The rich get richer and the poor get poorer, goes the old saying.
Wingham Advance Times
Howick Township approves purchase of fire chief vehicle
Howick Township council gave pre-budget approval to allow for the purchase of a used 2012 Ford Expedition, to be used as the fire chief/bylaw enforcement officer’s vehicle at the Jan. 16 council meeting.
Business culture in South Bruce continues to grow with The Wing House
Owner of the Mildmay Wing House, Shan Kumar says the main street eatery is a unique dining experience for families and friends alike. The Wing House is a restaurant and bar adorned with sports memorabilia and is located in the heart of downtown Mildmay at 96 Elora St., the former home of Sandy’s Fam
United Way report: 10 per cent of youth smoke in Perth-Huron
A report commissioned by United Way Perth-Huron has highlighted certain aspects regarding the health of local youth.
Ironmen U11 LL squad tames Mad Dogs
The Wingham Ironmen U11 LL Blue squad continues to set the pace in its division, improving to 16-0-0 in regular season play with an 8-2 win over the Minto Mad Dogs on Jan. 25.
Ironmen pick up three points in weekend home bouts
The Wingham Ironmen brought their defensive game in a pair of pivotal PJHL Pollock Division matchups last weekend, picking up three out of a possible four points to maintain their hunt for fourth place in the regional standings.
Maitland Conservation sets AGM agenda
Maitland Conservation’s annual general meeting (AGM) is set for Feb. 14 at 2 p.m. at the Wroxeter Community Hall.
Well water testing event in Londesboro huge success
The Londesboro and District Lions Club hosted a well water sampling and testing event at Lions Hall on Jan. 25. The event was a huge success, according to Tim Cumming, communications specialist for the Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley Drinking Water Source Protection Region.
HPPH announces results of student immunization record review
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) released the results of a student immunization record review on Jan. 29, which looked at the records of elementary and secondary school students in the region.
County hears from newly-formed Huron Newcomer Support Association
Newcomers from Ukraine, Halina Zaleski and Nataliia Yevsieieva, appeared before Huron County council at the Jan. 24 regular council meeting. The pair were there to thank council for its support through the Local Immigration Partnership. They asked for a statement of support for a path to permanent r
Britespan donates $1M to Wingham hospital’s CT campaign
Britespan Building Systems Inc. has made history by donating $1,000,000 to support the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation’s (WDHF) Caring Together capital campaign.
North Huron receives 2023 recreation quarterly report
Gregg Furtney, director of public works and interim director of recreation and children’s services, provided a department activity report for the fourth quarter of 2023 at the Jan. 15 North Huron council meeting.
Councillors concerned about outcome of repealing Filsinger Drain bylaw
After much discussion, council voted 4-3 in a recorded vote to repeal bylaws 2018-67 and 2020-34 regarding the Filsinger Municipal Drain on Jan. 23.
Study of Formosa wastewater system aims to provide solution to odour issues
The Municipality of South Bruce is going to undertake a sampling study of the Formosa wastewater system in hopes of finding a solution to the ongoing odour issues in the village.
Wingham-Lucknow 86ers U11C Rep team wins BAD Tournament
The Wingham-Lucknow 86ers U11C Rep team had a successful weekend at the BAD Blazers Winter Tournament, coming home with gold after a thrilling 2-1 win over Stratford in the championship game, which needed a shootout to determine a winner. The 86ers allowed only two goals in five games at the tournam
