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Excitement growing as Atwood Canada Day celebration approaches
After two years of modified scheduling featuring largely virtual and distanced events, the Atwood Lions Club and the community as a whole are ready to let loose for Canada Day 2022.
North Perth raises Pride flag for first time
North Perth took a historic leap and added to the flags flying in front of its municipal building on June 3. To commemorate Pride Month, North Perth will fly – for the first time in its history – the Pride flag at the Listowel municipal office.
Matt Rae wins in Perth-Wellington to continue local Tory tradition
Progressive Conservative candidate Matthew Rae was elected MPP for this riding in the June 2 election that saw Premier Doug Ford’s PCs expand on the majority government they held after the 2018 election.
‘Wanted’ North Huron resident arrested by police in Central Huron
A North Huron resident is facing some new charges along with his previous charges from outstanding warrants following an arrest made by Huron County OPP earlier this week.
Police arrest wanted man in Wingham
A South Bruce resident was arrested and taken into custody on May 31 for an outstanding warrant along with some additional charges laid by Huron County OPP.
Wingham well represented at WOSSAA
With the return of secondary school athletics comes the return of Western Ontario Secondary Schools Athletics Association (WOSSAA) tournaments.
F.E. Madill senior girls’ soccer team earns silver
F.E. Madill senior girls’ soccer team finished the season with a silver medal at the Huron Perth Championships. Pictured in a recent home game is Nicole Davey holding a strong defense.
Huron County slo-pitch league ball tournament approved for beer garden, live music
The Township of North Huron approved an application from the Huron County coed Slo-Pitch league requesting their application to the AGCO/LCBO for a special occasion permit to hold a beer garden/refreshment area in conjunction with their tournament, scheduled for July 1-2 at the Blyth and District Co
Howick questions Maitland Conservation memo of understanding
In 2019, the provincial government made major changes to the Conservation Authorities Act, which changed the services and programs conservation authorities are legislated to provide.
Huron County Museum & Historic Gaol welcomes ‘Speaking of Democracy’ travelling exhibit
The Huron County Museum is pleased to welcome Speaking of Democracy, a travelling exhibit from the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, on display at the Museum until July 10.
Wingham hospital welcomes first-year medical student during Discovery Week
The Canadian Institute for Health Information reports that less than 10 per cent of physicians practice in rural and remote communities, while six million Canadians live in those areas, making up almost 18 per cent of the population.
Huron County expanding youth engagement opportunities
The County of Huron released a statement on May 25, saying they are reviewing, expanding, and developing their youth engagement opportunities, including professional development opportunities directly with the county.
Independent MC holds annual breakfast program fundraiser
Coinciding with Wingham’s town-wide yard sale last Saturday, the Independent Motorcycle Club once again hosted a fundraising event that stands to benefit area schools.
