A&W restaurants across Canada hosted Burgers to Beat MS on Thursday, Aug. 17, including the Listowel location. Two dollars from every Teen Burger sold last Thursday was donated to MS Canada to help support Canadians living with multiple sclerosis and their families, as well as helping fund critical
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Great Lakes Ride racks up $17K for Children’s Health Foundation
Whenever Shane Van Allen was feeling worn out or low during the inaugural 1,000-kilometre Great Lakes Ride around southern Ontario on Aug. 7-12, he didn’t have to go far within his mind for a pick-me-up. He simply just thought of his son, Wade, and everything the Children’s Health Foundation (CHF) h
Elma Express U11 squad wins Huron-Perth championship
The U11 Elma Express ended the season with the Huron Perth Fastball ‘A’ championship title in Exeter, finishing the 2023 campaign 30-1. Pictured, back row from left: Ayda Smith, Paislee Ribey, Paisley Winkel, Brynn Parkhouse, Lily Martin, Daveney Leis, Aubrey Beuerman. Middle row: Berkeley Harrison,
Fire destroys Newton barn, 15 calves lost
A fire just south of Newton on Aug. 16 completely destroyed a barn and killed 15 calves, officials report.
SIU ends Listowel investigation into April incident
The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has ended its probe into an April 2023 incident that saw a Listowel woman seriously injured after jumping from the balcony of her apartment.
Wingham thumps Wroxeter in Huron County Fastball League action
The Wroxeter Rippers (3-14) and Wingham Hitmen (12-6) clashed in Huron County Fastball League action on Sunday, Aug. 20 in Wroxeter. The Hitmen took a decisive 12-1 victory.
Frosty Queen hosts final Cruise Night of 2023
The third and final instalment of the 2023 Frosty Queen Cruise Nights was held on Saturday, Aug. 19, with a huge crowd turning out and just over 100 modern and vintage vehicles featured in the car show. The event raised $433.70 for the Maitland River Elementary breakfast program.
Tree planting funding available
Maitland Conservation (MC) is looking for landowners interested in planting trees, specifically sites two acres or more in size where seedlings can be grown on hillsides, floodplains or marginal farmland.
Digital Service Squad offers free digital 360° photo
Huron County Digital Service Squad team member Emma Hunking will be in downtown Wingham on Aug. 31, offering local businesses a unique opportunity to have some free digital 360° photos.WINGHAM – Huron County Digital Service Squad team member Emma Hunking will be in downtown Wingham on Aug. 31, offer
Lake Huron Coastal Centre announces successful youth initiative
The 2023 summer season is wrapping up, and Coastal Conservation Youth Corps participants feel they’ve made an impact on Lake Huron’s shoreline, a press release from the coastal centre said.
‘Beatlemania’ comes to Wingham
‘Ladies and gentlemen… The Beatles!’ The Town Hall Theatre was at capacity for Wingham Beatlemania! on Saturday night, Aug. 19, as the iconic venue welcomed The Liverpool 4 to the delight of local attendees. North America’s Tribute to The Beatles were spot-on in their renditions of the Fab Four’s gr
Huron County’s Digital Main Street grant deadline approaching
Small businesses in Huron County are being encouraged to apply for the Digital Transformation Grant (DTG) through the Digital Main Street (DMS) program soon, as the deadline is quickly approaching.
Wingham BIA reports ‘favourable’ results from sidewalk sales
The Wingham Business Improvement Area (BIA) held its regular board meeting on Aug. 17, covering several recent and upcoming downtown business initiatives.
Huron County Plowing Match deemed a success
Organizers of the 2023 Huron County Plowing Match are calling the event a success. The match, which ran Aug. 17-18 at the farm of Pete and Leisa Albers on Browntown Road, may have been dampened by rain but not in spirit.
Abate Huron-Perth Chapter 14 hosts annual ride in support of CHF
Abate Huron-Perth Chapter 14 rolled out its annual ride in support of the Children’s Health Foundation (CHF) on Aug. 19. A group of approximately four dozen bikes departed from chapter Vice-President Chris Brock’s Gowanstown home for a Saturday ride through midwestern Ontario. Earlier this year, Aba
