South Bruce Council has approved a motion to proceed with the fall planting as part of the revegetation project on Otter Creek in Mildmay.
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Vance Fund open for applications from Wingham residents until Sept. 30
The Leland and Thora Vance Fund, held at Waterloo Region Community Foundation (WRCF), is open for applications and will close on September 30, at 9 a.m.
Township seeking scrutineers for DGR referendum
Council here has put forth a call for scrutineers for the Oct. 21 referendum on willing host status for the deep geological repository (DGR).
Changes coming to staffing at South Bruce fire stations
Council here received a report on fire department updates with changes in staff at the Teeswater Fire Station, and the Municipality of South Bruce, as well as approved funding through the Fire Protection Grant.
Half-century celebrations abound
Fifty-year milestones are understandably rare for community organizations, but there are several coming up in our area within the next couple of weeks.
We need both supervised consumption sites and addiction treatment hubs
The provincial government’s plan to move supervised drug consumption sites from school zones looks good at first glance.
Turnbacks – Wingham Advance Times August 28, 2024
Turnbacks - Wingham Advance Times August 28, 2024
HuronTel supports gives $75,000 to Wingham Hospital CT Scanner Campaign
Huron Telecommunications (HuronTel) has joined the ever-expanding group of supporters dedicated to bringing a new CT Scanner to the Wingham & District Hospital with a $75,000 pledge to the project.
Hutton Heights Community Church held third annual Vacation Bible School Day Camp, Aug. 6 to 9.
Children ages 4-12 were able to participate in games, crafts, songs, bible lessons, snacks, all related to the “Scuba” theme.
Wingham & District Hospital Foundation expands funding goal for Caring Together Campaign
The Wingham & District Hospital Foundation’s Caring Together campaign set out in early 2024 with a goal of raising $2,500,000 to fund a CT Scanner and the associated renovations.
Avon Maitland school board welcomes new superintendent
The Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) is welcoming Riley Culhane as he assumes the position of superintendent of education to fill the role of April Smith who is leaving at the end of August.
North Huron’s new Fire Chief is a familiar face in town
The newest Director of Fire and Emergency Management, also known as Fire Chief, is one of Wingham’s own and a very familiar face to the townsfolk in North Huron.
Serious, three-vehicle collision in Fordwich; attempted murder in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh
A serious three-vehicle collision closed Fordwich Line at Perth Road 178 in the Township of Howick on Aug. 20.
Howick Township looking for public interest in 170th homecoming celebration
Council here held a delegation at its most recent meeting the evening of Aug. 13 to discuss Howick’s 170th homecoming.
The Wingham Falcons hosted their third Cricket Tournament in North Huron
Organizers said this tournament was the best attended event to date.
