As the community prepares for Christmas and New Year’s, Mayor Chris Peabody looks back on 2022, and ahead to 2023.
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Arra updates board on COVID-19, opioid crisis
Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health, updated the board of directors at the Dec. 16 meeting, on two epidemics – one COVID-19, and the opioid crisis.
Bruce County councillors comment on Bill 23
The county’s director of planning and development, Claire Dodds, presented a summary of Bill 23, the province’s More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022.
State of emergency to remain in place on Saugeen until overdose rates stabilize
The Ogimaa (Chief) of Saugeen, Conrad Ritchie, updated community members on Dec. 16 regarding the recent declaration putting the small community into a state of emergency.
Heffer: Bill 23 won’t impact M-T ‘as much as some others’
Council received a brief overview of Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act, at its Dec. 6 meeting.
Wingham Ironmen U15LL squad tops Predators 7-2
The Wingham U15 LL squad was in a goal-scoring mood on Friday, Dec. 16 at the Perth East Recreation Complex in Milverton, routing the Central Perth Predators, 7-2.
Ironmen blank Hawks, fall to Pats in weekend tilts
The Wingham Junior Ironmen continue to play at a high level as the 2022 portion of their schedule draws to a close, earning a win and a loss last weekend against the two opponents they’re chasing in the PJHL North Pollock Division standings.
Stephens: Conservation authorities ‘need to be at the table’ in changes to planning, development regulations
Bill 23 has been discussed extensively at local municipal council meetings and at the county level. The long-term effect at this point is largely unknown. However, its impact on the province’s conservation authorities promises to be profound.
Wingham Salvation Army hosts annual Breakfast with Santa
Santa Claus stopped by the Wingham Salvation Army for breakfast on Saturday, Dec. 17.
United Way Perth-Huron marks campaign milestone
United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is proud to announce the organization has achieved 50 per cent of its 2022-23 campaign mark, with a total of $1,184,389 raised so far toward the overall goal of $2,289,671.
Scavenger hunt at Wingham library
Scarlett Montgomery, 6, was having great fun at the Alice Munro Library on Dec. 16, participating in a Christmas Scavenger Hunt. The event is part of the library’s drop-in events scheduled throughout the month.
Singh family gives back to the community with giveaway at Wingham library
Gurpreet and Harpreet Singh wanted to give back to the community that has warmly embraced them since they moved to Wingham and purchased the Circle K convenience store on Josephine Street.
Thanks for reading
I have been receiving some nice compliments recently regarding my stories in the Wingham Advance Times and the Listowel Banner.
Where has Christmas gone?
A space alien visiting Earth this time of year would probably be wondering what happened to the celebration pictured on those Currier and Ives greeting cards.
