Sistema Walkerton has expanded its free after school violin program with a second location in Chesley.
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Brockton council may revise time, location of next budget meeting
Brockton has scheduled another special council meeting to consider the 2024 municipal budget. The meeting is currently scheduled for Feb. 6 at 1 p.m. at the Cargill Community Centre. However, the time and location may change.
Brockton withdraws from Municipal Innovation Council
Brockton council is opting out of the Municipal Innovation Council (MIC). At the Jan. 23 meeting, council passed a resolution to that effect.
Burns Dinner held in Walkerton
The annual Burns Dinner at Knox Presbyterian Church in Walkerton was a gala celebration of Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns, known familiarly as Rabbie Burns, and of all things Scottish – including haggis. Master of ceremonies was Don Leatham. The gala feast featured a wonderful roast beef din
Wingham-Lucknow 86ers U11C Rep team wins BAD Tournament
The Wingham-Lucknow 86ers U11C Rep team had a successful weekend at the BAD Blazers Winter Tournament, coming home with gold after a thrilling 2-1 win over Stratford in the championship game, which needed a shootout to determine a winner. The 86ers allowed only two goals in five games at the tournam
Huron County Museum hosts virtual webinar about George Agnew Reid
The Huron County Museum hosted a virtual webinar about Wingham-born painter George Agnew Reid, welcoming poet and biographer Molly Peacock, who addressed the contradictions of Reid’s life and work apparent in a painting recently donated to the museum named, ‘The Homeseekers Fording the Credit’.
Huron County Library releases new strategic plan
The Huron County Library is welcoming residents to “imagine more from their library,” with the announcement of its new strategic plan.
Michie hat trick powers Lancers past Outlaws
The Lucknow Lancers overcame a two-goal deficit in the second period, thanks to a natural hat trick from Trent Michie and a 53-save performance from Liam McCarthy, to earn the “W” with a 3-2 win over the Erin Outlaws on Saturday.
Wingham Ironmen U15LL squad wins Minto tourney
The Wingham Ironmen U15LL team won the Minto Mad Dogs Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 20 in Palmerston. The Ironmen started the day with a 4-2 win over Minto, followed that with a 4-2 win over Owen Sound, and a 5-2 win over TCDMHA in the championship game.
SRPC launches cost of housing survey
The cost of housing is top of mind for many, and United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH)’s Social Research & Planning Council (SRPC) wants to learn how individuals and families across the region are being affected.
Howick Township council raises honorarium 4.54%
The previous council remuneration bylaw was reviewed and Howick Treasurer Amy Van Meeteren recommended updates for 2024.
Atwood Lions now offering livestream of outdoor rink
The Atwood Lions Club has made accessing its outdoor skating rink easier, with the recent addition of a livestream video link to keep users updated on the status of the ice.
Ironmen stumble in pair of weekend losses
The Wingham Ironmen had a golden opportunity to pick up four valuable points in the PJHL Pollock Division standings last weekend, but ultimately couldn’t secure a single one in a pair of losses to the Mitchell Hawks and Fergus Whalers.
Cyclones rally for Sunday matinee win over Warriors
The Listowel Cyclones exploded for a five-goal third period to rally from a 3-1 deficit on Sunday afternoon at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex, taking a 6-4 decision over the Stratford Warriors.
