The long-anticipated installation of the Wingham BIA’s LED sign at the corner Josephine Street and Amberly Road was completed on April 5.
Over a century of farming for local Martin family
Marmeadow Farms Ltd. is a family-owned dairy operation in Britton, North Perth. The farm was previously owned by fourth-generation farmers Bob and Susan Martin, and currently owned and operated by fifth-generation farmers, Tim and Jenn Martin.
Ironmen bow out of post-season as Barons secure semifinal sweep
The Wingham Ironmen could not secure a win in their Provincial Junior Hockey League’s Pollock Division semifinal series against the Hanover Barons, falling 4-1 in Game 4.
Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh residents to hold public meeting about eliminated ward system
A group of local citizens in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh haven’t given up hope that the ward system might return to their township.
South Bruce moves toward hybrid council meeting format
With the easing of many of the public health policies associated with the pandemic, South Bruce council has decided to follow the trend.
Electrical work for new Formosa outdoor arena approved by council
Council approved electrical work to be completed at the Formosa Recreation Complex for the construction of the new outdoor multi-use pad, however, council said the additional costs will need to be added to the Lions Club’s fundraising amount.
Teeswater Medical Centre to be run by not-for-profit corporation
South Bruce council approved a request to allow for the establishment of a not-for-profit corporation to manage the operation of the future Teeswater Medical Clinic.
Teeswater Medical Centre fundraising campaign gets $500K kickstart
The fundraising campaign for the new Teeswater Medical Centre kicked off with $500,000 in funding.
Foxton Fuels celebrates its 50th year in business
For most of Mark Foxton’s life, he can remember his father, Bob Foxton, being an entrepreneur. When Mark was young, he remembers his father running a mobile lunch business, and prior to that, he was a foreman at Lloyd Doors.
Ironmen trail top-seeded Barons 3-0 in semifinals
At the time of publication, the Wingham Ironmen are down 3-0 in their Provincial Junior Hockey League Pollock Division best-of-seven playoff series against the top-seeded Hanover Barons.
Howick hires new bylaw enforcement officer
Riley Brugess is Howick’s new bylaw enforcement/canine control officer.
Howick council changes their mind on recreational fire permits
Two councillors proposed to reconsider the requirement of annual permits for recreational fires within the Township of Howick at the March 15 council meeting.
Howick passes 2022 budget with 2.6 per cent increase
On March 15, Howick council approved a municipal tax rate increase of 2.6 per cent.
Walk-in tattoo event held in Wingham
McKee Tattoo in Wingham hosted a St. Patrick’s Day themed walk-in tattoo event. The event saw the shop tattoo 19 people in the afternoon and evening of March 17. Pictured is Angelique Fritz getting a butterfly tattoo from artist Anna Miller. McKee Tattoo is planning to do another walk-in tattoo even
Wingham Protestant Reformed Church welcomes new pastor
What started as relief work to help the Wingham Protestant Reformed Church while it was without a pastor has turned into a permanent position.
