A complaint from a Wingham resident sparked a discussion about snow removal policies at the end of the regular North Huron council meeting on Dec. 4, leading to an unplanned notice of motion to review the current snow removal policy in North Huron.
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‘Giving Tuesday’ campaign raises $54,800 for Wingham hospital
The community responded with amazing generosity to a goal set out by one local company’s challenge for ‘Giving Tuesday’ on Nov. 28.
Wingham business wins award for barrier-free design
The winners of the 2023 Barrier Free Design in the Private and Public Sector, as well as the winner of the 2023 Accessibility Champion Award, were announced on Nov. 20 by the Huron County Accessibility Advisory Committee (HCAAC).
Wingham Salvation Army launches annual kettle campaign
Wingham Salvation Army Thrift Store volunteer Barbara Hallman poses with one of the organization’s Christmas kettles placed around town on Dec. 2. The Salvation Army continues to accept monetary and food donations for the area’s most vulnerable throughout the remainder of the month. Volunteers are n
HPPH announces closure of Wingham site as of Jan. 1
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) announced on Tuesday morning that its Wingham site will close permanently, as of Jan. 1.
Poor weather believed to be factor in school bus crash
Huron County OPP are still investigating a single-vehicle crash south of Bluevale earlier this week, but believe that poor weather played a factor.
Brockton council gives go-ahead for battery electricity storage project
Brockton council voted on Nov. 28 to endorse the proposed battery electricity storage system (BESS) facility near Cargill – but with provisions for further public engagement by Alectra/Convergent.
Newry Bus Lines ‘stuffs the bus’ for local food bank
Listowel Salvation Army Food Bank Coordinator Carolyn Saunders (left) was presented with plenty of food and toy items courtesy of Newry Coach Lines’ ‘Stuff the Bus’ initiative following the Atwood Christmas Parade last weekend. In addition to all the goodies that will be used to fill Salvation Army
Listowel author releases fifth book, first junior fiction work
Everyone has a different outlet for their emotions. It took Listowel author Jen Courtney a long time to discover hers, and now she wants to help her youth readers find theirs.
North Perth’s Alex Brooks wins PWSA award
North Perth’s Alex Brooks had an outstanding baseball season in 2023, and her individual prowess was recognized on Nov. 25 by the Provincial Women’s Softball Association when she received the Carol Cleverly Award as the Most Promising Minor Catcher (U15 Tier 1 Division) in the organization. In addit
Drives hang on for second win of season over Centenaries
The Milverton Four Wheels Drives added another win to the column in the 2023-24 Ontario Elite Hockey League standings with a narrow 2-1 victory over the Seaforth Centenaries on Sunday afternoon at the Perth East Recreation Complex.
Cyclones slay Warriors, fall to Siskins in marathon shootout
The Listowel Cyclones continue to prove they’re amongst the GOJHL’s elite clubs after extending their season-high point streak to 12 games last weekend against a pair of top-tier Midwestern Conference opponents.
IN PHOTOS: 2023 Atwood Santa Claus Parade
The Lions Club once again hosted Atwood’s annual Christmas parade on Friday, Nov. 24, which made its way through the downtown to the Elma Memorial Community Centre. Afterwards, the public was then treated to refreshments and a visit with Santa at the outdoor rink.
Council steps on the gas by supporting school bus stop arm camera pilot project
By giving its support, North Perth is in a way, giving the school bus stop arm camera pilot project the gas to move towards fruition.
Salvation Army Christmas concert set for 25th annual performance
It’s been the official unofficial kickoff to the holiday season in Listowel for nearly three decades, and now the time is nearly upon us once again for the Salvation Army brass band to take centre stage.
