Wingham Advance Times

Public libraries are critical cultural and social infrastructure  for the communities they serve, and new findings released from the Valuing Ontario  Libraries Toolkit show that every $1 invested in the Huron County Library generates  $4.66 in Social Return on Investment (SROI). 

Two individuals have been arrested and charged following an investigation by several local OPP units which led to the seizure of illegal drugs, weapons, cash, and stolen property with a total value exceeding $123,000.

The Alzheimer Society Huron Perth and the Listowel Wingham Area Family Health Team – Wingham Site are working together to bring the Memory and Aging Program to Wingham this fall. 

Turnbacks for Wingham

North Huron residents are invited to share their thoughts on local issues at an upcoming Town Hall Meeting.

Writing these columns helps to keep my cognitive brain active but sometimes confusion takes over.

Some may know that the salt mine in Goderich is the largest underground one in the world. But, did you know that  between 1866 and 1886, there were 25 other salt-producing facilities in Huron County, including one at Wingham? 

With a winning streak of four, the Wingham Ironmen have taken an early lead in the 2024-25 Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) North Pollock Division standings. 

Before we cast our ballots in the next election, be it federal (could happen any time, Oct. 20, 2025 at the latest), provincial (June 4, 2026 at the latest) or municipal (Oct. 26, 2026), we had better figure out what we are voting for – or against.

The Growing Rural Environmental Action Network (GREAN) is encouraging Huron-Bruce residents to sign a nationwide petition promoting free heat pumps for all Canadians.