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Mike Wilson

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Thundercats need OT to beat Outlaws

Mike Wilson November 29, 2023Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Durham Thundercats were able to erase a 2-0 deficit, but needed overtime to claim a 3-2 win over the Erin Outlaws on Sunday afternoon.

Capitals add more depth at forward

Mike Wilson November 29, 2023Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

Walkerton Capitals General Manager Jordan Turcotte is certainly keeping busy, completing another roster move last week to bolster the forward corps.

‘This program should be given a go again’

Mike Wilson November 29, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Council have given staff the go ahead to target a September 2024 launch date for a before- and after-school program at Immaculate Conception School in Formosa.

‘It’s best before, not bad after’

Mike Wilson November 29, 2023Columns

Shortly after graduating from college, in what seems like a lifetime ago now, I worked for three years in Baker Lake, Nunavut as a grocery manager for the Northwest Company.

Lancers come up short against Winterhawks

Mike Wilson November 29, 2023Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Lucknow Lancers scored three goals in the third period; however, it was too little, too late as the Saugeen Shore Winterhawks used its early scoring power to skate away with a 7-4 win in Lucknow on Saturday night.

Ginn to serve another term on SWIFT board

Mike Wilson November 29, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Jim Ginn will once again represent Huron County on the Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) board of directors.

Morris-Turnberry council approves request for McArthur Drain improvements

Mike Wilson November 29, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

A proposed drainage improvement project at a local farm is slow to get moving due to a lack of communication from Hydro One, according to Morris-Turnberry staff.

Council meetings to remain ‘status quo’ in Morris-Turnberry

Mike Wilson November 29, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

After reviewing a lengthy report and discussion, council has opted to maintain the “status quo” for council meetings.

Recent council meeting should be used as a lesson

Mike Wilson November 29, 2023Columns

Where do I start? Monday, Nov. 20 was one of the more intense North Huron council meetings I have taken in during my time here at the Advance Times.

Morris-Turnberry council approves 2024 fees and charges bylaw

Mike Wilson November 29, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Compared to conversation by their neighbours in North Huron about the 2024 fees and charges bylaw, Morris-Turnberry council’s discussion was a leisurely walk in the park.

AORS pleased province introducing bill banning providers from charging for utility locate services

Mike Wilson November 29, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

News of the province introducing a bill that will prohibit underground infrastructure owners and operators from charging fees to locate telecommunications lines, water mains and gas pipelines was well-received by the Associations of Ontario Road Supervisors (AORS) last week.

Wingham restaurant ‘paying it forward’ to the community

Mike Wilson November 29, 2023Business, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

From time to time, social media can provide positivity. The latest initiative from Castings Public House in Wingham is a perfect example of that.

Lancers derail 81’s for first win of OEHL season

Mike Wilson November 22, 2023Sports, Wingham Advance Times

It took seven games, but the Lucknow Lancers finally registered a win in the Ontario Elite Hockey League.

County awards tender for supportive housing project in Goderich

Mike Wilson November 22, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

After a lively discussion, Huron County council opted to move forward with the supportive housing project on the former Victoria Public School property on Gibbons Street in Goderich.

Time to redefine ‘affordable housing’

Mike Wilson November 22, 2023Columns

When it comes to affordable housing, there seems to be two things everyone can agree on: developers aren’t building it, and the homes that are affordable are merely shells of their former selves.

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

See all Kincardine area articles.

Everly’s Trading Post – a free neighbourhood treasure swap for kids

The Hillier family recently opened Everly’s Trading Post at 151 Main Street. A free neighbourhood trading post where children can stop by, take a small treasure, and leave one in return. 

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

See all Listowel area articles.

Updates from South Bruce council clerk

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved a $38,000 tile drain loan and appointed members to a joint compliance audit committee following decisions made at its July 14, 2026 meeting.

Council approves September ice despite arena equipment concerns

TEESWATER – Consultants say September ice is not to blame for recent refrigeration failures at the Teeswater-Culross Community Centre, despite concerns from council about increased equipment breakdowns after the extended season began.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Community improvement in Bruce County gets a boost from the province

BRUCE COUNTY – On July 21, MPP Lisa Thompson visited five locations in three Bruce County communities to present cheques to support local organizations, improve quality of life and help municipalities build stronger, more resilient communities.

Donations continue to come in to help the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s X-Ray Suite+ campaign.

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

See all Walkerton area articles.

Huron County recognizes nearly 50 employees with long-service awards

Awards were presented as part of the June 22 council meeting and spanned the 10-year minimum to 35 years.

OPP: Drug increase, violent crime decrease

Huron County OPP Detachment board met for their monthly meeting July 20, hearing the statistics of crime in top categories in May and June of this year. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

Living in a horror movie for the second time in my life

Last Tuesday, unless you live underground (which would not have been a bad idea that day), locals…

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

Columnists

Community improvement in Bruce County gets a boost from the province

By Pauline Kerr

BRUCE COUNTY – On July 21, MPP Lisa Thompson visited five locations in three Bruce County communities to present cheques to support local organizations, improve quality of life and help municipalities build stronger, more resilient communities.

Everly’s Trading Post – a free neighbourhood treasure swap for kids

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Hillier family recently opened Everly’s Trading Post at 151 Main Street. A free neighbourhood trading post where children can stop by, take a small treasure, and leave one in return. 

Huron County recognizes nearly 50 employees with long-service awards

By Denny Scott

Awards were presented as part of the June 22 council meeting and spanned the 10-year minimum to 35 years.

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