Perth County council agreed to expand the Listowel settlement area boundary for the purpose of developing additional residential housing at its Nov. 16 meeting, however members had comments about the density of the proposed development to the west of the town.
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Bruce County passes amended development charges bylaw
A made-in-Huron-Kinloss compromise has allowed Bruce County council to pass its development charges (DC) bylaw.
Lancers yet to find the win column
The Lucknow Lancers came as close to winning their first game of the Ontario Elite Hockey League season as they could, dropping a 6-5 decision in a shootout to the Georgian Bay Applekings on Sunday afternoon.
Ironmen pick up three points in weekend tilts
The Wingham Junior Ironmen snapped a five-game losing skid last weekend, while picking up three out of a possible four points in PJHL Pollock Division action.
Funding shortfall to affect Huron Perth Public Health programs, services in 2024
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) will be restructuring its programs and services effective January 2024 to address a challenging budget shortfall.
Wingham & Area Historical Society elects board of directors
The first annual general meeting of the Wingham & Area Historical Society was held at the Alice Munro Library in Wingham on Wednesday, Nov. 8.
Circle K named Business of the Year
Three Circle K locations owned by best friends Gurpreet Singh and Harpreet Singh captured the top award at the 2023 Spirit of Success Awards Gala, an annual business awards event hosted by the Huron Chamber of Commerce – Goderich, Central and North Huron last night.
Morris-Turnberry launches social media page
The Municipality of Morris-Turnberry is the latest to join the world of social media.
North Huron approves new strategic plan
North Huron council has approved the new 2024-2027 North Huron Strategic Plan.
Taking care of me can be difficult
If you have been reading my columns regularly in the Wingham Advance Times or my blog, you must be impressed by the attention that I get.
Home sales minimal in North Huron last month
Home sales activity in North Huron in October nearly crawled to a stop.
Heffer asks for review of donation, fee waiving policy
Reeve Paul Heffer has asked staff to bring forward a report reviewing the township’s donation and fee waiving policy.
Morris-Turnberry finds savings on two public works projects by doing work in-house
In a time of seemingly never-ending price increases and labour shortages, creativity can be one way to reduce costs.
Up To Here performs Tragically Hip hits at Wingham Town Hall Theatre
Up To Here, considered by many to be one of the best Tragically Hip tribute bands in Canada, performed for an energetic crowd at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre on Friday, Nov. 10. The theatre continues to be a busy spot, with the Downchild Blues Band taking the stage on Saturday, Nov. 18. Tickets for
Developer, township have differing interpretation of zoning bylaw
It appears the only thing Township of North Huron staff and a developer can agree on when it comes to a proposed affordable housing project in Wingham is that it is needed.
