Formosa Country Christmas 2021, on Dec. 2-5, was more than a spectacular village-wide display of lights and decorations – it was an absolute delight for everyone fortunate enough to visit. There was more to see at the park – amid the sparkling lights, there were frolicking polar bears, the merry res
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Howick Optimists make donation to Salvation Army Food Share program
The Howick Optimist Club recently donated $500 to the Wingham Salvation Army-Food Share program. Pictured is Howick Optimist President Joe Glaze presenting a cheque to Deb from the Wingham Salvation-Army Food Share.
Huron County council discusses green initiatives
Council members heard several reports on Dec. 1 about how the county addresses climate change locally, including the future of their fleet of vehicles and actions to reduce their carbon footprint.
Listowel hospital to offer enhanced services to mammography unit
The mammography unit at Listowel Memorial Hospital will see the implementation of the new equipment in March.
More local nurses to be trained for operating rooms to clear COVID surgery backlog
As part of a Surgical Recovery Plan, the Ministry of Health has initiated a program to deal with the backlog of surgeries due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Washboard Union discuss ‘Everbound For Your Town’ tour ahead of Wingham date
Washboard Union is set to bring their latest tour to the Wingham Town Hall Theatre on Jan. 31, 2022. The tour stop will showcase their latest album Everbound. Leading up to the tour date, the Wingham Advance Times (WAT) interviewed Aaron Grain (AG) from the JUNO award-winning three-part harmony.
Donna White shares gratitude for her 35-year career in municipal government
The only Director of Finance the Municipality of North Huron has ever known is retiring.
Financial investor for electric vehicle chargers declares conflict of interest
An initiative that would see 26 Level 2 electric vehicle charging ports installed in Huron County has been put on hold after a conflict of interest was discovered between one of the financial investors, SparkPark, and Natural Resources Canada (NRCan).
North Huron appoints CBO, drainage superintendent
CAO Dwayne Evans updated North Huron councillors on the appointment of a new chief building official (CBO) and a drainage superintendent.
Blyth to hold New Year’s Eve fireworks display
Enthusiastic volunteers will host a New Year’s Eve fireworks display at the Blyth and District Community Centre, and North Huron council agreed to waive the fees associated with the event to help.
Environmental studies underway in Teeswater
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) provided updates on several currently underway studies in Teeswater, outlining what they are testing from the borehole sites and providing information on the environmental studies launched earlier this year.
North Huron updates flag policy
Township council voted in favour of an updated flag policy that includes raising alternative flags and considerations for half-mast requests after a request was made by council for staff to review the current bylaw in June 2021.
Policy changes coming for manufacturing cannabis in North Huron
North Huron is planning to join several surrounding municipalities in regulating the location of cannabis production facilities by establishing “setbacks to sensitive uses.”
Wingham ER at risk of closure during holidays
Throughout the year, the Wingham & District Hospital emergency department is staffed with a mixture of Wingham physicians and locum doctors, but Wingham has not been part of the provincial Emergency Department Locum Program (EDLP) for a couple of years.
Province expands booster shot eligibility to those aged 50 and over
The province has announced expanded eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to an additional 4.6 million Ontarians.
