The new North Huron council chambers is nearly finished at the Royal Oaks Health and Wellness Centre, located at 271 Francis St. in Wingham. The next North Huron council meeting will be held on Jan. 15, 2024, at 6 p.m., in the new council chambers. Pictured: The new meeting place for council on Dec.
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Singing in the streets
The unseasonably rainy weather did not stop a group of local Christmas carolers from taking their voices to the streets of Fordwich on Dec. 17. After the travelling show completed, the choir returned to the former Fordwich United Church for an indoor musical performance for those who didn’t want to
Wingham Historical Society celebrates Christmas past
Memories were shared with laughter and nostalgia during the Wingham Historical Society’s final meeting of 2023, held at the Alice Munro Library on Dec. 13.
UWPH campaign a bit behind
December is traditionally a time meant to bring together communities in celebration. United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) reminds everyone to remember the vulnerable people across Perth-Huron struggling to make ends meet and the organizations tasked with helping those in need that must work harder to make
Maitland River Elementary School hosts holiday concert
Maitland River Elementary School held its annual Holiday Show on Dec. 18 and 19. Students performed several holiday numbers, much to the delight of the crowd.
Staff to seek snow removal solutions for busy Wingham intersection
All North Huron councillors approved a notice of motion by Coun. Mitch Wright on Monday night.
Blyth New Year’s Eve fireworks show set for Dec. 31
New Year’s Eve in Blyth will again be filled with the fabulous sights and sounds of fireworks that will bring in 2024 with new hopes and dreams.
Grey-Bruce well water testing service operating on modified schedule this holiday season
Grey-Bruce residents can still access Public Health Ontario’s complimentary Well Water Testing Program this holiday season, but there will be some changes to the local sample drop-off/pick-up service schedule.
South Bruce formally approves multi-year funding agreement with NWMO
South Bruce council has formally approved the latest Multi-Year Funding Agreement (MYFA) with the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO).
Teeswater Medical Centre expected to open in January
The Teeswater Medical Centre Committee is closing in on two milestones – the opening of the building on Teeswater’s main street, and its $2.6 million fundraising goal.
Walkerton’s Randy Willick receives CurlON award
Randy Willick from Walkerton was one of six recipients across the province to receive the Curling Community Hero Award from CurlON, the governing body of curling in Ontario. Willick oversees the very successful School Curling Program that involves two local high schools and six area elementary schoo
Walkerton Capitals U18 Rep team wins Lakers Tournament
The Walkerton Capitals U18 Rep C squad won the Shallow Lake Lakers U18 Rep tournament on Saturday, Dec. 16 in dramatic fashion, needing a shoot-out to win the championship game 3-2 over Blyth-Brussels. Walkerton went undefeated over the course of the weekend, winning all four games. Pictured, back r
Thundercats earn split in weekend OEHL action
The Durham Thundercats found the back of the net plenty of times in two Ontario Elite Hockey League games on the weekend, but were only able to secure one win in a pair of contests.
Capitals maintain pace in PJHL Pollock Division
The Walkerton Cap itals followed a hard-fought 2-2 tie Saturday afternoon against the Kincardine Bulldogs with a 5-3 win in Goderich on Sunday.
Isotope coalition looks at future opportunities
The Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition (SOIC) met in Saugeen Shores on Dec. 11, its co-chairs – the City of Owen Sound, the Canadian Nuclear Isotope Coalition (CNIC) and the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) – welcoming several municipal partners to a workshop.
