Rina Takigawa has experienced many firsts during her stay in North Huron, but being nominated for the Huron-Perth All-Star Game by her basketball coach is like the slam dunk of firsts.
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Wingham Minor Hockey Day was held at the North Huron Wescast Community Centre Nov. 9.
Teams faced off against Blyth Brussels Minor Hockey.
Madill Girls Hockey hosts tournament at home
The F.E Madill Girls Hockey team hosted five local teams on Nov. 6 for an all day tournament.…
Hit and run in Clinton, police investigating
A 20-year-old pedestrian was injured Nov. 7, just before 7:30 p.m., after being struck by a vehicle that failed to remain at the scene near the intersection of East Street and Ontario Street in Clinton.
North Huron ended 2023 with large surplus, declining debt
The township’s 2023 financial statements received a clean, unqualified audit opinion, indicating that they fairly present the township’s financial position and performance.
Wingham Community Garden and Orchard reports bountiful harvest in 2024
The Wingham Community Garden and Orchard released its 2024 year-end report, stating that this year’s harvest was “bountiful.”
Wingham & District Hospital Foundation celebrates completion of Caring Together campaign
The Wingham and District Hospital (WDH) Foundation’s Caring Together campaign has reached its goal of $3.6 million for a new CT scanner.
Huron-Perth District Women’s Institute learns about Canada’s food waste epidemic
Members of local branches of the Huron-Perth District Women’s Institute gathered at the Ag Hall Nov. 7 for their ‘Ladies Day Out’. On the agenda this afternoon was food waste.
OMPF bump for local municipalities announced in provincial economic statement
Riding municipalities will receive increases ranging from 5.7 to 19 per cent in funding through the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) in 2025.
County council discuss policing costs and court security funding
Councillors discussed policing costs and court security funding for a lengthy period during the Nov. 6 regular county council meeting.
Teeswater honours veteran Alfred Grubb
A tribute to Alfred Grubb, 103, was given at the Teeswater Remembrance Day Ceremony on Nov. 11 inside the old Town Hall for his service in the Second World War.
Remembering six members of a Listowel family who served
On July 16th 1945, an article titled “Family May Hold Listowel Service Record” appeared in the…
Royal Lepage Don Hamilton holds annual chili lunch fundraiser
Royal Lepage Don Hamilton held their annual chili lunch fundraiser on Nov. 8.
Council agree to plumbing work to solve odour issue at Listowel OPP Detachment
Something stinks in the North Perth OPP Detachment, but it’s not of the criminal nature.
Local company “Crushing” forward in ag excellence earns provincial award
Energrow Inc., led by entrepreneur Jasmin Hofer, has earned an honorable mention in the Ontario government’s Excellence in Agriculture Awards within the Women’s category.
