Wingham Advance Times

To acknowledge Indigenous people here in our region and across Canada, out of respect for the survivors of the Indian Residential School System and the many generations since who have lived the intergenerational trauma caused by the system, but most of all to honour those children who didn’t make it

A group of people gathered in the pouring rain outside the Mildmay-Carrick Recreation Complex on Wednesday, Sept. 22, to protest Ontario’s new proof of vaccine requirement.

Council has committed $2.2 million from the $4 million Near-Term Investments Program provided by the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO). 

The report by Fire Chief Chris Cleave on the recent EF2 tornado topped the agenda at the Sept. 20 meeting of council.

After weighing its options for how to conduct council meetings moving forward, council ultimately decided on the status quo, until a time when restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic have reduced. 

After a whirlwind five-week campaign, MP Ben Lobb took the time to reflect on the election, his priorities for this term, and talk a little bit of Blue Jays baseball with Midwestern Newspapers on Sept. 24.

Beautiful autumn crocuses are in full bloom in a field west of Belgrave. Bulbs are available for purchase.

Despite increased prices on building materials, the building department continues to see an increase in the number of permits issued compared to 2020.

Council approved an increase in reimbursable mileage compensation to better align with the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) guidelines regarding the allowance.