When Peter Carter stepped back from his annual fundraising walk for the Alzheimer Society, people told him he’d miss it.
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South Bruce council approves rezoning, OP amendment for 176-unit residential development
A Mildmay development of 176 condominium units in a range of formats, from single-detached to apartments, is a step closer, following the Feb. 13 meeting of South Bruce council.
Mitchell ousts Madill senior boys from Huron-Perth basketball playoffs
The F.E. Madill senior boys’ basketball team had a raucous crowd on their side for the Huron-Perth Athletics playoff semifinals, but home court advantage ultimately didn’t play a factor in a 73-40 loss to the Mitchell Blue Devils on Feb. 14.
Piece of the past: 100 years ago Wingham Advance-Times was born out of amalgamation
On Feb. 28, 1924 the Wingham Advance published a brief memo on its front page stating, “Mr. John Joynt, M. P. P. has purchased the Wingham Times and A. G. Smith publisher of the Advance has in turn purchased it from him.”
Finally, home from the hospital
In November/December we were in the hospital for verification of an autoimmune disease known as Dermatomyositis (DM). The melanomas that they found in my body in the hospital were considered as being a ‘trigger’ for the formation of this autoimmune disease.
Bruce Stainton, Green Team honoured at BIA AGM
Bruce Stainton received a well-deserved Lifetime Achievement Award from the Wingham BIA during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Feb 15.
Ironmen to face Bulldogs in first round of Pollock playoffs
The Wingham Ironmen wrapped their 2023-24 regular season home schedule with a pair of losses at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex this past weekend.
Ellis set to retire as CEO, president of LWHA
Karl Ellis, president and CEO of the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA), will be stepping down into retirement by September this year.
Madill junior girls’ volleyball team concludes 2023-24 regular season
The F.E. Madill junior girls’ volleyball team concluded its 2023-24 regular season on Feb. 8 in Wingham, falling in straight sets (15-25, 24-26) to the Listowel District Secondary School Lightning.
Fresh Winds Church hosts Super Bowl party
Fresh Winds Church held a 2024 Super Bowl party on Feb. 11 at their location in Wingham.
OEHL Cup Playoffs Preview
(1) Ripley Wolves vs. (8) Erin Outlaws (Wolves lead series 2-0) Game 1 – Erin 3, Ripley 7 Game 2…
M-T supports Braemar operating license extension with letter to Ministry
Braemar Retirement Centre’s operating licence is set to expire in June 2025, according to a staff report from the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry CAO.
‘Historic’ health care funding announced for Listowel-Wingham Family Health Team
In what is being called a ‘historic investment’ by the Ontario government, the Honourable Lisa Thompson, MPP for Huron-Bruce, and Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, announced that the Listowel-Wingham Family Health Team will receive $822,604 to expand primary care to serve an additional 2,000 re
North Huron approves 2024 budget, total levy increase 3.8%
The Township of North Huron recently approved its 2024 budget. The decision was made on Feb. 5 and includes a total levy increase of 3.8 per cent.
Royal Homes donates $150K to CT scanner at WDH
Royal Homes Ltd. has joined the growing group of donors supporting the Caring Together campaign to bring a new CT scanner to the Wingham & District Hospital. Royal Homes has generously contributed $150,000 to the campaign.
