Police are reminding residents to be wary of investment scams after a Mapleton resident was defrauded of over $100,000 – and then several thousand more after “a company” claimed it could recover the lost funds.
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Heat warning issued for Huron-Perth
Humidex temperatures reaching 40°C are expected for the next three days. High daytime temperatures near 30°C are expected Wednesday and Thursday. High temperatures and humidity may continue Friday.
Police searching for ATV stolen in Listowel
Police are searching for an ATV reported stolen from a residence in Listowel.
Trending upward: Home sales activity in North Huron up over last year
Higher borrowing rates do not seem to be deterring home buyers in North Huron.
High-speed internet goes online in rural Huron County
High-speed internet service is now accessible to 720 residents in rural Huron County areas, including Hutton Heights in Wingham, according to a July 14 announcement from Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson.
Wingham Ironmen’s request for extended ice time granted
North Huron council exempted the Wingham Ironmen from the new ice in/out policy after the hockey club met the requirements set out in the policy to book and pay for a minimum of 35 hours of ice time per week.
Palmer takes strong stance against draft changes to North Huron zoning bylaws
During a discussion on the proposed changes to North Huron’s zoning bylaw, Coun. Chris Palmer voiced a personal opinion regarding the modifications of agriculture or natural environment zones in rural areas.
Wescast issues 180 layoff notices to Wingham foundry workers
The familiar hum in the air at Wingham’s Wescast foundry can no longer be heard.
Furtney: Town hall ramp project ‘has certainly been a challenging one’
Gregg Furtney, director of public works in North Huron, responded to a request from the Wingham Advance Times for an update on the ongoing Wingham Town Hall renovations and a recent complaint regarding the new lawn care company at Wingham’s cemetery.
Ready, set, move
Several children and youth joined Maitland River Community Church for some fun in the sun from July 10 – 14. “Ready, Set, Move, Follow Jesus Here, There and Everywhere, VBS” was a fun way for the church to teach the participants about Jesus and have some summer holiday activities. Pictured here are
North Huron awards tender for new council chambers
North Huron council approved the results of a request for tenders (RFT) to construct a new town council chamber and meeting space in the existing Royal Oaks Health and Wellness Centre on Francis Street in Wingham.
CLC members join South Bruce delegation to Finland DGR
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) recently provided funding and an opportunity for several members of South Bruce to tour the construction site of a future deep geological repository (DGR) in Onkalo, Finland, as well as the encapsulation plant and Olkiluoto Nuclear Power Plant.
South Bruce CLC hears presentation, pushes business to August meeting
The business portion of the Community Liaison Committee (CLC) meeting for July has been pushed to August after not enough voting members attended the online session.
Centennial Park tennis and pickleball court project now underway
The municipality is rehabilitating the tennis courts in Centennial Park.
South Bruce council declares Janet Street building surplus
Council has given staff the green light to move forward with preparations to sell the building once home to Dr. Marie Gear’s medical practice in Teeswater.