The Wingham U9 squad captured the 2023 Tri-County “A” softball championship in Brussels in August. Pictured, front row, from left: Kaden Sklad, Connor Burrows, Jackson Davenport, Jordyn Riley, Henry MacDonald. Middle row: Kallie Rozendal, Bentley Lassaline, Andrew Blackwell, Zaden Eckert , Adleigh M
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Wingham to host PJHL Prospects Game
The Provincial Junior Hockey League has announced the host sites for the league’s two Prospect Games this season.
Ironmen suffer pair of weekend defeats
The 2023-24 edition of the Wingham Junior Ironmen continue to try and find their footing in the early goings of the PJHL North Pollock Division campaign, with the local squad mustering a single point over its two matchups last weekend.
Wingham United Church Sunday School holds food drive
The Wingham United Church Sunday School and congregation recently held a successful Thanksgiving food drive for the North Huron Community Food Share. Pictured are some of the Sunday School kids with a selection of the donated goods.
Avon Maitland director of education announces retirement
The Avon Maitland District School Board announced last week that Director of Education Dr. Lisa Walsh will be retiring in August 2024.
WRCF reps tour Wingham Community Garden
On Monday, Oct. 2, representatives from the Waterloo Region Community Foundation (WRCF) toured the Wingham Community Garden and Orchard. WRCF Vice-President Lynne Short and Director of Community Impact Blessing Akpan met with Al Skelton, board member with the North Huron Community Food Share and thr
Howick sees increase in homes built, decrease in total permits issued
lthough the number of building permits issued in Howick Township is down, the projects seem to be larger than average.
Local churches host Thanksgiving dinner for community
A small army of folks from seven participating churches came together on Oct. 4 to host a special Thanksgiving dinner at the Salvation Army in Wingham. The churches donated the food, cooked it and served over 160 meals. Each Wednesday one of the participating churches serves a free lunch to those in
Maitland Conservation Board hears 2023 summer work plan highlights
Jayne Thompson, communications and GIS-IT coordinator at Maitland Conservation (MC), updated board members on member and staff activities that have taken place since June at the Sept. 20 board of directors meeting.
Morris-Turnberry to assist Wingham Golf and Curling Club with grant application
Council has agreed to assist the Wingham Golf and Curling Club with a grant application.
Wingham Legion supports local Air Cadets
Wingham Legion Branch 180 recently presented the 543 Wingham Air Cadets with a donation from the Poppy Fund to assist with its operations. Pictured, from left: Captain Paul Dawson, Commanding Officer of 543 Wingham; Comrade Tim Poole, on behalf of the Legion; and Flight Sergeant Kaleb Martin.
Howick Fire Chief to split time as bylaw enforcement officer
Fire Chief Josh Kestner was appointed the Municipal Bylaw Enforcement Officer at the Oct. 3 council meeting.
Howick will see two per cent increase in OPP bill
Next year’s increases to the OPP budget in Howick Township are credited to a slight increase in the calls for service, number of households, salaries, and the 2022 cost-adjustment.
Howick to host trail grand opening
Guests can get the full fall experience on Oct. 29 in Howick.
Healthy watersheds, people and wildlife part of One Health Approach initiative
A One Health Approach initiative is bringing representatives from several organizations into a broad conversation about developing an integrated approach to health to reduce the risk of future infectious disease outbreaks.
