The United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) recently received a $1,575 donation from Libro Credit Union towards the Northern Huron Connection Centre in Wingham. Pictured: Debb Finch, advice and service delivery coordinator for Libro Credit Union, presents Lisa Harper, UWPH community development manager, with
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No verdict in court case between HPPH, Wingham restaurant
Stephen and Joanne Hill, owners of Buck and Jo’s Restaurant in downtown Wingham, will have to wait a bit longer to hear the verdict on several charges alleging failure to comply with a Section 22 order issued by the region’s medical officer of health on Nov. 5, 2021.
Huron County draft budget proposes 12.46 per cent levy increase
Michael Blumhagen, director of corporate services and treasurer for Huron County, began the county’s first 2023 budget meeting on Jan. 4 by saying, “It’s just a draft, but it’s a little scary at this point."
A healthy dose of humour
Mental Health Matters Wingham recently received a donation from Spinrite in Listowel, which will be used to support the organization’s “Healthy Dose of Humour” comedy night at the Wingham Knights of Columbus Centre on Saturday, May 6. Tickets for the event, featuring Jessica Holmes (Royal Canadian A
North Huron Museum project will not move forward
The North Huron Museum fundraising committee withdrew from its scheduled delegation with the council on Jan. 16 after news of the 2023 budget talks suggested facility closures or third-party operations.
North Huron looking to cut $1M from budget to reduce proposed 20.65 per cent tax increase
The Township of North Huron’s council and staff members met for the second time to discuss the 2023 budget on Jan. 12 at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre.
Rough weekend on the road for Walkerton Junior Capitals
The Walkerton Junior Capitals had a rough couple of days on the weekend, with a 7-4 defeat in Goderich, followed by a 3-1 defeat in Wingham.
Capitals U15 OWHL BB team wins Orillia tournament
The Walkerton Capitals U15 OWHL BB team travelled to Orillia last weekend for the Orillia Hawks Girls Tournament. The squad were undefeated in the tournament, registering a 6-0 record while allowing only three goals. The weekend was capped with a 2-1 win over Etobicoke in the final. Team members inc
Walkerton Capitals U18 OWHL squad wins Orillia tourney
The Walkerton Capitals U18 OWHL team captured the championship at the Orillia Hawks Girls Tournament over the weekend, capping an undefeated weekend with a 1-0 win over the Ennismore Eagles on Sunday. The Capitals allowed only one goal in six games during the tournament. Pictured, back row (from lef
Walkerton U13 LL #1 Capitals win nail-biter against Minto
The Walkerton Capitals U13 LL #1 squad hosted the Minto Mad Dogs on Saturday afternoon. It was a back-and-forth game, with a power-play goal from Walkerton being the deciding goal in a 1-0 game. The Capitals (9-6-1) currently sit in fourth in the WOAA East Division standings. Pictured: Liam Jagelews
Walkerton U11 LL #1 Capitals win Arthur tourney
The Walkerton Capitals U11 LL #1 squad travelled to Arthur on Sunday for the U11 LL Tournament, and came home with the championship trophy following a 1-0 win over West Lorne in the final. Walkerton also defeated Mount Forest 3-1 and Arthur 3-0 en route to the gold medal. “The boys worked their butt
Mildmay Moose headed to Canadian juvenile championship in Saskatoon
A team of local broomballers will represent Ontario at the upcoming Juvenile National Broomball Championship.
Ontario’s minister of agriculture visits Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week had what organizer Lorie Smith called “phenomenal attendance” on Crops Day – the final day of this year’s conference and trade show.
‘It’s the end of the world as I know it… and I feel fine’
This was not your standard tale of woe about galloping inflation, messed up supply chains and grim predictions of the end of the world as we know it.
Charges laid after two-vehicle crash in Brockton
A 17-year-old Brockton resident is facing charges following a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of the Greenock-Brant Line and Chepstow Road on Jan. 10.
