BROCKTON - Brockton Council passed two motions and withdrew a third, during the “business arising from the minutes of previous meetings” segment of the Dec. 10 council meeting.
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Postal workers ordered back on the job
OTTAWA - It’s time to shovel out the mail box – the Industrial Relations Board has ordered postal workers back to work, as of Tuesday, Dec. 17.
Ontario to mobilize new volunteer corps for emergencies
TORONTO - Ontario has a new umbrella organization to coordinate volunteer emergency response province wide.
Results of the DGR referendum
South Bruce Council received results of the DGR referendum at a special meeting on Nov. 12. Mayor…
“Field of Dreams” auction raises $120,000 towards Fisher Family Care Centre
The Listowel Agricultural Society presented a cheque for $120,000 toward Listowel doctor…
Christine’s Christmas House – sparking holiday spirit and cheer
HOWICK – There’s a special kind of Christmas happening just outside of Wingham at Christine’s…
Retirements lead to closing of Newry Vet Clinic after over 40 years of community service
NORTH PERTH – With the recent news of Newry Veterinary Service closing and the retirement of its…
Turnbacks – Wingham Advance Times Dec. 12., 2024
FIFTY YEARS AGO 1974 – With the recent change in the ownership of the Turnberry Tavern, just east…
Wingham Legion Breakfast with Santa
The Wingham Legion hosted a Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, with the Ladies Auxiliary Bakesale…
Tow operator injured in hit and run; driver later arrested
A tow operator was injured on Dec. 4 after being struck by a vehicle that failed to remain at the scene in the Municipality of South Huron. A London resident was later arrested and charged with several offences.
Safety tips for the holidays
As appealing as they are, holiday decorations, as well as certain gifts, can pose a risk and cause injuries.
Howick Township seeing an increase in suspected dumped animals
Scrolling through the “What’s Up Listowel” page on Facebook on Nov. 8, many community members came across a post re-shared of two dogs dumped in a ditch on Malcolm Line between Orange Hill road and Salem Road in Howick Township, along with a bag of garbage.
Ironmen down Hawks, Flyers
The Wingham Ironman had a successful weekend, defeating both the Mitchell Hawks and Goderich Flyers in back-to-back games.
Regional unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% in November
In November, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region further decreased by 0.6 percentage points to 3.2%.
Lynn Hoy Enterprises’ Giving Tuesday Big Match raises $43,165 for hospital
The Wingham and District Hospital Foundation partnered with Lynn Hoy Enterprises to kick off the giving season on Giving Tuesday – Dec. 3, 2024.
