The Wingham Business Improvement Area (BIA) board members discussed how to properly honour the late Leland and Thora Vance for the generous $7 million fund they set up at the Waterloo Region Community Foundation.
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CONTEST: Win 4 tickets to see ‘The You Should Know Better’ comedy tour in Wingham, May 13
The "You Should Know Better" comedy tour is making a stop in Wingham on Saturday, May 13, and Midwestern Newspapers has four tickets to the show we giving away to one lucky reader!
Film viewing inspires community building workshop
The Wingham Community Connectors held a community building event at Maitland River Elementary School on April 18 that began by watching the award-winning feature film The Great Disconnect.
U15 Upper Maitland Mustangs cap successful season
The U15 WOAA year-end tournament was held at the Howick Community Centre from March 31-April 2. The Upper Maitland Mustangs U15 team played against the TCDMHA Rebels in the final game, dropping a hard-fought 2-1 decision in overtime. The team also participated in the OWHA provincial championship tou
U9 Upper Maitland Mustangs win year-end tournament
The U9 Upper Maitland Mustangs placed first in their year-end tournament, going undefeated all weekend on the March 25-26 weekend in Ripley. Pictured, back row from left: Head coach Jeff Keil, Tim Bridge, Brad Bakker, Curtis Ritchie. Middle row: Eilidh Johnson, Ayla Snider, Kory Fletcher, Sabrina Ke
Huron Perth Public Health introduces Land Acknowledgement, talks cannabis
At its April 14 meeting, Huron Perth Public Health’s (HPPH) Board of Health (BOH) held an in-person meeting at the HPPH Perth main office in Stratford. HPPH is continuing to evolve with the times as staff reports presented at the meeting looked at acknowledging the land as well as discussing the rol
New video introduces team working behind the scenes to keep local drinking water safe, clean
A new video, called Be Part of the Water Team, introduces the viewer to the different team players who work behind the scenes to keep local municipal drinking water safe and clean.
Council awards tender for Teeswater arena ceiling replacement
Council has awarded the tender for the replacement of the “Low E” ceiling at the Teeswater-Culross Community Centre.
MTO to fix drainage issue near Mildmay
It appears the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is going to fix a drainage issue at the intersection of Concession 12 East and Highway 9, north of Mildmay.
‘If you don’t notice it, I’ve done my job well’
When it comes to movies and television shows, there are several cogs that make the machine work – the actors, directors, makeup, soundtrack, sets and writing – but one of the often forgotten and underappreciated cogs is props.
Local curlers struggle at mixed provincials
A pair of local curlers did not have the results they were looking for over the weekend at the Ontario Mixed Curling Championships.
Mustangs to host annual free skate, April 23
The Upper Maitland Mustangs are offering a unique opportunity to local girls looking to try hockey on for size during the organization’s annual free skate on April 23 in Listowel.
Wingham Golf Club enjoys early season opener
Last week’s sunny skies and temperatures in the mid twenties allowed golfers to get back on area courses a little earlier than expected this year, including the Wingham Golf and Curling Club.
Wingham oncology clinic’s patients are more than just numbers
A diagnosis of any type of cancer can be a frightening experience full of unknowns, unfamiliar doctors, and medications that can make you feel very ill.
Ontario Liberal Party leadership candidates coming to Wingham
Several Ontario Liberal Party leadership candidates will be coming to Wingham later this month to speak to Huron-Bruce supporters.
