The Inspiring Our Future capital campaign has successfully achieved and surpassed its $2 million fundraising goal, wrapping up the campaign with over $2.4 million.
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2022 Wingham Advance Times Year in Review – Part 2
There was plenty that made headlines over the last 12 months, as the Wingham Advance Times looks back on the year that was in a two-part segment. Part 2 features the months of July to December...
Hefty price tag for upgrades to Wingham patrol yard
Upgrades for the public works department patrol yard on London Road in Wingham are needed. And the price tag is a hefty one that will likely go up with the current cost for construction materials and labour, according to Huron County Engineer Steve Lund.
Huron County CAO recognized by peers in global publication
Huron County CAO Meaghan Wark has been recognized in a global publication titled 2022 Global Government Innovators, an e-book released on Dec. 9, 2022.
‘Excited to be back’
Kent Readman grew up in Wingham, and after eight years away, he has returned home.
Under the ‘B’
Erin, Jordyn and Logan Stewart join in the fun playing Christmas Bingo at the Alice Munro Library on Dec. 30. Bingo was one of several December Fun events held at the library throughout the month. (Below) Sandra Murphy brought her kids, Harrison McGee, 4, and Gillian McGee, 8, to play.
Eluding the forecheck
The U13 Listowel Rep B squad clashed with the Walkerton Capitals on Dec. 20 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex prior to the holiday break. Walkerton took a 5-2 decision over the Cyclones. Pictured: Listowel defenseman Tyse Hayter eludes a Walkerton forecheck.
Ironmen resume campaign versus Flyers
The Wingham Ironmen resume their season on Friday night, when they help kick off the 2023 PJHL schedule with a game against the Goderich Flyers at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex.
Junior Cyclones resume season this Friday night
The Listowel Junior Cyclones get back to work this coming Friday night, Jan. 6, when they host the Cambridge Redhawks in the first tilt of a home-and-home set to help kick off the 2023 GOJHL schedule.
Palmerston residents receive Queen’s Platinum Jubilee pins
Perth-Wellington MP John Nater, left, recently presented three Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum volunteers with Queen’s Platinum Jubilee pins in recognition of their work. Volunteers Bob McEachern, Susan Welsh and Diane Gilbertson received their pins at the museum on Dec. 22. Volunteers Wayne Mart
Trapped in paradise
Christmas looked a little different this year for me. I traded in the snow-covered fields of southwestern Ontario, the holiday lights on my quiet street and the hustle and bustle of last-minute Christmas shopping for the sandy beaches of paradise, also known as Mazatlán, Mexico.
1933 J.J. Crosier and Company ‘fire sale’
On Dec. 29, 1932 at 7 a.m., a man passing by J.J. Crosier and Company Limited heard a large bang. A few minutes later, smoke began pouring out from the front door of the Stratford-based dry goods and clothing store.
Tchotchkes
What is that word in the headline? Did he sneeze when he started writing this column? No, dear reader, I didn’t sneeze. The word is ‘tchotchke,’ a term my wife’s family uses for trinkets or knick-knacks. My wife’s grandpa, affectionately known by all in the family as ‘Papa,’ has a collection of tch
Humanity, conscience and ownership
Friends, About this time last year, my keys went missing from my office. It was a hectic day at The Village, as the community was getting set to close down for the holidays. But for people in crisis or struggling, those painfully human aspects of life, holiday shutdowns can make for dark days.
