Vicki Lass, Huron County’s economic development officer, and Clara Leney, economic development coordinator, presented an update to county councillors on the progress of a workforce project made possible by a successful application for an OMAFRA RED Grant for Workforce Development.
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Howick firefighters get new gear for Christmas
At the Dec. 19 meeting, Howick council gave pre-budget approval to increase the budget for firefighter gear from $9,000 to $34,000.
Oh paw-lease!
Morris-Turnberry’s newest resident, Bella Mae, arrived to her new home with Steve and Tamela Kennedy on Dec. 10. Bella Mae, a Basset Hound, poses for the camera last week.
Blyth intersection upgrades near completion
Imran Khalid, Huron County’s director of public works, provided county councillors with an update on the progress at the County Road 25/County Road 4 intersection in Blyth on Dec. 20.
North Huron considering 3.33 per cent tax levy increase
Council held its first official 2024 budget meeting on Dec. 19, and the proposed increase is considerably less than in previous years.
2023 Wingham Advance Times Year in Review
There was plenty that made headlines over the last 12 months, as the Wingham Advance Times looks back on the year that was in a two-part segment. Part I features the months of January to April…
The Tees Tap House – South Bruce’s newest gathering place
A new pub with golf simulators has officially opened its doors in the heart of downtown Teeswater.
Nancy Griffin retires after 34 years of inspiring interest in conservation among area youth
When a person counts the people they’ve reached in terms of generations as well as individuals, they can be assured they’ve made a mark on many lives.
Hornets, Cyclones LL#2 clash in U11 hockey action
The Listowel U11 LL2 Cyclones followed up their recent Regional Silver Stick championship with a narrow 2-1 win over the Howick Hornets Gold at the Steve Kerr Recreational Complex on Dec. 12.
Madill Mustangs boys remain winless in Huron-Perth hockey action
The F.E. Madill Mustangs (0-5-0) fell just short of their first win of the 2023-24 Huron-Perth Athletics varsity boys’ hockey season on Dec. 13, falling to the Stratford DSS Golden Bears (2-3-0) 6-5 at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex.
Lancers shellacked by Royals in OEHL action
There wasn’t much for the Lucknow Lancers to write home about on Sunday afternoon.
Ironmen wrap calendar year with win, loss
The Wingham Ironmen have wrapped the 2023 portion of their current PJHL campaign, posting a win and a loss over a pair of opponents last weekend.
U11C 86ers win Silver Stick Championship
The U11C Wingham-Lucknow 86ers are Silver Stick Champions.
Memories of Wingham: Santa comes to town, 1952
In December 1952, Santa Claus visited Wingham. He arrived by train, where the Advance Times reported nearly 2,000 children were on hand to greet the Jolly Ol’ Elf.
Serena Ryder performs in Wingham
Serena Ryder graced the stage at Wingham Town Hall Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 16, performing to a near-capacity crowd. Ryder put her own spin on some holiday favourites. Wingham was the final stop on Ryder’s Merry Myths Tour.
