Living in rural Ontario comes with its perks – homes with yards, a relatively safe environment for children, and a sense of community that one doesn’t tend to find in a big, urban centre.
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South Bruce Nuclear Exploration Team holds two-day event in Teeswater
The South Bruce Nuclear Exploration Team held a two-day forum event at the Teeswater-Culross Community Center on April 4 and April 5. The event included several speakers, panelists, and experts from the nuclear industry in Canada and worldwide.
‘The Great Disconnect’ showing in Wingham, April 18
A film that looks at community well-being, achieving optimal health, and overcoming loneliness and social isolation will be screened at Maitland River Elementary School on Tuesday, April 18, followed by a discussion.
Easter Bunny visits Wingham
The Easter Bunny stopped by Cruickshank Park in Wingham on Saturday, April 8 to deliver some sweet treats and wish all the children a Happy Easter.
Belmore Maple Syrup Festival serves nearly 5,000 people
The 2023 Belmore Maple Syrup Festival was held on Thursday, April 6 and Saturday, April 8 at the Belmore Community Centre, and this year’s event saw the return of an in-person gathering, adding to the success.
Howick council moves forward with budget
At its April 4 council meeting, Howick council was presented with the third draft of their budget. The council received the report for the 2023 budget process and are moving forward with the approval of Draft Option No. 3.
Tundra swans return to Wingham
Spring must be around the corner – the Tundra Swans have returned to Wingham. Rennie Alexander spotted these wonderful birds north of Wingham on April 1.
2024 Wingham Homecoming may still happen
A local couple in Wingham has begun trying to restore the planning of Wingham’s 2024 Homecoming, reaching out to current and past townspeople to generate interest and seeking volunteers to finish the planning.
Council, staff, CLC reps for Finland trip selected
Eight of the 10 participants of South Bruce’s upcoming tour of a deep geological repository operation in Finland have been approved by council.
Fundraiser for breakfast/snack clubs smashes previous record
From yard sales to barbecues, the Independent Motorcycle Club’s (MC) annual fundraising efforts have provided funding to local school breakfast/snack clubs for 14 years, beginning with a $500 donation in 2009.
Wingham United Church makes donation to food bank
The Wingham United Church Sunday School, along with the congregation, donated approximately 240 pounds of products to the North Huron Community Food Share from their 40-day Easter Lenten Challenge.
Revised Ice In/Ice Out Policy at Wescast Community Complex to include conditions
Director of Recreation Vicki Luttenburger presented a revised Ice In/Ice Out Policy to North Huron council on April 3, which includes updated conditions favourable for minor sports organizations.
North Huron lends support to Bill 5
Coun. Anita Van Hittersum pulled an item from the correspondence to North Huron council, requesting that they send a letter of support to the Ontario government for Bill 5 - Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act.
Time for North Huron to end the ward system
Now that I’ve had a week to digest the conversation at North Huron council’s March 27 budget meeting, I feel I can calmly make the following statement:
Wingham schools represented at Elementary School Curling Championships
Thirty-two elementary school curling teams descended upon the Wingham Golf and Curling Club last week for the Ontario Provincial Elementary School Curling Championship. Wingham was well represented at the event, with Maitland River Elementary School and Sacred Heart School participating.
