The Wingham Community Garden and Orchard has broken its own record, according to garden volunteer Phil Beard, producing a whopping 1,969 lbs of fresh fruits and vegetables. It was noted that the orchard produced 480 lbs of fruit this year.
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Province increases Ontario Municipal Partnership Funding
Huron-Bruce MPP and Minister of Rural Affairs Lisa Thompson was handing out treats on Oct. 31, announcing that the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) would be increased by $50 million to a total of $600 million for next year.
Ironmen climb to fourth in North Pollock Division with weekend wins
The Wingham Ironmen have climbed to fourth in the seven-team North Pollock Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey League on the strength of two wins against the now-fifth-place Mitchell Hawks over the weekend.
Memories of Wingham: John Congram remembers public school in Wingham
Though John Congram has not lived in Wingham for many years, he still vividly recalls his connection with the town so many years ago.
U15A West Coast Whitecaps claim 2-1 victory over Southeast Surge
Midwestern Newspapers looks at minor hockey in the area over the past week.
Grade 4/5 class experiments with earthquake-proof bridges
Ms. Earl’s Grade 4/5 Class at Maitland River Elementary School, shown smiling and posing with their bridges, have been learning about earthquakes through the contraptions shown
$60,000 from Lucknow Kinsmen supports new bone density scanner at Wingham hospital
The Wingham & District Hospital Foundation recently announced a $60,000 donation from the Lucknow & District Kinsmen.
Lawn bowling clubhouse updated
Thanks to the Bruce County Community Grant, Teeswater Lawn Bowling Club was recently able to update its club house.
Province announces plan to consolidate conservation authorities
The Ontario Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks announced plans to create a provincial board-governed agency, the Ontario Provincial Conservation Agency, to provide leadership, governance, and strategic direction to conservation authorities (CAs).
North Huron approves RFP for SCADA upgrades to Wingham and Blyth water systems
North Huron Council approved a $287,900 contract with ACTEMIUM to upgrade the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems in the Wingham and Blyth water systems.
