The downtown core will once again be host to the Festival of Lanterns. After two years of minimized celebrations due to pandemic restrictions, this year’s event will be in full swing for the annual Halloween gathering.
Wingham Advance Times
Municipal Election 2022: Municipality of South Bruce candidates
As part of our ongoing municipal election coverage, Midwestern Newspapers asked South Bruce candidates to submit a 250 biography and, in 500 words or less, answer the following question: What is the most important issue facing South Bruce in this election?
Shovels in the ground at the Wingham Airport
Tyler Papple, owner/operator of Papple Aviation, is building new hangars at the Wingham Airport, complete with a new cement taxiway on one side and a grass taxiway on the other side that will allow planes to taxi right out to the runway from the hangars.
Ironmen earn hard-fought victory over Flyers
The scene at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex last Friday, at least early in the game, resembled a scene from Slap Shot.
Dantry Danes, Cricket Meadow Meats take a natural approach with their agriculture businesses
Local businesses Dantry Danes and Cricket Meadow Meats, located on the home farm of Danielle Yule and Matt Van Ankum outside of Gorrie, have always taken a natural approach to their businesses and it has served them well for over 20 years.
Teeswater dance students reach podium at Threshers event
The Step Dance group “Reel Thunder,” consisting of Kiera McDonald, Brianne Scheistel and Andrea…
Lucknow Fire Department receives $16K donation from Dungannon Pro Rodeo
On Sept. 19, Susanne Cutting and Leanne Drennan from the Dungannon Pro Rodeo presented Keith Hodgkinson of the Lucknow Fire Department with two cheques from the proceeds from the rodeo, held in July. The first cheque was from a bike raffle held at the main gate, which raised $1,080. The second chequ
Debit card payment to be accepted at Teeswater landfill beginning Jan. 1
Council agreed that it is time to accept debit card payments at the Teeswater landfill. Staff says they would like to see how it is received before introducing debit payments at the Mildmay landfill.
Council defers application for second Hillcrest Street apartment building
Council agreed to defer a zoning bylaw amendment for a second apartment building off of Hillcrest Street in Teeswater until additional information can be provided after residents voice their concerns at the Sept. 27 council meeting.
Montgomery Bus Lines hosts stuff-a-bus
Montgomery Bus Lines employees, Gene Stanford and Jen Love-Campbell, hold some of the donated items that filled the bus at Fogal’s Independent Grocer in Wingham on Oct. 2. There were buses parked at several local grocery stores for this shared campaign including Brussels, Lucknow and both grocery st
Great Hospital Race raises $15K for Wingham hospital
The 10th annual Great Hospital Race, a mini Amazing Race-style fundraiser, was held on Saturday, Oct. 1 and raised $15,000 to help fund cardiac monitor upgrades at the Wingham and District Hospital.
Neyaashiinigmiing chief delivers heartfelt speech at National Truth and Reconciliation Day gathering
The Chief (Gimaa Kwe) of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation, Veronica Smith, spoke to the hundreds of people who attended the National Truth and Reconciliation Day remembrance walk on Sept. 30, delivering a heartwarming and eloquent speech acknowledging those children who never made it hom
Nearly all North Huron candidates support museum move, divided on Howson Dam replacement
It was standing room only at the North Huron all-candidates meeting hosted by the Huron County Chamber of Commerce on Sept. 29 at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre.
Choices for Change Wingham receives pushback from residents near proposed location
The proposed United Way initiative to bring Choices for Change to Wingham to help the underprivileged people in North Huron received pushback from two residents, who made a presentation to council on Oct. 3.
Formosa outdoor sports pad ribbon cutting set for Oct. 15
As the Formosa Outdoor Sports Pad project is almost complete, it is time to celebrate the hard work of those who volunteered to see this project through.
