The Grain Farmers of Ontario are accepting application for the Legacy Fund Scholarship, encouraging “the pursuit of higher education in any area of study that will benefit agriculture or agri-food and support(ing) the development of future leaders in these areas.”
Wingham Advance Times
Hospital closures may continue this summer
After emergency room closures on Canada Day had residents surprised, and closures last weekend had residents worried, CEO of the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) Karl Ellis says that hospital closures may continue this summer.
Police investigating theft of pigs from Huron East barn
Huron County OPP is asking the public for any information related to a recent theft of pigs from a barn in Huron East.
Listowel, Wingham emergency departments to close for portion of weekend due to lack of nursing staff
Due to nursing staff shortages at the Listowel and Wingham hospitals, the emergency department at both sites will be closed for a portion of the weekend.
Whitechurch ball team members gather for reunion
On June 25 at the Whitechurch Ball Park, some players from the 1962 team that won the All Ontario Grand Championship, coached by Joe Tiffin, along with players from other teams in the 1960s, got together to reminisce. Pictured, back row (from left): Wayne Todd, Ken Houston, Hugh Todd, Alan MacDonald
Couple donates $25,000 the BMG Community Centre renovation
The Inspiring Our Future Campaign is pleased to accept a $25,000 donation to support the major renovations of the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre (BMGCC) from Joe and Deb Seili.
Huron County announces 2022 SLED funding recipients
Director of Economic Development Vickie Lass informed Huron County council of the recipients of the 2022 Supporting Local Economic Development (SLED) grants during the June 22 regular meeting.
Huron County develops Land Acknowledgement User Guide
Council members and staff of Huron County have a new tool at their disposal to further reconciliation efforts with Indigenous People, with the introduction of a Land Acknowledgement User Guide, created by Matthew Dawkins, equity, diversity, and inclusion assistant for Huron County.
Council of the Great Lakes Region announces action strategy
The Council of the Great Lakes Region (CGLR), as part of its Circular Great Lakes initiative, released an innovative five-year strategy and action plan for plastics on June 28.
IN PHOTOS: Wingham Canada Day 2022 fireworks
The Fire Department of North Huron put on a spectacular fireworks display at Wingham’s Riverside Park on Friday, July 1. Hundreds (if not thousands) of people turned out for the lengthy visual display, while supporting the event through donations.
Wingham Minor Hockey request prompts heavy discussion, Morris-Turnberry’s withdrawal of funds for arena
A somewhat calm discussion revisiting when to install ice at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex in Wingham became rather heated when the topic of money came up.
New economic development officer provides updates to North Huron council
Demetri Makrakos, economic development officer for the Township of North Huron, prepared two in-depth reports for council – one updating them on the recruitment of health professionals in the Wingham area, and the other a detailed plan of action for his newly created position.
Ford holds first cabinet meeting of new term
Premier Doug Ford’s provincial cabinet of ministers met for the first time on June 29 in Toronto and included the re-appointed Minister of Agriculture, Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson, pictured left. Also pictured are Sylvia Jones (centre), minister of health and deputy premier, and Premier Doug Ford.
South Bruce councillors express concern over surplus farm dwelling severances
Two members of South Bruce council have expressed their concerns about the future impact of surplus farm dwelling severances on the agricultural industry.
South Bruce doubles budget for façade improvement grant program
Council has approved a request from staff for an additional $10,000 in this year’s budget for the façade improvement grant program.
