Wingham Free Press
(Wingham, North Huron) Democracy in Canada does not belong to a CAO. It does not belong to a clerk, a police officer, or a politician. Council chambers are supposed to be a sacred democratic space where the public can observe, question, criticize, and hold elected officials accountable. That right does not disappear because a municipal […]
(Wingham, North Huron) Citizens and some authorities are calling for a lockdown and closure of F.E. Madill High School in Wingham over fears of history repeating itself. Every school child knows the story of the Black Donnellys. On Feb. 4, 1880, members of the Lucan community rose up against those they believed were terrorizing the […]
(Wingham, North Huron) Anger and heartbreak continue to spread across Wingham after police confirmed no charges are currently being laid in the case of a student who suffered catastrophic burns at F.E. Madill Secondary School. The victim, identified publicly by supporters as Jayden, remains unable to speak for himself while recovering from devastating injuries. Community […]
(Wingham, North Huron) Recently, one of our community’s children was doused with an accelerant and set on fire. He now remains in a medically induced coma while doctors treat the severe burns covering roughly 40% of his body. To make matters worse, some of those involved — and others surrounding the situation — have reportedly […]
(Wingham, North Huron) A North Huron staff member has come forward with explosive allegations, claiming intentional rights violations and the secret recording of members of the public without their consent or knowledge. North Huron staff members have also reportedly expressed concerns for their safety after Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer allegedly assaulted a member of the […]
(Wingham, North Huron) — A media firestorm is brewing as North Huron faces mounting pressure to abandon its illegal virtual council meetings and return to in-person governance, as directed by the Ontario Ombudsman. Cameras are coming. Questions are coming. Accountability is coming.And council knows it. In a stunning reversal, North Huron has already backed down […]
Bullies & Bystanders Could Face 10–14 Years — Possibly Life If Victim Dies (Wingham, North Huron) — A student is fighting for his life after being set on fire inside a school, suffering burns to roughly 40% of his body, undergoing multiple surgeries, and now lying in a coma with possible permanent blindness. This was […]
Case #: 26-44619Investigation underway after pellet gun fired at residence The Windsor Police Service is investigating after a residence was struck by gunfire believed to have been from a pellet gun. Shortly after 9 p.m., on April 27, 2026, officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 1500 block of Goyeau Street. […]
Impaired Operation A 69 year old St. Thomas man has been arrested. On Monday evening, a concerned citizen called police to report a possible impaired driver. A description of the vehicle and its driver were provided to police. The vehicle was located and a traffic stop was initiated. While speaking with the driver, officers were […]
Location: KitchenerOccurrence #: WA26059920 On April 24, 2026, at approximately 8:25 p.m., officers with the Waterloo Regional Police Service responded to a report of a disturbance in the area of Ottawa Street South and Strasburg Road in Kitchener. The incident involved multiple youths who were reported to be in possession of pepper spray. As a […]