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Wingham/Lucknow Girls’ U18 team wins provincials
The Wingham/Lucknow Girls’ U18 hockey team are provincial champions after capturing the gold medal at the Ontario Women’s Hockey Association “C” championship, held in Toronto April 7-10.
Co-op members approve merger
A merger between two local farm cooperatives has been approved.
STAYING SAFE: Police offer six tips for safer bicycle riding
With warmer weather returning to midwestern Ontario, you can expect to see area youth getting their bikes out. The OPP is offering the following tips to help prevent serious crashes involving bicycle riders:
Palmerston resident charged following domestic investigation
Perth County OPP have charged a Palmerston resident following a domestic investigation.
New, unique service in midwestern Ontario
Kayla Lowry is turning her love and passion for horses into a dream come true, creating a unique and magical business that will provide lasting memories for years to come.
Ashley Fox named new Liberal candidate for Perth-Wellington
The new Liberal candidate has officially been announced. On April 4, after other candidates pulled out, Ashley Fox won the uncontested nomination and is Perth-Wellington’s newest provincial candidate.
Province introduces new legislation to address housing crisis
The province tabled new legislation on March 30 that takes aim at municipal planning schemes to address a lack of housing supply.
From tree to table: Hoover’s Maple Syrup and the intricate science behind syrup production
Terry Hoover kills the engine of his Kubota utility vehicle and climbs out of the cab into the cool but comfortable early February air.
Area farm cooperative members set to vote on amalgamation recommendation
A merger between two local farm co-operatives is being recommended to members by the board of directors of both companies.
Live theatre is back on four local stages
Open the doors and cue the stage lights! Drayton Entertainment will finally welcome audiences back to all of its theatres across the province this year including four local venues – the Drayton Festival Theatre in Drayton, Hamilton Family Theatre in Cambridge, St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, and Schoo
Province to lift mask mandate in schools, most settings on March 21
Masks no longer required in schools, most public settings beginning March 21
Blyth Festival’s 2022 season returns to the Harvest Stage
The Blyth Festival returns once again to present its 2022 season outdoors on the beautiful new Harvest Stage. Four Canadian productions will run in succession from June to September.
Q&A with CANNABIS XPRESS owner Chris Jones
After three months of preparation, on Feb. 17 CANNABIS XPRESS opened of its newest stores in Wingham. The Wingham Advance Times interviewed owner Chris Jones about his career in the cannabis industry and the process of opening the store in Wingham.
Ontario government offers support in wake of Russian invasion of Ukraine
The Ontario government is assisting the people of Ukraine by providing $300,000 in humanitarian aid during this difficult and challenging time.
