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Up To Here performs Tragically Hip hits at Wingham Town Hall Theatre
Up To Here, considered by many to be one of the best Tragically Hip tribute bands in Canada, performed for an energetic crowd at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre on Friday, Nov. 10. The theatre continues to be a busy spot, with the Downchild Blues Band taking the stage on Saturday, Nov. 18. Tickets for
Developer, township have differing interpretation of zoning bylaw
It appears the only thing Township of North Huron staff and a developer can agree on when it comes to a proposed affordable housing project in Wingham is that it is needed.
Online petition circulating opposing rec fee increases in North Huron
An online petition opposing the proposed increases to fees at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex has 160 signatures since launching last week.
IN PHOTOS: 2023 Remembrance Day service in Wingham
A large crowd gathered at the Wingham Cenotaph on Saturday, Nov. 11 for the annual Remembrance Day service hosted by the Wingham Legion.
Veteran drops puck for ceremonial face-off at Cyclones game
Canadian Forces veteran Scott Stevens drops the ceremonial puck between Listowel Cyclones captain Carter Coombs and Fort Erie Meteors captain Rylan Masterston prior to their GOJHL matchup on Nov. 10 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.
Additional streets added to primary, secondary sidewalk snow removal
An additional kilometre of sidewalk has been added to the total 30-plus kilometres of serviced sidewalks in North Perth.
OEHL names first commissioner
The Ontario Elite Hockey League (OEHL) announced Rick Richardson as the league’s first commissioner on Nov. 1.
Predators participate in Mitchell U13 tourney
The U13 LL Central Perth Predators took part in the Mitchell U13 Tournament on Nov. 10-12, and didn’t have to travel far for a pair of games played in the friendly confines of the Elma-Logan Recreation Complex in Monkton. The Predators dropped the first two games of their tournament play, including
Cycs’ win streak snapped at seven, pick up three points in weekend contests
Facing a pair of relatively unknown opponents last weekend, the Listowel Cyclones picked up a win and an overtime loss in GOJHL inter-conference play to maintain its third-place status in the Midwest as the local junior club approaches the midway mark of the 2023-24 campaign.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program now in Howick Township
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a free book gifting program devoted to inspiring a love of reading in young children, has partnered with the local Optimist Club to bring the program to Howick.
Listowel Kinettes host ‘Enchanted Evening’
The Listowel Kinettes hosted the Enchanted Evening on Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Kin Station. More than 120 people attended the family-friendly event, which invited people to dress in their best outfit or something that makes the family feel magical. Organizer Laura Arand called the event a success, d
UW Social Research & Planning Council announces new living wage for region
Living Wage Week in Ontario ran Nov. 6-12, and United Way Perth-Huron’s Social Research & Planning Council (SRPC) has announced the new living wage of $22.75 an hour, up from $20.70 last year.
Howick defers purchase of snow plow
After much discussion during its Nov. 7 meeting, Howick council elected to defer the purchase of a new tandem cab and chassis snow plow until the completion of the township’s strategic and asset management plans.
Perth County approves replacement of courthouse tower lighting system
The historic courthouse in Stratford will again be highlighted during the Lights On Stratford winter festival, as Perth County council agreed to replace the light system which staff say is at the end of its life, at the Nov. 2 meeting.
