Don’t wait to get your tickets for the upcoming ‘Suspicious Minds” tour featuring internationally acclaimed Elvis tribute artist, Steve Michaels at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre on Oct. 21.
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Driver charged with impaired on the beach
Huron County OPP charged a Huron East resident with Impaired Driving offences following complaints received by police on Aug. 20.
Robbery in Wingham
Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Major Crime Unit is investigating a robbery in Wingham, on Aug. 24, on Victoria Street, near Helena Street.
Wingham gears up for 36th annual Terry Fox Run
For the second year, Scott Miller and Steve Jackson are organizing Wingham’s annual Terry Fox Run after taking over for Dale and Linda Edgar, who retired in 2022 after 35 years of promoting this important event.
Chiefs of Ontario demand the return of all Greenbelt land, call for criminal investigation
The Chiefs of Ontario (COO) held an Emergency Chiefs Assembly and media event with First Nations Leadership on Aug. 28 about the Auditor General’s special report on the changes to the Greenbelt.
Huron County responds to Wescast layoffs
Economic Development Officer Natasha Gaudio Harrison and Oonagh Vaucrosson, workforce coordinator with the county, updated Huron County councillors on the ‘Workforce Development Project.’
Ironmen blanked in preseason opener
The Wingham Ironmen failed to get on the board in their 2023-24 PJHL preseason opener on Aug. 22, but the junior squad will have two more exhibition opportunities to find their scoring touch before the regular season commences next month.
Construction on downtown parkette to commence in September
Construction on the latest addition to downtown Listowel – a parkette – is set to begin next month.
County seeks public input for transit study
The Sept. 1 deadline is quickly approaching for public submissions to assist with the transit demand and feasibility study that’s now underway.
1850s: Starvation stalks Bruce County
The early settlements of Bruce County had limited resources to carry them through hard times. For example, so precarious was the economy of Southampton in 1851 that the loss of a single boatload of supplies meant that the hamlet had to be partially abandoned so that the rest might eat.
Bluewater board completes busy summer of upgrades to several schools
It isn’t only students who are starting the new school year on Tuesday, Sept. 5 with a fresh, new look. They’ll find many of their schools also look at least a bit different when they return to class – everything from a general sprucing-up and cleaning, to major renovation work.
Ted Nichol signs contract with ECHL’s Wings
Listowel’s Ted Nichol will continue his professional hockey career with the Kalamazoo Wings of the ECHL this season.
Capitals down Applejacks in PJHL preseason tilt
Following a 2023 preseason-opening loss to the Kincardine Bulldogs earlier in the week, the Walkerton Capitals rebounded with a statement victory over the reigning PJHL Schmalz Cup champions two nights later.
Peel semifinalist at CNE ambassador competition
The Howick-Turnberry Agricultural Society was well-represented at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) Ambassador of the Fairs competition earlier this month.
Euchre and solo results
There was a lot of activity with euchre and solo at the Walkerton library this past week.
