Huron Fringe Field Naturalists learn about plastics pollution

The Huron Fringe Field Naturalists (HFFN) enjoyed two presentations at their Oct. 24 meeting; one from an environmental scientist working on issues affecting Lake Huron and another from a potential future environmental scientist. Madison Field is a Grade 12 student at Sacred Heart High School in Walkerton. Last year she completed the GENESIS environmental education […]

Huron Shores Hospice working to mitigate toll on well-being of area caregivers

Huron Shores Hospice is hosting a lecture and workshops aimed at empowering caregivers who find themselves stretched thin by the demands of their caregiving responsibilities. “Caregivers are the unsung heroes of our community. They selflessly provide vital support to those in need, but their own health and well-being often suffer in the process. We believe […]

Retiring leader celebrated during final FOY meeting of 2023

The Ripley and District Horticultural Youth Club “For Our Youth” (FOY) held their last meeting of the year at leader Tryntje’s beautiful farmhouse. It was a bittersweet affair with lots of activities and games before a heartfelt send-off for long-time leader Tryntje, who recently retired from the club after many years of dedication, education and fun. […]

Book fair fundraiser supporting United Way Perth-Huron

United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is hosting an online book fair fundraiser until Nov. 5. Choose from a selection of 55,000 book titles, puzzles, games and more with 20 per cent of sales going to UWPH in support of the newly-opened Northern Huron Connection Centre, located at St. Paul’s Trinity Anglican Church in Wingham. Serving Howick, […]

Mudmen anniversary tour stop in Wingham benefitting United Way

As part of their silver anniversary tour, Canadian Celtic rock band Mudmen is making a stop in Wingham in support of United Way’s newly-opened Northern Huron Connection Centre. “We are from a small town and we love the small town, help each other community mindset,” said Mudmen’s Robbie Campbell. “United Way is a great organization […]