are seeing a recent rise in Huron County. A recent press release from Huron County OPP place total losses for these recent incidents at $943,000 CAD.
Multiple charges laid in sexual assault investigation; Huron County OPP to use body-worn cameras
An individual from Huron County is facing charges in connection with a months-long sexual assault investigation.
Fourth Teeswater Christmas Vendor Market held Nov. 22
The fourth annual Teeswater Christmas Vendor Market was held on Sat. Nov. 22 at the…
Wawanosh Campground closed permanently for overnight camping
Maitland Conservation (MC) board members made what they described as “a difficult decision” to shut down the popular Wawanosh Park Conservation Area (WPCA) after a lengthy discussion during their regular meeting on Nov. 19.
Request to transfer ownership of Gorrie Conservation Area denied
Maitland Conservation (MC) board members denied a request from Gorrie residents to transfer ownership of Gorrie Conservation Area.
North Huron to re-engage MSS for bylaw/animal control services
Director of Fire and Public Safety Chad Kregar submitted a report to North Huron Council on Nov. 17, requesting that Municipal Support Services Inc. (MSS) be re-engaged by the township.
Kincardine Yoga Fest donates to Wingham and District Hospital Foundation
The Wingham and District Hospital Foundation recently announce that the 2025 Kincardine Yoga Fest, co-founded by Darrel Perry, owner of Penetangear, and Eric Cunliffe, owner of Shakti Rhythm Yoga, is donating $3,456 to the Oncology Department at the Wingham and District Hospital.
New campaign focuses on recognizing coercive control in relationships
Optimism Place’s ‘Not ok.’ campaign, which kicked off Nov. 25, is a call-to-arms for workplaces, loved ones and acquaintances to address the issue by having conversations.
Vance Funds approved for five projects in Wingham; approval sparks questions of equity among North Huron Wards
North Huron Council received notification from the Waterloo Region Community Foundation of the 2025 Vance Fund recipients at the Nov. 17 regular council meeting, an announcement which sparked a debate among councillors.
