Reeve Bernie Bailey is looking for clarification from Huron County council regarding the differences in which Indigenous Peoples are being acknowledged in the Land Acknowledgement statements both governments have recently started using.
Wingham Advance Times
Sweet snowman!
Oliver Cottrill checks out the snowman on his grandparent’s front lawn.
Huron County council approves purchase of two new ambulances
County council approved the purchase of two new ambulances, but they likely won’t be delivered until the end of 2022.
Couture acclaimed 2022 chair of Saugeen Conservation
Maureen Couture of Kincardine has been acclaimed chair of Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority for another term, during the Jan. 20 annual meeting.
January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
Visiting someone with dementia? The Alzheimer Society of Canada offers the following tips.
South Bruce council approves multiple items at budget meeting
Staff asked council to give directions on various topics before presenting the operating budget at South Bruce council’s Jan. 18 budget meeting.
News from Formosa
With the pandemic once again shutting down municipal halls, the Formosa Lions held their monthly meeting by Zoom. Lion President Jim Batte welcomed 15 members. Secretary Lion Hank Soers and Treasurer Lion John Schill tended to their duties.
Former employee suing NWMO for being ‘too much on the side of the community’
A former employee of the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) has filed a lawsuit against the organization.
Crash between SUV, horse and buggy claims one life in Morris-Turnberry
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a fatal crash between and SUV and horse and buggy.
Inflation anxiety: More Canadians say they’re worse off now financially than any time since 2010
A new study from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute (ARI) finds some Canadians struggling more than ever to endure the financial stresses of the pandemic, while others, secured by their relatively strong position of wealth, have seen their economic well-being maintained, if not improved.
Two Wingham residents charged in Exeter break-in
Huron County OPP have laid charges against four individuals, including two Wingham residents, following a break, enter and theft at an Exeter storage facility earlier this month.
Ontario to ‘cautiously and gradually ease’ public health restrictions starting Jan. 31
Premier Doug Ford was prompt in announcing Thursday morning that COVID-19 public health measures will “cautiously and gradually” ease later this month.
‘Faces of Homelessness’ – Upcoming virtual event to raise awareness, deepen understanding of growing social issue
In communities across Perth-Huron and beyond, the issue of homelessness has become more visible as the pandemic continues to impact the lives of vulnerable people. To help raise awareness and deepen local understanding of this pressing issue, United Way Perth-Huron’s Social Research & Planning Counc
North Perth supports LWHA proposal for MRI machine at Wingham hospital
Council passed a resolution on Jan. 10 to send a letter of support for a proposal by the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance to get MRI diagnostic imaging equipment at the Wingham and District Hospital.
Huron County OPP investigating snowmobile crash
Huron County OPP officers are investigating a snowmobile crash that took place early Saturday morning, southwest of Wroxeter that has resulted in serious injuries.
