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Frosty Queen reviving Cruise Night in downtown Wingham

Cory Bilyea August 10, 2022Business, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The sights and sounds of classic cars will once again fill downtown Wingham after many years of silence, with the return of the annual Frosty Queen Cruise Night.

IN PHOTOS: Castings Public House hosts parking lot party in Wingham

Dan McNee August 10, 2022Business, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Castings Public House was a hotbed of activity on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 6, as the local eatery/pub hosted a parking lot party in conjunction with Wingham’s weekend Sidewalk Sales.

North Huron rec department revises ice rink policy

Cory Bilyea August 10, 2022Local News, News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Vicki Luttenberger, North Huron’s director of community services, brought a revised ice rink policy before North Huron council, as requested, at its Aug. 8 meeting regarding the North Huron Ice In/Ice Out Policy.

North Huron signs lease agreement for new council chambers

Cory Bilyea August 10, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Council chambers has a new home and will move out of the Wingham Town Hall Theatre.

Surplus land sale will see $4M in North Huron’s coffers

Cory Bilyea August 10, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The vacant agricultural land and woodlot next to the Wingham/Richard W. LeVan Airport has been sold for $4.2 million.

Bridge Learning Centre opening in September

Submitted August 10, 2022Business, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Bridge Learning Centre will open in September. The new business will be located in the former Walker House on McNab Street. Julie Mackenzie, owner of the Bridge Learning Centre, recently met with Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody (right) and Mike Dupuis (left), member of the Economic Development Comm

Region’s unemployment rate jumps to 4.3 per cent in July

Submitted August 10, 2022Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

In July, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by 0.3 percentage points to 4.3 per cent, now tied for the third lowest in Ontario with the Kingston-Pembroke region.

Humboldt Broncos speaker Kaleb Dahlgren to bring inspirational message of resilience

Submitted August 10, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

From a young age, Kaleb Dahlgren had no choice but to be resilient.

PJHL Pollock Division expanding to eight teams

Paige Peacock August 10, 2022Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Junior ‘C’ hockey is being revived in Centre Wellington under a new name and logo.

What’s in a name?

Mike Wilson August 10, 2022Columns

I found myself in a bit of a rabbit hole last Tuesday during the Major League Baseball trade deadline.

Bruce County asked to help sponsor 2023 Ontario Tankard/Scotties in Saugeen Shores

Pauline Kerr August 10, 2022Local News, News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

Doug Flowers, event chair for the 2023 Ontario Tankard/Scotties curling championship in Saugeen Shores, made a presentation to Bruce County council requesting sponsorship for this year’s event.

South Bruce recreation master plan states communities are over-serviced with facilities, volunteers are facing burn out

Kelsey Bent August 10, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Council got some insight into what the next 10 years might hold for their recreation department.

Study outlines opportunities, impacts the DGR could have on local industries

Kelsey Bent August 10, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The findings of the South Bruce Economic Development, Agriculture and Tourism study was presented at the Community Liaison Committee (CLC) meeting on Aug. 4 by Deloitte, the authors of the study.

Goderich Mayor John Grace has passed away

Cory Bilyea August 10, 2022News, Wingham Advance Times

John Grace, mayor of the Town of Goderich, has passed away.

Children’s safety village teaches key lesson – children’s safety: priceless!

Pauline Kerr August 10, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

Al Leach, vice-president of Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village, began his presentation at the Aug. 4 meeting of Bruce County council, with a question: “If you could make a difference in the life of a child – would you?”

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County capital budget to drain reserves down to $1 million

Thirty-three projects totalling $9.6 million were approved for tender in the 2026 Perth County capital budget. The next part of the budget, the draft operating budget, is slated to be presented at the Jan. 22 Perth County Council meeting. 

North Perth declares Intimate Partner Violence an epidemic

North Perth Council joined 107 other municipalities across the province in declaring Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) an epidemic, following West Perth in 2025, and Stratford in 2023. 

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Walkerton Rotary Club Lottery Draw winners

Winners of the Jan. 8 Walkerton Rotary Lottery Draw

Brockton’s first Mayor’s Budget comes in at increase of 2.64 per cent to levy

WALKERTON - Brockton council has successfully completed its first Mayor’s Budget, coming in with an increase to the municipal tax levy of roughly 2.64 per cent over last year.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Maitland Conservation adopts 2026 work plan

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members approved their 2026 work plan and budget despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from the province’s plan to amalgamate conservation authorities (CAs).

Memories of Wingham: John Congram remembers ‘Pleasure Avenue’

Though John Congram has not lived in Wingham for many years, he still vividly recalls his connection with the town so many years ago.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.

Columnists

Maitland Conservation adopts 2026 work plan

By Cory Bilyea

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members approved their 2026 work plan and budget despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from the province’s plan to amalgamate conservation authorities (CAs).

County capital budget to drain reserves down to $1 million

By Kelsey Bent

Thirty-three projects totalling $9.6 million were approved for tender in the 2026 Perth County capital budget. The next part of the budget, the draft operating budget, is slated to be presented at the Jan. 22 Perth County Council meeting. 

North Perth declares Intimate Partner Violence an epidemic

By Kelsey Bent

North Perth Council joined 107 other municipalities across the province in declaring Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) an epidemic, following West Perth in 2025, and Stratford in 2023. 

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