Now that the Northern Huron Connection Centre is operating and serving those in need throughout the community, the United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is shifting its focus to finding funding to ensure the sustainability of the centre.
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‘Repairing cars, repairing lives’
It’s Wednesday night just before 7:30 p.m., and the parking lot in front of one of the units at 405 Josephine St. in Wingham begins to fill up with vehicles.
A recap of the second half of my life
The second half of my life started by returning from Vancouver to work with Murray Printing, as expected. I started out in a research and development capacity. After a few years of that, I was appointed as superintendent over 200 people – three departments and three different unions. This was a new
An Economic Charter could keep Canada from drowning in debt
The latest economic and fiscal outlook from Canada’s Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) indicates that the federal deficit will grow more than previously projected, up to $46.5 billion in the current fiscal year. The PBO also said we’ll continue to run deficits for the remainder of this decade.
A lesson learned in media literacy
For as long as I can remember, I have been someone who is very leery about believing what I see on social media. I am also someone that, as the saying goes, until I hear something from the horse’s mouth, I don’t take any credence or stock in rumours.
Ice fishing huts: a port in a storm, not a definitive answer
There is something new on the housing front. Coming to a park near you – ice fishing huts.
South Bruce CLC hosts Q&A with Finland DGR tour participants
South Bruce Deputy Clerk Vivian Kennedy moderated a discussion with attendees of this year’s tour of the Onkalo Deep Geological Repository (DGR) in Finland, who answered submitted questions from community members during the Dec. 7 online Community Liaison Committee (CLC) meeting.
Wingham Legion’s Poppy campaign a success
The 2023 Poppy campaign for the Wingham Legion was a success, according to Poppy Fund Chair Tim Poole.
North Huron home sales below historical norms last month
November home sale activity was better than the month before, but still down compared to the same time in 2022.
Convicted Wingham restaurant owner’s appeal heard in court
The owner of a Wingham restaurant was back in court on Wednesday, Dec. 6 to present evidence in an appeal of his conviction for failing to comply with Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) officers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bluevale Christmas Market raises funds for 2024 Bluevale Homecoming
Bluevale and surrounding community members held a Christmas Market at the community hall on Dec. 10, spreading Christmas cheer and raising funds for the 2024 Bluevale Homecoming celebration.
HPPH joins action against the sale of nicotine pouches
Customers may have noticed a new nicotine product, Zonnic, for sale across the region.
Canada Food Price Report predicts increase of up to 4.5% next year
Canada’s Food Price Report predicts food prices will increase by 2.5 to 4.5 per cent in 2024.
OHC report shows service closures at rural hospitals ‘unprecedented and getting worse’
The Ontario Health Coalition (OHC) has released a new report that shows the frequency and severity of hospital closures in this province is “unprecedented, and it’s getting worse.”
