Chickens will not be allowed in the backyards of urban areas of South Bruce, for now.
Wingham Advance Times
North Huron accepts purchase offer for 20 acres in Hutton Heights
The Township of North Huron has reached an agreement with Southside Construction Management Ltd. for the purchase of approximately 20 acres in Hutton Heights, where a new subdivision will be built.
Film crew from France visit Wingham
A film crew from France visited Wingham last week to shoot part of a documentary film being created about Alice Munro.
Wingham Lions Club has stern words for council
Members of the Lions Club of Wingham attended the March 6 North Huron council meeting to convey their club’s stern message to councillors in person, with a letter from the club president, Lion Murray Wales, outlining seven concerns with the budgeting process.
Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance board talks renos, new services
For February’s scheduled meeting, the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) board of directors discussed the renovations, new services, and staff shortages that are happening at both the Wingham and Listowel sites.
Wingham U13LL win OT thriller over Minto
The Wingham Ironmen U13 LL squad hosted the Minto Mad Dogs on Saturday afternoon for a WOAA Silver South Group playoff game. Minto got out in front early, leading 2-0, but the Ironmen fought back to tie the game in the third period. After three periods, the score remained tied 2-2, sending the game
Cottrills struggle at mixed doubles curling provincials
Shawn and Katie Cottrill have come up short in their bid for a mixed doubles provincial curling championship.
Ironmen blow out Caps, Flyers in road tilts
The Wingham Ironmen have had their struggles against the last-place Goderich Flyers at times throughout the 2022-23 PJHL campaign, but those were long forgotten after Saturday night.
Madill varsity girls capture Huron-Perth hockey gold
The F.E. Madill girls finished at the top of the Huron-Perth standings at the end of the regional varsity hockey regular season, and at the top is where they remained after the Mustangs ran the table during the 2023 high school postseason.
Morris-Turnberry extends deal with NWMO
Council has elected to extend an agreement with the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) that provides funding to the municipality to offer to residents to help them gain transferable skills and education.
Morris-Turnberry council approves purchase of new public works truck
Everyone loves a good deal, and Morris-Turnberry council is no exception.
Northern Huron Connection Centre security discussed at council
Wingham resident William Wallace appeared before North Huron council as a delegation to request more security information be shared with the residents who live in the neighbourhood near the Northern Huron Connection Centre (NHCC).
Work resumes at apartment building on former Wingham Trailer Park lands
Co-owner of Riverside Apartments, Brock Hodgins, invited the Advance Times to get a sneak peek of the new building on Feb. 27. Work crews are back on-site after an approximately six-month delay due to unforeseen circumstances. Construction on the former Wingham Trailer Park lands paused in late 202
Developer intends to withdraw appeal to OLT
A local developer has expressed his intent to withdraw his appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT).
Belgrave Community Centre stays ‘status quo’
The Belgrave Community Centre avoided any changes to its lease with North Huron after budget deliberations have the township reviewing all of the services it delivers, looking to reduce the extreme tax levy that was proposed in early January.

