If there is one thing to be taken away from the Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation’s 11th annual Steppin’ Out Spring Gala this past Saturday night, it’s that the North Perth community is tireless in the support of its hospital, its top-tier health-care team, and the countless people who depend on
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Howick Hustle hosts second annual food truck fundraising night
The Howick Hustle Minor Soccer Association hosted its second annual food truck fundraising night on June 4 at the Howick Community Centre, with a huge variety of delicious eats, live entertainment and fun activities for the kids.
Madill senior girls fall in Huron-Perth soccer final
The two clubs that were virtually locked in at the top of the Huron-Perth Athletics senior girls’ soccer standings throughout the 2023 spring season were on a collision course for the playoff final last week, and that’s exactly how things transpired.
Elmira MCC Thrift and Gift marks grand re-opening June 15
For over four decades, the Mennonite Central Committee’s (MCC) Thrift and Gift retail store in Elmira has been offering quality second-hand items at discounted prices. Ever popular throughout the region for its extensive selection, a recently-completed renovation to its Church Street West location h
IN PHOTOS: 2023 Blyth Rutabaga Festival
The annual Blyth Rutabaga Festival featured a Touch-a-Truck event and slo-pitch tournament at the Blyth Community Grounds on Saturday, June 3, as well as a Lions steak dinner later that evening.
Alice Munro Festival well attended through weekend
One underlying aspect once again brought many visitors to Blyth, Wingham and Bayfield on June 2-4 – and that is a deep love of both reading and writing.
Newcomers go ‘shopping’ in Huron County
Over 60 new Ukrainian residents in Huron County, along with their children, went “shopping” on May 27 at an event held in partnership with the Huron Immigration Partnership, the Salvation Army and District 9 Retired Teachers of Ontario.
North Huron council approves small funding requests
North Huron councillors approved two small funding requests at its June 5 meeting; both nominal asks benefiting the youth of Wingham.
Blyth BIA asks council to revisit parking bylaw
The issue of parking in downtown Blyth was once again discussed by North Huron councillors after receiving a request from the Blyth BIA to amend the parking bylaw, extending the existing two-hour time limit to four hours, specifically on Queen Street.
Moreland estate donates over $270K to Wingham and District Hospital Foundation
The Wingham and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) recently announced a generous donation of a bequest in the amount of $273,000 from the estate of Ian and Peggy Moreland.
Wingham Legion installs officers for 2023
The Wingham Legion Branch 180 installed its officers for 2023 on Wednesday, May 31. This year’s officers include, from left: Andy Roger, Tracey MacDonald, Terry Anger, John Douglas, Cheryl Saint, James Saint (first vice-president), Rose McKaque (president), Tom Chester (second vice-president); Legio
Summer Reading Club returns to library this summer
The Huron County Library will once again host the TD Summer Reading Club this year.
The fight for life progresses
Last week I had an appointment for a CT scan at the Stratford hospital. I have the scan approximately every three months while they check for cancer – melanomas – in my body.
We’re all good people – let’s act like it
June is Pride Month. Those four words will bring out one of three reactions in readers of this newspaper: support; anger; or no reaction at all.
