Wingham Free Press
(Wingham, North Huron) North Huron council is now holding meetings in person as required by law. To date, no lawful justification or authority has been cited for the suspension of Democracy since February 19th by current CAO Nelson Santos. During this time, North Huron decided to sell off the museum building without any public consultation, […]
(Wingham, North Huron) After months of controversy, public debate, virtual meetings, and growing frustration from residents, North Huron Council is scheduled to return to an in-person council meeting on June 1st. Many citizens are calling it one of the most important municipal meetings in recent memory. Attendance is expected to be exceptionally high as residents […]
(Wingham, North Huron) Parents across the region are demanding that the Avon Maitland District School Board finally abandon outdated “zero tolerance” thinking that many say punishes victims while bullies continue unchecked. Numerous parents have come forward alleging that students at F.E. Madill Secondary School and other area schools are punished when they finally defend themselves […]
(Wingham, North Huron) Public outrage continues after the Ontario Provincial Police confirmed no charges are currently being laid in the horrific incident involving a student severely burned at F.E. Madill Secondary School. Community members are asking how an investigation can be considered complete while the victim reportedly remains unable to fully speak for himself. Critics […]
(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 […]