Mixed reactions followed the release of Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government’s recent budget announcement, which local Liberal candidate Shelley Blackmore says is an “election platform, not a real budget that addresses the needs of Ontarians.”
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Riverside apartments get final approval, local residents irate
North Huron council approved the site plan control agreement for the new apartment building at the old Wingham Trailer Park site. However, several residents say they were deceived.
Red plaid shirts, men in kilts hit the stage in Wingham
The Mudmen wowed the crowd at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre on Saturday night with their much-anticipated return to the stage, adoring fans of the Celtic rock band quickly filling the seats for the long-awaited return of live music to downtown Wingham.
Local hospitals receive $2 million gift from Schultz estate
The Wingham, Goderich, Clinton, and Seaforth hospital foundations have each received $500,000 thanks to a generous legacy donation from a local family.
UPDATE: Second driver involved in March 31 crash near Molesworth has died
Perth County OPP say a second driver involved in a fatal crash near Molesworth on March 31 has succumbed to their injuries.
IN PHOTOS – Rugby returns to F.E. Madill
On April 22, rugby returned to F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 restriction. Students and coaches were happy to be back on the pitch and this was reflected on the scoreboard with three wins for all three Mustang teams over Stratford District Secondary S
NWMO update DGR site location language
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) has updated the terminology they are using regarding the remaining sites being considered for the deep geological repository (DGR).
Bird hobbyists and owners of backyard flocks alerted to danger of avian influenza
Huron-Kinloss council members want members of the public to be made aware of a serious issue that could have a devastating impact on local poultry producers.
Spring stroll
Good friends and neighbours Tamela Kennedy (left) and Carla Marks walk their dogs every day along the Maitland River in Morris-Turnberry. Pictured here on Sunday, April 24 with the Kennedy’s Basset Hounds Ellie Mae (left) and Bufford (right). In the middle is the Marks’ Golden Retriever Jude, who en
NWMO updates Huron-Kinloss council on Property Value Protection program
Justin Wallbott of the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO), accompanied by Tareq Al-Zabet and Michael Pahor, attended the April 20 meeting of Huron-Kinloss council to provide an overview of NWMO’s Property Value Protection (PVP) program.
Flashback: Revisiting the 1920 trial of Miss Maggie Pollock, charged with witchcraft
It was published on the front page of the April 1, 1920 issue of the Wingham Advance but it was no April Fool’s joke.
Morris-Turnberry opts in to NWMO training program
Council has elected to opt in to a Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) program that will see $25,000 be made available to the municipality to offer to residents to help them gain transferable skills and education.
Municipally-owned land in Belgrave to be put on the market
After nearly four years and “a lot of red tape,” according to Mayor Jamie Heffer, the municipally-owned land at 61 Corbett Dr. in Belgrave will be put up for sale.
Wingham Patrol Yard upgrades to include new material domes
Improved winter maintenance plans were on the table again during the Huron County council meeting on April 20.
Wescast Community Complex to replace aging ice resurfacer
The Township of North Huron is replacing the 14-year-old ice resurfacer at the Wescast Community Complex as part of a multi-year plan to replace various municipal assets.
