Wingham Free Press
(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, […]
(GODERICH / NORTH HURON, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a North Huron resident with several criminal offences following a traffic stop in Goderich in the early morning hours of November 12, 2025. On November 12, 2025, just after 01:30 a.m., Huron OPP officers conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle […]
(Wingham, North Huron) A new analysis of Huron OPP fraud data reveals a staggering truth: North Huron residents are quietly being drained of nearly $10 million a year by scammers, with almost all cases going unreported. Between August 30 and October 31, 2025, the Huron OPP responded to nine fraud cases totalling $943,100 in confirmed […]
(HURON COUNTY, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to provide some up-to-date information pertaining to battery-powered scooters (e-scooters) as police are seeing a number of people, including children under the age of 16 years operating these in our communities. Two-wheeled electric scooters are becoming very popular, especially with the younger segment […]