During a discussion on the proposed changes to North Huron’s zoning bylaw, Coun. Chris Palmer voiced a personal opinion regarding the modifications of agriculture or natural environment zones in rural areas.
Wescast issues 180 layoff notices to Wingham foundry workers
The familiar hum in the air at Wingham’s Wescast foundry can no longer be heard.
Furtney: Town hall ramp project ‘has certainly been a challenging one’
Gregg Furtney, director of public works in North Huron, responded to a request from the Wingham Advance Times for an update on the ongoing Wingham Town Hall renovations and a recent complaint regarding the new lawn care company at Wingham’s cemetery.
Ready, set, move
Several children and youth joined Maitland River Community Church for some fun in the sun from July 10 – 14. “Ready, Set, Move, Follow Jesus Here, There and Everywhere, VBS” was a fun way for the church to teach the participants about Jesus and have some summer holiday activities. Pictured here are
North Huron awards tender for new council chambers
North Huron council approved the results of a request for tenders (RFT) to construct a new town council chamber and meeting space in the existing Royal Oaks Health and Wellness Centre on Francis Street in Wingham.
CLC members join South Bruce delegation to Finland DGR
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) recently provided funding and an opportunity for several members of South Bruce to tour the construction site of a future deep geological repository (DGR) in Onkalo, Finland, as well as the encapsulation plant and Olkiluoto Nuclear Power Plant.
South Bruce CLC hears presentation, pushes business to August meeting
The business portion of the Community Liaison Committee (CLC) meeting for July has been pushed to August after not enough voting members attended the online session.
The Lake Huron Coastal Centre invites people to their ‘Clean Up the Coast’ events
The Lake Huron Coastal Centre issued a press release on July 4 inviting volunteers to participate in their upcoming shoreline clean-up events along the shores of Lake Huron in July.
Climate risk assessment of county infrastructure approved by council
Climate Change and Energy Specialist Derry Wallis presented to Huron County council on July 5 regarding the need to participate in a climate risk assessment of county-owned infrastructure.
The Golden Eagles land in Wingham
The greatly anticipated musical performance by The Golden Eagles, a tribute band to The Eagles, featuring Pete Doiron performing as Garth Brooks, once again filled the Wingham Town Hall Theatre with concertgoers, a trend in downtown Wingham that is quickly gaining momentum.
Hope on the horizon for North Huron Childcare Services as council approves new full-time positions
The worldwide pandemic is finally in the rearview mirror, and as more people return to in-person employment, work behind the scenes continues as businesses try to recover.
First list of North Huron Museum artifacts to be deaccessioned approved
Community Engagement Coordinator Denise Lockie presented a report from the North Huron Museum Deaccessioning Project to North Huron council on July 5, outlining the artifacts and archival materials that have been evaluated during the process to date.
Wingham Independent MC fundraiser a ‘roaring success’
Saturday morning began with torrential rains and threats of thunderstorms. Still, the Wingham Independent Motorcycle Club (MC) and hundreds of supporters showed up at the Wingham Airport, ready to host their biggest fundraising event despite the weather wo
‘Beautiful Noise’ comes to Wingham Town Hall Theatre
WINGHAM – If you were near the Wingham Town Hall Theatre on Friday evening and thought you heard Neil Diamond singing, you weren’t imagining things, well, not really.
Fresh Wind Revival Centre hosts second annual Touch-a-Truck event
The Fresh Wind Revival Centre, in partnership with Jamie Fischer – Wingham’s Remax Realtor, hosted the church’s second annual Touch-a-Truck event at the church on Lloyd Street on June 24.
