It was a quiet weekend, as most weekends are. We stayed home and just relaxed.
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Self-inflicted problems
What was supposed to be a two-minute trip to the North Perth municipal office the other day turned into a 20-minute one.
B.C. decriminalizes possession of small amounts of hard drugs
In British Columbia, it is no longer an offence for a person over age 18 to possess a very small amount (2.5 grams) of illegal drugs including heroin, fentanyl, crack and powder cocaine, meth and ecstasy.
Bross resigns from South Bruce council
Audrey Bross has vacated her seat as South Bruce councillor in the Mildmay-Carrick Ward.
Three charged following raid in Wroxeter
An investigation conducted by the Huron-Perth OPP Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), Grey-Bruce CSCU, Huron OPP Major Crime Unit, West Region Tactics and Rescue Unit and West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) last week resulted in the seizure of various property, fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Verdict in court case between HPPH, Wingham restaurant expected Feb. 28
A date was set on Jan. 31 to hear the verdict in the trial of Stephen and Joanne Hill, owners of Buck and Jo’s Restaurant in downtown Wingham, who allegedly failed to comply with an order from the region’s medical officer of health on Nov. 12, 2021.
North Huron to look at using reserve funds to decrease budget impact
A possible solution for the significant tax increase anticipated in North Huron was on the agenda at the Feb. 6 regular council meeting. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, councillors opted to defer the discussion to their next meeting.
Next steps for North Huron Museum deaccessioning underway
Vicki Luttenburger, North Huron’s director of recreation and community services, presented a report to North Huron council on Feb. 6 updating councillors on the deaccession process for artifacts housed at the North Huron Museum, including an environmental assessment of the building.
Enbridge Gas donates smoke/CO alarms to Fire Department of North Huron
On Feb. 2, Enbridge Gas Inc., the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC) and the Fire Department of North Huron announced they are working together to improve home safety and bring fire and carbon monoxide-related deaths down to zero.
Sacred Heart School community rallies around family who lost home to fire
The Sacred Heart School community in Wingham has come together to help one of its families who lost its home to a fire over the weekend.
Meeting for proposed Wingham Historical Society to be held Feb. 15
One local resident is hoping to form a new group to aid in preserving Wingham’s history.
North Huron council receives over 40 letters about budget deliberations
North Huron council received so many letters from community members regarding current budget deliberations that they had to be presented in a spreadsheet.
Stalingrad
Eighty years ago today, the bloodiest battle in human history came to an end.
Walkerton Capitals U13 OWHL team wins Sweetheart Tournament
The Walkerton Capitals U13 OWHL squad had a successful weekend at the 43rd annual Sweetheart Tournament in Orangeville, skating away with the gold medal. The team opened the tournament on Jan. 27 with a 7-0 win over North York and a 3-2 win over Owen Sound. In the semifinal on Jan. 28, the Caps doub
