The big question when government bodies large and small set their annual budgets is how to make a tax increase palatable – or at least unlikely to infuriate taxpayers.
Wingham Advance Times
Wingham projects approved for Vance funds
Two projects have been approved by the Waterloo Region Community Foundation (WRCF) to disperse grants from the Leland and Thora Vance Funds.
Wingham Air Cadets braved the frigid cold for their fundraising bottle drive
The Wingham Air Cadets braved the frigid cold on Sat. Jan. 18 to hold their fundraising bottle…
Huron OPP Detachment Commander steps down
Inspector Jason Younan, Huron OPP Detachment Commander, has resigned, accepting another position within the OPP, Constable Craig Soldan with OPP West Region confirmed.
Wingham Ironmen earn split weekend with win against Walkerton
The Wingham Ironmen earned a split in weekend games Friday and Saturday.
Break and Enter charge; multiple intimate partner violence charges in Huron County
Huron County OPP has charged a Huron East resident following a break-in at a Huron East business property on Jan. 16, a police report confirms.
Plot twist
I like to look back on my life so far as if it were chapters in a book. Things have always moved in phases – much like seasons, I believe there to be clear distinctions between one chapter of my life, and turning a page into another.
Thompson: Ontario investing in the success of rural communities
The provincial government has replaced its previous Rural Economic Development Program, commonly referred to as RED funding, with a new program with a similar acronym - the Rural Ontario Development Program.
Story of local radio station to appear on stage at Blyth
Stories of entrepreneurship, love, perseverance, strength and history will be highlighted on stage during the 51st season of the Blyth Festival Theatre.
Report recommends reconstruction of Bannerman Bridge this year
At an estimated cost of $1.1 million, the South Bruce bridge inspection report recommends the replacement of the bridge on concession 14, named the Bannerman Bridge this year.
Welcome to the Mustang Messenger
At FE Madill Secondary School, the newspaper club, filled with students from all grades, meets regularly to actively cover the latest news and events within their school community. This is their student newspaper!
Right Time –Wrong Election
There is no doubt that the good people of Perth Wellington, Huron-Bruce, and Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound deserve an election right now. The fact that it is provincial instead of federal speaks volumes to the deficit of character currently on display from our political class.
A series of elitist events at Perth County Council
Did anyone else read the book series titled A Series Of Unfortunate Events by Daniel Handler under the pen name Lemony Snicket?
South Bruce Recreation and Facilities propose their year in projects
At their first budget meeting of 2025, council here heard from the Recreation and Facilities Department as they presented their proposed draft 2025 capital budget, outlining specific initiatives and needs the night of Jan. 21.
Planning underway for CKNX centennial anniversary
The Wingham & Area Historical Society (WAHS) is undertaking a unique project for the 100th anniversary of CKNX.
