Council here approved a motion to endorse a letter from Howick Township addressed to multiple government officials, including MPP Lisa Thompson and Premier Doug Ford, concerning the installation of new utility poles for high speed internet.
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Local families celebrate Mother’s Day at Meeting Place Organic Farm
Meeting Place Organic Farm held its annual Mother’s Day open house and seedling sale on the weekend.
Wingham & District Hospital Auxiliary purchased new equipment, looks to future needs
The Wingham & District Hospital Auxiliary purchased a tilt wheelchair, a Sara Steady, and a…
Wingham hospital foundation supports $2.3 million in equipment
The Wingham & District Hospital Foundation are giving thanks to the generosity of local families, businesses, and community partners, and recently announced it has provided $2.3 million in critical support to the Wingham & District Hospital for the 2024–2025 fiscal year.
Chicken theft cold case in South Huron an inside job
Charges are laid two years after Huron County OPP began investigating a reported theft of 45,000 chicks from a South Huron farm in spring 2023.
The Howick Optimist Club receives $10,000 donation for Dolly Parton Imagination Library
The anonymous donation will help keep the program running strong.
The Thomas Beard and Friends String Quartet in fundraiser garnered a total of $3,450
The Thomas Beard and Friends String Quartet fundraiser garnered a total of $3,450 benefiting North…
Crime Stoppers Huron Perth looking for board members
Crime Stoppers is on the hunt for new board members, and more representation from across the two counties.
The Lions Club of Wingham inducts newest members
At a recent meeting, Zone Chair Lion Travis Teed inducted three new members into The Lions Club of…
Walkerton senior card results
WALKERTON - Euchre results for May 7 in the seniors’ room at the Walkerton Library were Deb Cassidy 73, Doug Fleet 73 and Marg Weber 67. Florence Daniel was low. Draw winners were Judy Peeling, Tom Wolfe and Don Harvey.
Huron, Perth counties launch new mental health crisis support pathways
According to Statistics Canada (2023): Approximately 12 individuals die by suicide each day, translating to around 4,500 lives lost annually.
Morris-Turnberry addresses repairs to major damage on Salem Road
At its May 6 meeting, council here heard from Director of Public Works Mike Alcock about damage to Salem Road, and options for repair.
Use of agency nurses ‘trending down’ at SBGHC
GREY-BRUCE - South Bruce Grey Health Centre, like other hospital corporations right across the province, has been coping with a shortage of nursing staff that started during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Invisible Wounds, Leslie Motors honour first responders on May 1
For 10 years, Invisible Wounds, an organization dedicated to positively contributing to the lives of first responders, health professionals and their families, has teamed up with Leslie Motors to honour first responders on May 1.
Medical students experience rural life during Discovery Week
Medical students from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University will begin their learning and training with at Listowel Memorial Hospital and Wingham & District Hospital during Discovery Week 2025.
