A date was set on Jan. 31 to hear the verdict in the trial of Stephen and Joanne Hill, owners of Buck and Jo’s Restaurant in downtown Wingham, who allegedly failed to comply with an order from the region’s medical officer of health on Nov. 12, 2021.
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North Huron to look at using reserve funds to decrease budget impact
A possible solution for the significant tax increase anticipated in North Huron was on the agenda at the Feb. 6 regular council meeting. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, councillors opted to defer the discussion to their next meeting.
Next steps for North Huron Museum deaccessioning underway
Vicki Luttenburger, North Huron’s director of recreation and community services, presented a report to North Huron council on Feb. 6 updating councillors on the deaccession process for artifacts housed at the North Huron Museum, including an environmental assessment of the building.
Enbridge Gas donates smoke/CO alarms to Fire Department of North Huron
On Feb. 2, Enbridge Gas Inc., the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC) and the Fire Department of North Huron announced they are working together to improve home safety and bring fire and carbon monoxide-related deaths down to zero.
Sacred Heart School community rallies around family who lost home to fire
The Sacred Heart School community in Wingham has come together to help one of its families who lost its home to a fire over the weekend.
Meeting for proposed Wingham Historical Society to be held Feb. 15
One local resident is hoping to form a new group to aid in preserving Wingham’s history.
North Huron council receives over 40 letters about budget deliberations
North Huron council received so many letters from community members regarding current budget deliberations that they had to be presented in a spreadsheet.
Stalingrad
Eighty years ago today, the bloodiest battle in human history came to an end.
Walkerton Capitals U13 OWHL team wins Sweetheart Tournament
The Walkerton Capitals U13 OWHL squad had a successful weekend at the 43rd annual Sweetheart Tournament in Orangeville, skating away with the gold medal. The team opened the tournament on Jan. 27 with a 7-0 win over North York and a 3-2 win over Owen Sound. In the semifinal on Jan. 28, the Caps doub
Walkerton Capitals continue to struggle to find the win column
In PJHL North Pollock Division action, the Walkerton Capitals added two more losses to their record, as management continues to make changes both behind the bench and to the lineup.
Bruce County Museum hosts special presentation for Black History Month
To mark the beginning of Black History Month, the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre will host a special presentation about the work that led to the recognition of more than 1,200 people buried in unmarked graves in Owen Sound’s Potter’s Field, with guest speakers Dorothy Abbott of the Grey Cou
Helping families from Ukraine
The Hanover Senior Citizens Friendship Centre was the scene of a special fundraiser recently, including a meal featuring delicious Ukrainian-style foods and a silent auction to assist people who have fled the Ukraine and come to this area. From the left are Nina Zwart, chair of the Ukrainian Friends
Bruce County sends letter to province regarding lack of consultation on Bill 23
County council is sending a letter to the province, local MPPs and the county’s member municipalities regarding the lack of consultation on Bill 23.
What’s happening in Formosa
It is pretty quiet in Formosa.
News from the Walkerton Library
Take your chances on a literary ‘blind date’ during the month of February.
