HOWICK – Council here will be taking a hybrid approach to its bylaw enforcement to make it more proactive.
Wingham Advance Times
Popular Indigenous musicians to headline Huron County Multicultural Festival
The Huron County Multicultural Festival recently announced an expanded two-day event, which will be kicked off on Fri. June 28 by the popular Indigenous duo, husband-and-wife team, ShoShona Kish and Raven Kanatakta, better known as Digging Roots.
Midwestern Newspapers recognized in 2023 OCNA awards
Midwestern Newspapers made a strong showing in the 2023 Ontario Community Newspapers Better Newspapers Competition, finishing first in numerous categories and placing in the top three in others. The company was recognized in a total of 17 categories.
Is better liquor access really worth $600 million?
Raise your hand if you’re having a harder time finding a stiff drink than a family doctor or an open emergency room in your community? How about an affordable home?
Wingham Homecoming 2024 a community-driven event: organizer
The 2024 Wingham Homecoming celebration is approaching quickly, and organizer Joe Carter is overwhelmed with the support he and his wife Heidi have received since announcing they would take over organizing the event late last year.
Chance encounter inspires memories of life off-line
I recently found myself chatting with a stranger at a party. As we traded pleasantries, the topic of occupation came up and he explained he was a farmer, while I confessed to being a journalist (an admission that can induce some diverse reactions these days).
Applications open for Bruce Power’s post-secondary scholarship program
Applications for Bruce Power’s annual post-secondary scholarships are now open and students from Bruce, Grey and Huron counties are eligible to apply before June 16.
MVCA planning renovations for better office accessibility
HOWICK – The Maitland Conservation Authority (MVCA) discussed a report on awarding the contract for accessibility renovations to the MVCA administration office main entrance and washrooms at its May 15 meeting.
Walk for Alzheimer’s returns to Huron and Perth
WINGHAM - The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s returns with a chance to participate in locations across Huron and Perth Counties.
Howick Council to enter agreement with new pound service
HOWICK – The Township of Howick has been without pound service since the Wingham Vet Clinic cancelled the previous agreement in June 2023.
How effective will licence suspensions for auto thieves be?
At first glance, the Ontario government’s move to suspend the drivers’ licences of convicted car thieves seems like a “get tough on crime” move that is badly needed.
From one home to another: South Bruce Yard Sale
From Mildmay, Formosa and Teeswater, the South Bruce Yard sale gives community members a day to sell the leftovers from spring cleaning.
Scongack updates council on what’s happening at Bruce Power
James Scongack, chief development officer and executive vice-president at Bruce Power, visited South Bruce council on May 14 to provide an update on what’s happening at Bruce Power.
OPP adding pedal-assisted bicycles on the road in local communities
South Bruce OPP announced the addition of two pedal assisted bicycles (PAB) to its fleet on May 15.
