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Tim Hortons is once again selling Holiday Smile Cookies to benefit local charities. “Thank you to Tim Hortons in Wingham and Lucknow for choosing us,” said Mary Ellen Zielman, executive director for Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre, in a Nov. 15 interview. “It’s a great way for the community to come together.” The Holiday […]

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A local pet rescue recently launched a new fundraiser to help cover care costs for animals seeking homes. “We currently have 99 cats and kittens and 20 dogs and pups,” said Kathi Newell-Nicholson, founder of Adopt-a-Pet Pet Rescue in Lucknow. “The cost for their food and supplies is our main expense after their initial vetting […]

Cleaner water could have negative impacts on certain types of fish in Lake Erie, a study by researchers at Ohio State and other universities found. This is due to reduced […]

Registration has begun for Kincardine’s Coldest Night of the Year. “The Coldest Night of the Year Walk is about more than just raising essential funds — it’s about shining a light on the challenges faced by our community’s most vulnerable members,” said Kristy Andre, fundraising champion for United Way Bruce Grey. “Together, we are taking […]

The Lucknow Legends are once again supporting area girls in the sport of hockey through their annual Women’s Hockey Day event.  “This will be the 14th year that the event will run,” current Legends player Laura Jakobsen said. “As you can imagine, we have had a few generations of Legends now, and we are grateful […]

Local not-for-profit Drop-in at the Bridge has launched multiple initiatives tackling food insecurity using an $88,200 seed grant from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). “Drop-in at The Bridge is empowering families with the skills and resources to build healthier, more sustainable lives, while also creating a sense of belonging and community. I am […]

This year’s Coldest Night of the Year walk in Wingham managed to raise $30,000 for United Way’s Northern Huron Connection Centre. On Feb. 22, dozens of walkers congregated at the Maitland River Community Church to participate in the event, which raised a total of $30,840. Although some area walks were forced to make adjustments due […]

Lucknow’s Music in the Fields has once again been named among the top 100 festivals and events in Ontario. “We’re incredibly proud to once again be included among the ‘Top 100 Festivals & Events’ in the province by our friends at FEO (Festivals and Events Ontario),” Ken Irwin, a member of the Lucknow and District […]

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