Wiarton Willie says early spring

No shadow, spring is on the way. That was the word South Bruce Peninsula Mayor Jay Kirkland passed on to a waiting crowd in Wiarton shortly after 8 a.m. on Feb. 2. The crowd began to gather well before the 8:07 prediction, where Wiarton Willie was attended by his tuxedo-clad Shadow Cabinet, after fireworks started […]

Lucknow walk part of Wingham’s Coldest Night of the Year event

Lucknow residents are hosting a local walk to raise funds for United Way as part of the annual Coldest Night of the Year event. “Anyone can join,” said Dionne Smith, captain of the Lucknow and South Kinloss Presbyterian Church team. “The Lucknow walk is part of the Wingham walk (on Feb. 24), but we’re doing […]

Impaired driving charges after failing to remain at Wingham collision

A North Huron resident is facing impaired driving charges after allegedly colliding with a parked vehicle and leaving the scene. According to a Huron County OPP news release, officers were called to a collision on Minnie Street in Wingham, around 7:40 p.m. on Jan. 28, where they found the damaged parked vehicle. Investigation led officers […]

Applications open for 2024 Community Well-Being Program

Local organizations can receive a funding boost through Huron-Kinloss’ 2024 Community Well-Being Program. The program is designed to provide funds to community organizations for projects and services that have a positive impact on the local community. Made possible through support from the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO), the Community Well-Being Program has dispersed $400,000 to […]

Charges laid after SUV collides with cyclist near Wingham

A 73-year-old cyclist was seriously injured after coming into contact an SUV while travelling eastbound on Amberley Road, west of Wingham, the afternoon of Jan. 28. According to an OPP news release, Huron County OPP along with Huron County Paramedic Services and North Huron Fire Department responded to the scene to find the SUV driver […]