For years, there has been a rumour floating around the vast depths of the internet that the late Golden Girl, Betty White has family connections to Wingham.
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Blyth woman to lead provincial accessibility committee
Six years ago, Julie Sawchuk lost the use of her legs when she was hit by a car while riding her bike near Goderich.
North Huron passes annual drinking water system review
The Safe Drinking Water Act requires an accredited operating authority to operate all municipal water systems. In addition, these authorities must provide annual reports to the water system owner.
Leslie Motors donates $10,000 to Wingham hospital
Leslie Motors recently presented a donation of $10,000 to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation.
Blyth celebrates New Year’s Eve with drive-in fireworks display
The streets of Blyth were bustling on New Year’s Eve – an incredible showing of cars that surpassed all expectations when the community put on a fireworks display to raise spirits during these uncertain times.
Care packages distributed to post-secondary students in South Bruce
Nearly 70 South Bruce youth received a Welcome Home Student Care Packages last month from the municipality.
Omicron variant forces postponement of MPP’s levee and citizen recognition night
The rapidly spreading Omicron variant has forced Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson to postpone her annual Remarkable Citizens recognition for a second consecutive year.
Ontario moving to ‘modified step two’ on Jan. 5
More public health measures are being introduced by the Ontario government in response to the "alarming" increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations fuelled by the Omicron variant.
Province announces updates to COVID testing, isolation guidelines
The province has announced changes to its COVID-19 testing and isolation guidelines.
North Perth man charged with stunt driving
A North Perth man has been charged with stunt driving following a traffic stop that took place in Whitechurch on Dec. 15.
Two Omicron variant cases confirmed in Huron-Perth
Omicron has officially arrived in the region, after two confirmed cases of the COVID-19 variant were reported by Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) last week.
Forgotten stories from the Wingham Advance Times’ 150 years in business
There has been a newspaper serving the Town of Wingham for 150 years.
Merry Month of Meals campaign a success
Pauline Kerkhof (right) made a donation to the North Huron Food Share on Dec. 13. Funds were raised from her Merry Month of Meals campaign. The campaign, supported by several local businesses, was to support local families in need this holiday season. It was a collection of meal sachets that help to
North Huron council requests more information about electric vehicle chargers
The recent announcement of a conflict of interest has triggered a pause in installing electric vehicle charging stations in North Huron. Council has requested that ChargerCrew come before them to answer some questions before making any decisions.
North Huron appoints casual bylaw, property standards officer
Council approved the appointment of a casual bylaw/property standards officer on Dec. 20 at the last council meeting of 2021.
