Huron County Council will support the local Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) organization in installing signs that urge drivers to report impaired drivers.
Wingham Advance Times
Ironmen climb to fifth in North Pollock Division with back-to-back wins
With two wins in as many games over the weekend, the Wingham Ironmen climbed from sixth to fifth in the North Pollock Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey League.
How to discourage porch pirates without explosives
Yo, ho, ho, and a bottle of … whatever you ordered from Amazon. … It sat on your porch for a grand total of three minutes before a local porch pirate snagged it.
Changes made for safety on ACW roads, County 25 speed limits changed
Several changes were recently made in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh (ACW) Township to address traffic issues on county roads.
Ontario delivering more frequent GO Train service between Kitchener, Toronto
ONTARIO - Local residents will soon have closer access to GO Train routes to Union Station in Toronto.
Surge squads clinch higher rounds in Oxford, Kitchener tournaments
Midwestern Newspapers looks at minor hockey results from the past week.
CUPW rotating strikes begin in Listowel, Wingham
LISTOWEL/WINGHAM - On Oct. 22, The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) was seen striking in front of the post offices in Listowel and Wingham.
‘I Am Huron’ awards recognize newcomers, immigrants in county
Two business owners in Wingham were recently recognized through the I Am Huron awards, which honours immigrants and newcomers for making a difference in their communities.
Ironmen hold off Barons for two periods after falling behind in first
The Wingham Ironmen squad held the Hanover Barons to two scoreless periods during the teams’ match on Oct. 11, however a difficult first period saw the first-place Barons claim victory.
Whitecaps executive overcome ice challenges
The West Coast Whitecaps minor hockey program has started well according to Chairperson/President Ryan Sanders.
Belgrave property owners to prepare for deferred water system costs
On Oct. 7, council here received an update from Treasurer Sean Brophy signalling financial planning for property owners hooked up to the Belgrave water system.
OPP summer crime statistics show impaired driving an issue locally
At its Sept. 29 meeting, the Huron County OPP board discussed crime and traffic statistics from the summer.
Province commits to assisting with OPP costs; AMO says efforts fall short
In a letter to OPP-policed municipalities dated Sept. 26, 2025, Ontario’s Ministry of the Solicitor General’s office listed new commitments in wake of this spring’s review of the OPP cost recovery model for municipalities.
CUPW strikes switch to rotating basis
OTTAWA - On Thursday, Oct. 9, The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) announced the ongoing strike, in response to proposed changes to Canada Post’s mandate and operations, would end and rotating strikes would take its place.
North Huron to cap Gypsy Lane RV dumping station, municipal staff directed to seek user-pay options
WINGHAM - Public Works Director Kevin Watson submitted a report to North Huron Council on Oct. 6, seeking direction on the status of the Gypsy Lane RV dumping station and plans for this service moving forward.
