A South Bruce resident was arrested and taken into custody on May 31 for an outstanding warrant along with some additional charges laid by Huron County OPP.
Wingham Advance Times
Wingham well represented at WOSSAA
With the return of secondary school athletics comes the return of Western Ontario Secondary Schools Athletics Association (WOSSAA) tournaments.
F.E. Madill senior girls’ soccer team earns silver
F.E. Madill senior girls’ soccer team finished the season with a silver medal at the Huron Perth Championships. Pictured in a recent home game is Nicole Davey holding a strong defense.
Huron County slo-pitch league ball tournament approved for beer garden, live music
The Township of North Huron approved an application from the Huron County coed Slo-Pitch league requesting their application to the AGCO/LCBO for a special occasion permit to hold a beer garden/refreshment area in conjunction with their tournament, scheduled for July 1-2 at the Blyth and District Co
Howick questions Maitland Conservation memo of understanding
In 2019, the provincial government made major changes to the Conservation Authorities Act, which changed the services and programs conservation authorities are legislated to provide.
Huron County Museum & Historic Gaol welcomes ‘Speaking of Democracy’ travelling exhibit
The Huron County Museum is pleased to welcome Speaking of Democracy, a travelling exhibit from the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, on display at the Museum until July 10.
Wingham hospital welcomes first-year medical student during Discovery Week
The Canadian Institute for Health Information reports that less than 10 per cent of physicians practice in rural and remote communities, while six million Canadians live in those areas, making up almost 18 per cent of the population.
Huron County expanding youth engagement opportunities
The County of Huron released a statement on May 25, saying they are reviewing, expanding, and developing their youth engagement opportunities, including professional development opportunities directly with the county.
Independent MC holds annual breakfast program fundraiser
Coinciding with Wingham’s town-wide yard sale last Saturday, the Independent Motorcycle Club once again hosted a fundraising event that stands to benefit area schools.
Huron County to advocate for affordable housing
Huron County council authorized Warden Glen McNeil to join other municipalities in asking the federal government for “Ontario’s fair share of federal funding for housing programs,” at the request of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Steve Clark.
North Huron waives fee, will close Gypsy Lane for Blyth Rutabaga Festival
The Blyth Rutabaga Festival Homecoming will be held on Father’s Day weekend this year, with live entertainment featuring Adam Cousins and Weekend Never Ends.
Wingham Walk for Alzheimer’s raises over $17,000
The Wingham edition of the annual Walk for Alzheimer’s saw participants raise over $17,000 for the Alzheimer Society Huron Perth on May 28. Among the 48 participants on Saturday morning was local Peter Carter, who single-handedly brought in $5,120 for the cause, with all money raised allocated towar
‘Human resource limitations will be the greatest challenge’
The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) released highlights from May’s board of directors meeting.
WOWSA expands network to Brockton, South Bruce
The Women of Wellington Saugeen Area (WOWSA), is thrilled to announce the expansion of its women in business network, to further inspire, empower and connect women in business and professionals in the County of Wellington and Saugeen River region in Ontario.
New Millennium Quilters Guild hosts ‘Making Memories’ 2022 quilt show
The New Millennium Quilters Guild holds a quilt show every four years. The show at the Mildmay-Carrick Community Centre on Friday, May 28 and Saturday, May 29 was well worth waiting for.
