Joyce George, a construction worker from Wingham won a $100,000 prize in Instant Snowflake Multiplier. The winning ticket was purchased at Wingham Minimart on Josephine Street.
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OPP board to appeal to province for Mobile Crisis Response Team funding
Back in October, the Perth County OPP Board heard a presentation from the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) outlining their support for local hospitals and OPP responders, leading to a lengthy discussion over the impact they have in Perth and Huron Counties.
Increase in mental health and IPV instances locally; violent and property crime down in Perth County for November
The Perth County OPP board heard local crime statistics at their Nov. 9 meeting, with the continued issue of Intimate Partner Violence prevalent, but violent and property crime down overall.
Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team wins Regional Silverstick Tournament Dec. 14.
Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team won the Regional Silverstick Tournament in Collingwood on Sunday…
Rural employers facing hurdles as Ottawa tightens rules around foreign workers
At a recent webinar hosted by the Huron County Local Immigration Partnership, several featured speakers highlighted how Canada’s rules on international post-secondary students and international temporary workers have changed.
Huron Hospice launches Wings Of A Dove, year-end fundraiser
Huron Hospice launched its annual Wings of a Dove fundraiser on Nov. 18. The annual campaign raises money to fund the Loss, Grief and Bereavement Service at Huron Hospice.
Heffer’s first Strong Mayor Budget backed by council
North Huron’s new strong mayor system got its first real test on Friday, Dec. 12, as Reeve Paul Heffer’s 2026 draft budget, featuring a 3.89 per cent property tax levy increase, was formally unveiled and quickly cleared its initial hurdle.
Don Messer’s Jubilee was long-time CBC staple
The popularity of the Blyth Festival’s 2025 production of Radio Town: The Doc Cruickshank Story, which ran on the theatre’s main stage this past summer has fueled a local wave of nostalgia about old-time television and radio among those who have seen the show (or wished they had).
Howick Intimate Partner Violence case results in nine charges for individual
A 45-year-old individual from Howick has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with IPV.
U13-1 squad claims two tournament titles, completes successful food drive
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones U13-1 team are celebrating their win at the recent Bob Beaumont Tournament in Parry Sound Tournament and the success of a food drive hosted by the local team.
Flu season starts early, reaches high levels in Huron-Perth
STRATFORD - The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health met for its last meeting of 2025 via Zoom on Dec. 12.
Tiny Christmas village brings big holiday cheer to Riverview
LISTOWEL – It takes a village to create a village and for one family, the importance of sharing…
Wicked weather weaves a winter wonderland
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South Bruce Economic Development update
2025 was a busy year for economic development, according to South Bruce Economic Development Officer Rhonda Niesen.
Snowmobile trails are up, groomed and ready for action
PERTH COUNTY - For local snowmobile enthusiasts in the Perth-Waterloo and Oxford county areas, the groomed snowmobile trails are again ready for action.
