The Golf Fore Hospice committee recently presented a cheque to Saugeen Hospice Inc. for $91,500, representing the proceeds of their golf day on June 20. The committee thanks all who attended and those who supported them with pledges and the volunteers who make the day run smoothly. Pictured, from le
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Brockton amends municipal tent rental policy
Brockton purchased several pop-up tents with the Brockton logo. They were used during the summer sidewalk sale in 2021 and again for the Hometown Christmas Market.
Seagull scat has Lake Rosalind, Marl Lake residents concerned
Among the more printable names a thesaurus gives for seagulls are scavenger gulls, seaside ravens, beach pterodactyls and rats with wings.
Memories of Wingham: John McDowell – Part III
No matter how sparse the furniture was in most of our old country homes, a piano could be found in a great many of them. This was before the invention of computers or TV sets, and even many of our radios were rather primitive. Our entertainment and fun was mostly home-made, so a piano in the home wa
Fun at the ballpark
The Wingham baseball diamonds hosted a year-end ball tournament on Aug. 12 for local youth baseball teams to compete.
Wingham Hitmen shut out Brussels in Huron County Fastball League action
The Wingham Hitmen hosted the Brussels Bangers on Saturday afternoon in Huron County Fastball League action. The home team would swing their way to victory, shutting out the Bangers in a 6-0 win.
Wingham Ironmen to open regular season at home against Walkerton
The Wingham Ironmen will open the 2023-24 PJHL Pollock Division season at home.
Action plan for HAF application approved by North Huron council
Economic Development Officer Demetri Makrakos reported to North Huron council on Aug. 8 about his department’s action plan for the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) application currently offered through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The federal government announced the HAF in thei
Pop is out of my diet – too much sugar
With all the heat that we have had, I have been drinking a lot of liquids.
Housing crisis sure to have an impact on education
‘Tis the time of year when university and college students are preparing for the fall migration south.
Wingham Cemetery fence painting project complete
The Wingham Business Improvement Association (BIA) recently completed refreshing the green fence that borders the Wingham Cemetery, a project undertaken by several local volunteers.
North Huron to update noise bylaw
A recent concern from a Bristol Terrace resident in Wingham has North Huron council revisiting its noise bylaw, which currently appears to restrict noise that is primarily behaviour-based but does not address permanent noise-producing equipment like generators or includes an acceptable decibel (dB)
Motion to eliminate annual town hall public meeting defeated
A report prepared by North Huron Clerk Carson Lamb and Director of Finance Chris Townes was submitted for council’s approval at the Aug. 8 regular council meeting.
South Bruce aware of ‘glitch’ in community DGR survey
The Municipality of South Bruce says it is aware of a glitch in an online survey, which closed last week, that allowed respondents to submit multiple responses regarding the proposed deep geological repository (DGR) project.
‘Corn’stars
The Bluevale Community Committee held its annual co-ed baseball tournament on Aug. 12 at the Bluevale Ball Diamond. The event also featured a cornhole tournament. The fundraising event for the 170th Bluevale Homecoming was a home run, as the event saw hundreds come out in support. Pictured: Bonnie
