Wingham Free Press
(Wingham, North Huron) — At some point, negligence stops being ignorance and becomes a choice. That moment has arrived for North Huron Fire Chief, Chief By-law Enforcement Officer, and Public Safety Officer Chad Kregar. Last week, Kregar was directly informed—face to face—of active pedestrian hazards created by snow and ice left on municipal sidewalks, including […]
(Wingham, North Huron) — A disturbance occurred during last night’s North Huron council meeting involving two individuals who claimed to be members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). The individuals were dressed in plain clothes and declined to produce police identification, photo ID, or business cards when requested, stating that they did not have them […]
(Wingham, North Huron) A senior citizen is dead — and North Huron still refuses to answer the simplest question: why are its sidewalks treated as snow dumps instead of lifesaving pedestrian infrastructure? Last winter, an elderly resident slipped on an unmaintained North Huron sidewalk, shattered a hip, and never recovered. Months later, he died — […]
(Wingham, North Huron) On October 10, 2024, Paul Heffer, Reeve of Municipality of North Huron, made a clear promise: municipal crews would stop dumping snow onto the sidewalks, including around Wingham’s cenotaph. It was a simple commitment. A fraction of a second to divert a snow chute. A bare minimum of respect for the men […]
(Wingham, North Huron) North Huron councillors and residents were not allowed any input or scrutiny in the 2026 budget. Taxes ares going up 3.89%, and expected to soar in 2027. According to documents, Paul Heffer is exercising “Strong Mayor” powers to ram his budget through. Click Here for a link to today’s meeting 🔥 TOP-LINE […]
(NORTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Waubaushene, Ontario resident with a criminal driving offence following a traffic stop in the Township of North Huron on November 21, 2025. Just after 11:00 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2025, Huron County OPP officers were checking driver sobriety at a Reduce Impaired […]
(NORTH HURON, ON) — The Township of North Huron has now been formally placed on written notice over ongoing sidewalk obstructions, alleged interference with by-law enforcement, and growing public safety concerns linked to winter snow-clearing operations. A detailed letter was sent this week to the Township Clerk, Chief Administrative Officer, Reeve, and members of Council […]
(Wingham, North Huron) On Saturday, shortly before the Wingham Christmas Parade, a local business owner engaged in highly concerning and aggressive behaviour in downtown Wingham. Witnesses report that the man was intentionally shoveling snow against a neighbor’s business doorway, completely blocking the door. When confronted about the dangerous and unlawful act (which could have prevented […]
(KINCARDINE, ON) – On November 20, 2025, at approximately 5:07 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint regarding a vehicle going into oncoming traffic while travelling northbound on Highway 21 towards Kincardine. The caller was able to keep observation of the vehicle until officers were able to locate it and […]
(Wingham, North Huron) Residents across North Huron are being urged to pack the council chambers Monday night as anger mounts over looming service changes, property-tax pressure, and a growing list of unanswered questions at Town Hall. The Corporation of North Huron is reviewing changes to garbage and recycling pickup, including potential reductions. Details remain unclear, […]