With the crisp winter air likely nipping at the cheeks of the townsfolk a century ago, Stratford held two Christmas markets in December of 1924.
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Saugeen Municipal Airport Commission presents 2025 budget to Brockton council
BROCKTON - Dave Hocking, chair of the Saugeen Municipal Airport Commission (SMAC) and Hanover councillor (and Brockton resident), and Tim Olds, airport manager (and Elmwood deputy fire chief) attended the Dec. 10 meeting of Brockton council to present the 2025 SMA budget.
Brockton council passes motions on carbon tax, CANDU reactors
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.
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.
