Maitland Conservation (MC) is slowly trying to rebuild, restore and regenerate resilient forests and wetlands in the Maitland/Nine Mile watersheds and communities, but more needs to be done to speed up the process as the impacts of climate change continue to wreak havoc around the world and in the r
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Goodvin, Majumder to perform in Wingham
The Wingham Town Hall Theatre continues to be a destination for performers of all genres.
Wingham Lions welcome new member
At a recent meeting of the Lions Club of Wingham, Branden Bridges (left) was inducted as a member of the Club by 1st Vice District Governor Lion William Yelland (right), from Mount Forest. Lion Joe Collison (centre) sponsored Lion Branden for membership. The Wingham Lions welcome Lion Branden to the
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week returns to Elmwood Community Centre
After going virtual for the past two years, Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week – the first agricultural trade show and conference of the season – returned to an in-person format at the Elmwood Community Centre, to the delight of both organizers and attendees.
Maitland Conservation staff outline impacts of Bill 23 for board members
Maitland Conservation (MC) board members requested staff to bring forth a summary of key points to help them better understand how Bill 23 – the More Homes Built Faster Act – will impact conservation authorities.
Huron County begins implementation of Bill 23 changes
Denise Van Amersfoort, manager of planning for the County of Huron, updated county councillors on the changes to the Planning Act that affected the planning application process and removed the requirements for some public meetings.
Huron County adopts formalized flag process
County council has adopted a formal process for flag protocols at county-owned properties.
Lucknow’s newest resident
Lucknow’s newest resident, Shaylah Anne Hunter, was born on Jan. 5, 2023, at 4:22 p.m., weighing in at 6lb 15oz. Proud auntie Jessica Beyersbergen submitted Shaylah’s photo to the Advance Times on behalf of her sister Sarah Burgess and brother-in-law Shayne Hunter as possibly the first baby to be bo
Fees for new EV charging stations set by Huron County
Derry Wallis, climate change and energy specialist for the County of Huron, presented several options for county council to choose from regarding how much it will cost electric vehicle drivers to use one of the 22 new electric vehicle charging stations scattered throughout the county.
Tim Prentice introduced to Maitland Conservation board
One of the newest Maitland Conservation (MC) staff members – Tim Prentice, field services specialist – was introduced to board members at the MC’s regular meeting last month.
Inspiring Our Future campaign exceeds $2M goal
The Inspiring Our Future capital campaign has successfully achieved and surpassed its $2 million fundraising goal, wrapping up the campaign with over $2.4 million.
2022 Wingham Advance Times Year in Review – Part 2
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 2 features the months of July to December...
Hefty price tag for upgrades to Wingham patrol yard
Upgrades for the public works department patrol yard on London Road in Wingham are needed. And the price tag is a hefty one that will likely go up with the current cost for construction materials and labour, according to Huron County Engineer Steve Lund.
Huron County CAO recognized by peers in global publication
Huron County CAO Meaghan Wark has been recognized in a global publication titled 2022 Global Government Innovators, an e-book released on Dec. 9, 2022.
‘Excited to be back’
Kent Readman grew up in Wingham, and after eight years away, he has returned home.
