Wingham Free Press
(Wingham, North Huron) — North Huron Council is poised to consider a recommendation that would prohibit an entire category of public events from taking place on Township-owned property. A report on the July 6 Council agenda recommends that Council prohibit the permitting of “Bring Your Own” outdoor public events on municipal property. If approved, staff […]
(Wingham, North Huron) A week ago, members of the public noticed that the entrance memorial at the soccer fields—honouring the Fallen of the World Wars—was missing. Seniors and some Legion members expressed outrage and disgust that the memorial had been removed or stolen. Those seeking answers are advised to contact North Huron CAO Nelson Santos […]
(Wingham, North Huron) A disgraced and current Reeve/Mayor of North Huron, Paul Heffer has announced he will not be running for Reeve/Mayor in the upcoming election. Many believe Paul Heffer crossed the line when he accosted a woman in the public gallery on 02Feb2026. Self proclaimed coward Paul Heffer had the police remove all the […]
(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) — 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 […]
(Wingham, North Huron, ON) North Huron council continues to hold illegal virtual meetings. At the last meeting, council rammed through selling off the Museum building before the lame duck session starts. Wingham residents were not consulted, and were threatened with arrest if they asked a question. Blyth and East-Wawanosh councillors are forcing this decision on […]
(CLINTON, ON) – The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate following an arrest by members of the Huron County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Clinton. On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at approximately 1:30 a.m., an individual in custody on outstanding warrants went into medical distress and required medical assistance. The […]
(NORTH HURON, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following an incident in the Town of Wingham, Township of North Huron. On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Huron OPP officers were contacted about an assault that occurred at an address on Frances Street in Wingham. One person was transported by ambulance […]
(Wingham, North Huron, ON) — Three minutes before the February 17 North Huron council meeting, something unusual happened inside chambers: the people stood. As O Canada began to play, members of the public and press gallery rose to their feet and sang along — not perfectly, but proudly. Council didn’t move. Not one member stood. […]