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My Christmas wish for those who are alone this season
In this time of Christmas cheer, family gatherings and all the glitter that goes with it, my thoughts drift to those suffering during this Christmas season.
Railings finally installed on ramp at Wingham Town Hall
Finishing touches are underway on the Wingham Townhall ramp project with railings being installed early last week. The construction fencing is still in place in this photo taken on Dec. 13.
North Huron fire truck rolls over en route to barn fire
A North Huron fire truck rolled into a ditch while responding to a barn fire northwest of Wingham on Dec. 18.
North Huron’s new council chambers ready to host meetings
The new North Huron council chambers is nearly finished at the Royal Oaks Health and Wellness Centre, located at 271 Francis St. in Wingham. The next North Huron council meeting will be held on Jan. 15, 2024, at 6 p.m., in the new council chambers. Pictured: The new meeting place for council on Dec.
Singing in the streets
The unseasonably rainy weather did not stop a group of local Christmas carolers from taking their voices to the streets of Fordwich on Dec. 17. After the travelling show completed, the choir returned to the former Fordwich United Church for an indoor musical performance for those who didn’t want to
Wingham Historical Society celebrates Christmas past
Memories were shared with laughter and nostalgia during the Wingham Historical Society’s final meeting of 2023, held at the Alice Munro Library on Dec. 13.
UWPH campaign a bit behind
December is traditionally a time meant to bring together communities in celebration. United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) reminds everyone to remember the vulnerable people across Perth-Huron struggling to make ends meet and the organizations tasked with helping those in need that must work harder to make
Maitland River Elementary School hosts holiday concert
Maitland River Elementary School held its annual Holiday Show on Dec. 18 and 19. Students performed several holiday numbers, much to the delight of the crowd.
Staff to seek snow removal solutions for busy Wingham intersection
All North Huron councillors approved a notice of motion by Coun. Mitch Wright on Monday night.
Blyth New Year’s Eve fireworks show set for Dec. 31
New Year’s Eve in Blyth will again be filled with the fabulous sights and sounds of fireworks that will bring in 2024 with new hopes and dreams.
Grey-Bruce well water testing service operating on modified schedule this holiday season
Grey-Bruce residents can still access Public Health Ontario’s complimentary Well Water Testing Program this holiday season, but there will be some changes to the local sample drop-off/pick-up service schedule.
South Bruce formally approves multi-year funding agreement with NWMO
South Bruce council has formally approved the latest Multi-Year Funding Agreement (MYFA) with the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO).
Teeswater Medical Centre expected to open in January
The Teeswater Medical Centre Committee is closing in on two milestones – the opening of the building on Teeswater’s main street, and its $2.6 million fundraising goal.
Walkerton’s Randy Willick receives CurlON award
Randy Willick from Walkerton was one of six recipients across the province to receive the Curling Community Hero Award from CurlON, the governing body of curling in Ontario. Willick oversees the very successful School Curling Program that involves two local high schools and six area elementary schoo
