A lone kayaker paddles upstream between the Howson Dam and the Hanna Bridge on the Maitland River in Wingham.
Wingham Advance Times
Council hears proposed plan for water, sewer for Hutton Heights
Council agreed to alter the engineer’s phased plan to proceed with developing the subdivision known as Hutton Heights.
Retail plaza planned for McDonald’s property in Wingham
At the Aug. 9 meeting, North Huron council approved the plans for the construction of a shopping plaza at the corner of Highway 4 and Highway 86.
Midwestern Newspapers GM presented with Silver Quill
On Aug. 4 Canadian Community Newspapers Association board member, David Adsett (left), and London Publishing’s Doug Rowe (right) presented the Silver Quill Award to Midwestern Newspapers General Manager, Bill Huether (middle) for his 25 years of service to the media industry.
Regional unemployment rate continues to drop
Based on the data released by the Four County Labour Market Planning Board last week, it appears the region is recovering very well from the pandemic.
Truth and Reconciliation, 94 calls to action
The Truth and Reconciliation 94 calls to action are a direct result of the Indian Residential School settlement agreement that began in September 2007, intending to bring a fair and lasting resolution to the legacy of the Indian Residential Schools (IRS).
Wightman makes donation to Teeswater-Culross pool
Wightman Telecom presented the Teeswater-Culross Swimming Pool with a donation of $500 on Aug. 9 to help with their fundraising efforts to purchase new equipment for the pool.
NWMO presents conceptual used fuel packaging plant and talks hot cells to CLC
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) presented a concept to members of the Community Liaison Committee (CLC), showing a model of the Used Fuel Packaging Plant (UFPP) and computer graphics representing the process.
Huron County OPP investigating three overnight thefts in Blyth
Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning residents to take some preventative steps to thwart thieves targeting valuables left behind in vehicles following three overnight thefts in Blyth this week.
Mosquitoes in Huron County test positive for West Nile Virus
Huron Perth Public Health is reminding residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites following confirmation that mosquitoes collected from a trap in Goderich tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV).
Huron County OPP say stunt driving charges are up 75 per cent this year
The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has a straightforward message to the aggressive drivers out there – slow down.
International Plowing Match and Rural Expo cancelled for second year due to COVID-19
For the second year in a row, directors of the Ontario Plowmen’s Association have been forced to make the decision to cancel the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo.
Governments supporting projects to assist farmers
The federal and provincial governments are investing $7.3 million through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership to help support farmers and agri-food businesses.
Huron Perth Public Health to offer Hepatitis A vaccination clinics
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) will hold Hepatitis A vaccination clinics next week.
Ace on the hill
The Listowel Peewee 13U WOBA2 squad met the Howick Hawks Black in 2021 minor baseball action on July 28 at Jackson Park. Pictured: Howick pitcher Kade Kucan deals from the mound early in the contest.
