Candidates for the upcoming Morris-Turnberry municipal election answer questions from Midwestern Newspapers
Wingham Advance Times
North Huron candidates answer questions
Candidates for the upcoming North Huron municipal election answer questions from Midwestern Newspapers
Ironmen drop games against Barons, Whalers over the weekend
WINGHAM – The Ironmen had a rough go on the weekend, losing all three games.
Howick community centre fills for all-candidates meeting
The Howick Optimist Club hosted the Oct. 7 forum, as they have for every municipal election since 1991 one Optimist member shared, at the Howick Community Centre.
McLellan discusses lack of transparency in transition of conservation authorities
During Huron County council’s meeting Oct. 7, Coun. Alvin McLellan (Deputy Mayor, Huron East), noted his concern about what he signals as a lack of transparency with the transition costs of the Lake Huron Regional Conservation Authority.
North Huron reeve candidates discuss taxes, housing, recreation ahead of election
It was standing room only in Maitland River Elementary School’s gym the night of Oct. 6 for a conversation between the four candidates vying for reeve of North Huron. Stephen “Buck” Hill, William G. Darling, Trevor Seip and Mitch Wright sat at the front of the room.
AMDSB reviews enrolment trends with focus on Brookside, Listowel growth
SEAFORTH – Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees reviewed the Long-Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) at its September meeting. This plan includes student enrolment data, school space capacities, and area demographic data, as well as recommendations that will be the basis for staff’s work
Beard honoured with naming of new pavilion at Wawanosh Valley
Local dignitaries, Maitland Conservation (MC) staff members, volunteers, donors and guests were welcomed to the Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area last month to mark the opening of a new pavilion there named after long-time MC staff member and General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer Phil Beard.
Grenade in donated goods leads to evacuation of downtown Wingham
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) report that a box containing an “item... of concern” resulted in a significant police presence and evacuation of the Wingham downtown core last week.
Fire department sees busy summer, holds PTSD awareness session
During these months there were 51 incidents reported, 26 in North Huron, nine in Morris-Turnberry, eight in Central Huron and three in Ashfield-ColborneWawanosh.
Construction value this quarter $7,744,375
Comparatively, in 2025 construction value was $2,090,172.50 with 21 permits.
Bylaw reports 32 complaints this summer
Seven remain as open investigations.
Council discusses cemetery fees in North Huron; defers decision until talks can happen
Cemeteries were a lengthy topic of discussion at North Huron council’s Oct. 5 meeting. News of a large donation led into a separate decision to defer a motion about changing the township’s cemetery fee structure.
Author and Indigenous traditional dancer bring storytelling to Wingham school students
Kristi White, author of children’s book series The Adventures of Jay and Gizmo visited Wingham Town Hall Theatre.
Intimate Partner Violence response an employers’ responsibility, new consultation service helps workplaces prepare
“Meeting this obligation calls for a clear workplace policy and program, proactive risk assessments, and staff training,” and many workplaces lack this expertise.
