There are a lot of great proverbs, idioms, sayings and other cliches out there about tools. Great examples include “Measure twice and cut once,” “A [poor/bad] workman blames his tools,” and, as Canadians, we can’t forget Steve Smith’s (aka Red Green’s) “Any tool can be the right tool.”
Wingham
Huron County Council gives no direction regarding contested roundabout
Huron County Council received a report regarding the contested intersection of County Road 83 and Airport Line, which was originally slated to be re-engineered as a roundabout, but council voted to remove the project from the 2026 budget.
CIP grant will enhance accessibility
A new Wingham business, Life on a Footstool, was awarded a Community Improvement Program (CIP) grant by North Huron Council for $2,168.55 to help improve the façade and upgrade accessibility access.
Speaker shares how Amish keep food cold year-round with pond ice
During the Wingham and Area Historical Society’s first meeting of the year, Brent Bowyer described how one Amish family turns a small farm pond into their year-long refrigeration system each winter.
Howick resident charged in Mapleton Break and Enter
On Feb. 26, at approximately 4:30 a.m., members of the Wellington County OPP responded to the report of a break and enter at a residence within Mapleton Township. The suspect fled the residence prior to police arrival and was subsequently arrested on March 7, at approximately 6 p.m.
Madill students join protest against OSAP changes
On March 12, students at F. E. Madill joined other high schools across the region who participated in a province-wide walkout to protest changes to the Ontario Student Loan Program (OSAP) that they say will make post-secondary education unaffordable for many who already struggle to pay for school.
Local conservation voices squeezed out: MVCA chair
Rural representatives say they feel that they’re being pushed to the sidelines of Ontario’s conservation system.
Howick defers decision on approving proposed housekeeping zoning bylaw
Council here has decided not to second a motion brought to them at their March 10 meeting, asking to approve the proposed housekeeping zoning bylaw amendment and pass the corresponding bylaw.
Skating with the Stars in Wingham
Wingham Skating Club’s year-end showcase captured on camera.
Fordwich men’s slow pitch tournament returning
HOWICK - The Fordwich Community Parks Association will be holding its annual Men’s Slow Pitch Tournament on May 22 to 24, 2026.
