April 6, 2018 is a date etched in Canadian history. On that fateful day, a bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos hockey team was on its way to a Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League playoff game against the Nipawin Hawks.
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2022 Perth County Plowing Match in photos
Herb and Anna Meulensteen of rural Listowel along with John Berlett (crop) played host to the 2022 Perth County Plowing Match on Aug. 27. The first time the event has been held in three years, this year’s edition was well attended with a number of competitors across a variety of both tractor and hor
Local designer recognized by Better Homes & Gardens Magazine
Later this month, Karan Barton will make yet another trip to New York City as she has again been selected as one of Better Homes & Gardens Magazine’s (BHG) Stylemakers.
Italian author dies in Canada, fulfilling his life’s destiny
Soldiers from Neyaashiinigmiing (Cape Croker) and Saukiing Anishnaabekiing (Saugeen) who fought in the Second World War are among the numerous Indigenous people from Canada and the United States highlighted in Matteo Incerti’s novel.
Wingham BIA volunteers thanked
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Guitar raffle at Lucknow’s Music in the Fields raises funds for Cystic Fibrosis Canada Research
Cystic Fibrosis Canada (CFC) volunteers attended the Lucknow’s Music in the Fields festival held over three days in August, raising funds for much-needed research by holding a raffle for a new guitar signed by all of the performers participating in the event.
Lucknow’s Music in the Fields in photos
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Wingham Lions host barbecue to benefit hospital
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A tip of the cap
Nearly two weeks after the filing deadline for municipal election candidates, the dust has settled (for the most part) and the picture has become a bit clearer.
Back-to-school: easy does it
Kids are heading back to school for what will hopefully be the first somewhat normal school year since COVID-19 hit.
Day camp donated to North Huron Food Share
A group of day campers and camp leaders showed off a cheque for $290 made out to the North Huron Food Share on Aug. 26 in front of the North Huron Wescast Community Complex.
Wingham Ecological Park anniversary honoured with community walk, look at redesign plans
As a way to celebrate the work that went into the creation of the Wingham Ecological Park 30 years ago, two groups totalling roughly 50 people, and led by Wingham Trail Committee members walked the trail on Aug. 28.
Brussels Community Development Trust donates $100,000 to the BMG Community Centre
The Inspiring Our Future Campaign has gratefully accepted a $100,000 donation from the Brussels Community Development Trust also known as the Brussels Trust Fund.
$185,000 funding boost for Lucknow’s Music in the Fields
Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson stopped by Lucknow’s Music in the Fields festival on Fri. Aug. 26, to present a cheque to the organizers of the highly anticipated annual event for $185,000.
