I went the entire month of January without offering my readers a break from the present with a dip…
Wingham Advance Times
North Huron council receives 2023 statement of remuneration, expenses
Director of Finance for the township, Chris Townes, presented the statement of council remuneration and expenses for 2023 for information purposes to North Huron council at its regular meeting held on Feb. 5.
Jamie Warren kicks off Royal Canadian Legion tour
Multi-award-winning country music artist Jamie Warren begins his Royal Canadian Legion tour in Lucknow on Feb. 10, and he couldn’t be more excited to get on the road.
Huron East netminder commits to University of Michigan
Of all the positions within the sporting realm, it would be tough to argue against hockey goaltenders having the most pressure out of all of them.
Glen McNeil re-elected as chair of Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus
Huron County Warden Glen McNeil has been re-elected as chair of the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC).
Community Living Ontario further appealing to gov’t for funding increase
Community Living Ontario (CLO) continues to ratchet up its appeal to the provincial government for an immediate five per cent increase to the 117 member agencies it represents in order to properly supply individuals with intellectual disabilities the support they require going forward.
Cell phone ban: not coming to a school near you
As of December 2023, Toronto District School Board was seriously toying with a ban on cell phones in schools. One has to wonder why. In theory, at least, Ontario has had such a ban since 2019.
A month in the hospital and I hope for a miracle
This story continues with Leah and I going to the emergency department (ED) of University Hospital in London at 3 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 15.
Gallant: 2023 an ‘average’ year for South Bruce Fire Rescue
The two words used by Fire Chief Guy Gallant to describe South Bruce Fire Rescue’s 2023 activity were “typical” and “average.”
Howick Mutual contributes $100K to WDH as part of 150th anniversary
Howick Mutual Insurance Company has pledged to donate $100,000 to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation’s Caring Together campaign to bring a brand-new CT Scanner service to the hospital. This donation marks the end of Howick Mutual’s celebrations honouring 150 years in business.
Council receives update on snow removal issues
The recent snow removal issues at the intersection of Josephine Street, Bristol Terrace and Hanna Bridge appear to be resolved, according to a report from North Huron Director of Public Works Gregg Furtney.
Wingham Homecoming 2024 event schedule released
Family, Friends and More: Homecoming 2024 is happening this summer despite the rocky start to the planning. Organizers have released a schedule of events for the four-day festivities, with many local organizations participating in the planning.
Beating the blues
Three teams battled it out at the Beat the Winter Blues Puzzle Competition held at the Alice Munro branch of the Huron County Library in Wingham on Saturday, Feb. 3.
Council approves third year of April ice at Howick Community Centre
Council approved the installation of late-season ice at the Howick Community Centre for the third year in a row.
How do we bridge the growing divide between the wealthy and the workers?
The rich get richer and the poor get poorer, goes the old saying.
