On Sunday, April 24 the Huron District Labour Council marked a special day, ahead of the official National Day of Mourning in a solemn ceremony at the Workers’ Monument on Gloucester Terrace across from the Historic Gaol.
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Madill snack program thanks Fresh Wind Revival Centre for 10 years of donations
Last month marked 10 years of monthly donations from the Fresh Wind Revival Centre (FWRC) to the F.E. Madill Secondary School snack program, totalling $12,000.
Starter Company Plus announces successful graduates
The 2021 Starter Company Plus program saw the highest participation levels in the program’s history, a press release from the county said on April 27.
Wingham Town Hall Theatre reopens after volunteer work
A team of volunteers came together to get the Wingham Town Hall Theatre ready for the first two shows taking place on April 30 (The Mudmen) and the sold-out show on May 4 (Washboard Union).
SLED fund applications now open for Huron County
The Supporting Local Economic Development (SLED) program in Huron County is now accepting its 2022 applications.
Mixed reactions to Ontario budget announcement
Mixed reactions followed the release of Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government’s recent budget announcement, which local Liberal candidate Shelley Blackmore says is an “election platform, not a real budget that addresses the needs of Ontarians.”
Riverside apartments get final approval, local residents irate
North Huron council approved the site plan control agreement for the new apartment building at the old Wingham Trailer Park site. However, several residents say they were deceived.
Red plaid shirts, men in kilts hit the stage in Wingham
The Mudmen wowed the crowd at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre on Saturday night with their much-anticipated return to the stage, adoring fans of the Celtic rock band quickly filling the seats for the long-awaited return of live music to downtown Wingham.
COVID-19 predictions, staff retention, Fisher Clinic updates
LISTOWEL – The Listowel Wingham Hospital Alliance published a summary of April’s board meeting.…
Construction coming to Atwood, tender awarded for Line 89, restricting left turns on Wellington, Ag Society Fair parade mapped
The North Perth council meeting on May 2 saw a number of high-ticket items on the agenda.
Bigger, more robust North Perth Pride being planned for June this year
A more robust Pride is coming to North Perth this year. Hollie Chavarria, co-owner of Birdie’s Holy Guacamole and one of the four who started the event last year, said that they are really excited for the multiple events to come, as opposed to the singular event last year.
North Perth firefighters responded to a call at the Listowel RBC branch on Wallace Avenue North
North Perth firefighters responded to a call
Banner wins six awards at OCNA competition
For the second year in a row, the Listowel Banner has been recognized with multiple awards at the Ontario Community Newspapers Association’s Better Newspapers Competition. The Banner earned six awards this year, including two first-place awards for graphic designer Janine Martin.
Fifty Archives Treasures: Thelma Thorne Scrapbook Collection
In the 16th edition of our ongoing series “50 Treasures from the Archives”, we feature the Thelma Thorne Scrapbook Collection – a collection that contains numerous, carefully preserved, Mother’s Day cards.
