High-speed internet service is now accessible to 720 residents in rural Huron County areas, including Hutton Heights in Wingham, according to a July 14 announcement from Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson.
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Wingham Ironmen’s request for extended ice time granted
North Huron council exempted the Wingham Ironmen from the new ice in/out policy after the hockey club met the requirements set out in the policy to book and pay for a minimum of 35 hours of ice time per week.
Palmer takes strong stance against draft changes to North Huron zoning bylaws
During a discussion on the proposed changes to North Huron’s zoning bylaw, Coun. Chris Palmer voiced a personal opinion regarding the modifications of agriculture or natural environment zones in rural areas.
Wescast issues 180 layoff notices to Wingham foundry workers
The familiar hum in the air at Wingham’s Wescast foundry can no longer be heard.
Furtney: Town hall ramp project ‘has certainly been a challenging one’
Gregg Furtney, director of public works in North Huron, responded to a request from the Wingham Advance Times for an update on the ongoing Wingham Town Hall renovations and a recent complaint regarding the new lawn care company at Wingham’s cemetery.
Ready, set, move
Several children and youth joined Maitland River Community Church for some fun in the sun from July 10 – 14. “Ready, Set, Move, Follow Jesus Here, There and Everywhere, VBS” was a fun way for the church to teach the participants about Jesus and have some summer holiday activities. Pictured here are
North Huron awards tender for new council chambers
North Huron council approved the results of a request for tenders (RFT) to construct a new town council chamber and meeting space in the existing Royal Oaks Health and Wellness Centre on Francis Street in Wingham.
CLC members join South Bruce delegation to Finland DGR
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) recently provided funding and an opportunity for several members of South Bruce to tour the construction site of a future deep geological repository (DGR) in Onkalo, Finland, as well as the encapsulation plant and Olkiluoto Nuclear Power Plant.
South Bruce CLC hears presentation, pushes business to August meeting
The business portion of the Community Liaison Committee (CLC) meeting for July has been pushed to August after not enough voting members attended the online session.
South Bruce council declares Janet Street building surplus
Council has given staff the green light to move forward with preparations to sell the building once home to Dr. Marie Gear’s medical practice in Teeswater.
South Bruce council receives crash course in development charges
Councillors received a crash course in development charges (DCs) – what they can be used for, and the process on implementing them in South Bruce – on July 11.
IN PHOTOS: 2023 South Western Ontario Sharks Swim Meet in Listowel
The Listowel Kinsmen Pool played host to a South Western Ontario Sharks Swim League meet on Saturday, July 15. Minor swim teams from throughout the area took part.
Ironmen defenseman Turner McKenzie killed in July 15 crash
The Provincial Junior Hockey League community continues to mourn the tragic passing of one of its own this week, after standout Wingham Ironmen defenseman Turner McKenzie was killed in a single-vehicle collision on July 15.
Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance doing what it can to limit ER closures
On July 5, during a notice sent out by the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) for an upcoming emergency department closure, Karl Ellis, president and CEO of LWHA, added to the regular notice with current measures the alliance is taking to attempt to mitigate the frequency of the closures.
ATV drivers charged with impaired on G2G trail
Two ATV operators have been charged with impaired driving after police say they failed a screening test on the G2G trail during the May long weekend.
