Members of the Lions Club of Wingham attended the March 6 North Huron council meeting to convey their club’s stern message to councillors in person, with a letter from the club president, Lion Murray Wales, outlining seven concerns with the budgeting process.
Northern Huron Connection Centre security discussed at council
Wingham resident William Wallace appeared before North Huron council as a delegation to request more security information be shared with the residents who live in the neighbourhood near the Northern Huron Connection Centre (NHCC).
Work resumes at apartment building on former Wingham Trailer Park lands
Co-owner of Riverside Apartments, Brock Hodgins, invited the Advance Times to get a sneak peek of the new building on Feb. 27. Work crews are back on-site after an approximately six-month delay due to unforeseen circumstances. Construction on the former Wingham Trailer Park lands paused in late 202
Belgrave Community Centre stays ‘status quo’
The Belgrave Community Centre avoided any changes to its lease with North Huron after budget deliberations have the township reviewing all of the services it delivers, looking to reduce the extreme tax levy that was proposed in early January.
North Huron opts to use reserve funds to soften tax increase
Chris Townes, director of finance/treasurer for North Huron, presented council with some options that would reduce the 2023 taxation impacts through the use of reserve funds.
Wingham residents brave the cold to help others
A beacon of light in the darkness can guide a ship towards safety, and so too, a guiding light can steer people who have fallen on hard times, lost in the lonely unknown, towards help.
Wingham restaurant owner found guilty, ordered to pay $5,500 in fines
The verdict in the court case between Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) and Buck & Jo’s owners Stephen and Joanne Hill is in.
Maitland Conservation welcomes new board members, outlines key priorities
Maitland Conservation (MC) held its 2023 annual general meeting (AGM) on Feb. 15 at the Wroxeter Community Hall, welcoming new and past members, local dignitaries, and visitors in attendance to hear about upcoming plans and ongoing conservation efforts.
Huron County council explores current job market
Lara Vanstone, director of human resources for Huron County, provided county council with an in-depth report looking into today’s job market, including trends that have emerged since the COVID pandemic drastically changed the way people work.
‘No agreement has been reached’
The Township of North Huron held an in-camera (closed) session on Feb. 17 to discuss the ongoing negotiations with a prospective buyer of the municipally-owned portion of the land earmarked for a new subdivision called Hutton Heights.
Wingham Historical Society holds first meeting, Feb. 15
A newly-formed Wingham Historical Society held its first meeting on Feb. 15 at the Alice Munro Library.
Wingham BIA holds AGM
Wingham’s Business Improvement Association (BIA) held its annual general meeting (AGM) on Feb. 16 in the Knights of Columbus Lounge at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex.
Reeve says 2024 Wingham Homecoming will take place, despite comments in the community
A social media post informing the town that the 2024 Wingham Homecoming event is cancelled caused an uproar in the community, however Reeve Paul Heffer says the event will take place as scheduled next year.
HPPH presents draft budget to Huron County council
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) presented its 2023-2024 budget package to Huron County council on Feb. 8.
Huron County examines 2023 draft budget, debate cuts
Huron County council held a special council session on Feb. 8 to review and consider the 2023 draft budget, working together to discuss where cuts could be made to reduce the proposed levy increase of $5,733,057, or 12.46 per cent.
