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Wingham Advance Times
GRCA issues warning ahead of 40mm weekend forecast
A weather system forecasted to arrive later this evening and continue over the weekend is expected to bring up to 40 mm of rain to the Grand River watershed. Thunderstorms may further increase the amount of rainfall in localized areas.
OPP: Gorrie individual arrested after some negotiating
A large police presence was seen in the village of Gorrie on Thursday, Aug. 15 responding to a family dispute.
Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund makes 192nd AED donation in Wroxeter
The Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund made its 192nd AED Defibrillator donation on Aug. 11 at George Hamilton Memorial Park in Wroxeter.
Memories of Wingham: John MacDonald
This is the 12th installment of the series initiated by the Wingham and Area Historical Society including write ups of memories by or about Wingham seniors.
CCYC youth making a lasting impact on Lake Huron shoreline
The Coastal Conservation Youth Corps (CCYC) wrapped up their 2024 session feeling they have made a lasting impact on the shoreline of Lake Huron, a press release from the Lake Huron Coastal Centre states.
Blyth Art Gallery’s season finale opens August 17
The Blyth Festival Art Gallery’s season finale ‘Anything but Hysterical’ opens August 17.
Belgrave Playground Committee receives large donation for new accessible playground
Members of the Belgrave Playground Committee receive $25,000 donation.
Naadowewi-Gichigami Lake Huron Water Walk 2024
These Indigenous grandmothers follow the pathways around the large lake to pray for the water in their traditional home waters (the Great Lakes).
Breakfast with Regulators offered in Teeswater
Staff from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) and the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) are hosting a complimentary hot breakfast at the Teeswater Town Hall on Aug. 16.
Turnbacks; Wingham Advance-Times August 15, 2024
Turnbacks for August 15, 2024
How to prepare for tornadoes: warning signs and how to respond
Did you know that Canada experiences on average around 50 tornadoes per year? Canadians see more tornadoes than any other country in the world, except for the United States.
Tipi of Huron-Perth open house set for Aug. 24 at Gowanstown
The Tipi of Huron-Perth is hosting an open ‘tipi’ event on Aug. 24, and the community is invited to to see the new addition to the area.
Charges laid in child luring investigation
The Huron County OPP Crime Unit charged a Cambridge resident with six criminal offences following a March, 2024 child luring investigation, a police report reads.
Kregar appointed North Huron Fire Chief DeVries to be Deputy Fire Chief
Chad Kegar will become the permanent Director of Fire & Emergency Management (Fire Chief) of North Huron beginning Oct. 1.
