The newly-formed Wingham & Area Historical Society held a meeting on March 8 at the Alice Munro Library, where it discussed plans moving forward, had a brainstorming session, and watched a portion of a black and white, silent DVD titled ‘Stars of the Town’ [of Wingham in 1949].
Maitland Munchies ‘room service’ program to continue
During the dark days of the pandemic, when children were separated into “cohorts” at school and confined to the classroom, Maitland River Elementary School Principal Angela Cowley tried something new at the school: room service.
Local Indigenous knowledge keeper shares sweat lodge teachings
A long time ago, the Anishinaabe (Ojibway) People received the gift of the sweat lodge from Misho’mis-i-non’-nig nee-zhwa’-swi (our Seven Grandfathers).
IN PHOTOS: Renovations underway for Northern Huron Connection Centre
The Northern Huron Connection Centre renovations are underway in the basement of St. Paul’s Trinity Anglican Church. Showers, extra washrooms and laundry facilities are framed in, with two new offices, and a common area with tables and chairs will be available for use sometime in April.
Wingham and Blyth BIA members approved for term
The township approved the Business Improvement Association (BIA) members for the 2022-26 term of council for both Wingham and Blyth, at the March 6 North Huron council meeting.
Local business donates $4,000 to school to offset field trip bussing costs
The principal of Maitland River Elementary School, Angela Cowley, is happy to announce that the annual school trip to the River Valley Winter Tube Slide in St. Marys is happening this year, thanks to the kindness of a community business.
North Huron accepts purchase offer for 20 acres in Hutton Heights
The Township of North Huron has reached an agreement with Southside Construction Management Ltd. for the purchase of approximately 20 acres in Hutton Heights, where a new subdivision will be built.
Film crew from France visit Wingham
A film crew from France visited Wingham last week to shoot part of a documentary film being created about Alice Munro.
Wingham Lions Club has stern words for council
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.
