Wingham Free Press
(Wingham, North Huron) It didn’t start with shouting.It didn’t start with anger.It started the way all real change starts — with one person asking a fair question. A citizen stood in a public building, at a public meeting, asking public officials to do something simple and decent: replace a tattered cenotaph flag and explain why […]
(Wingham, North Huron) It didn’t start with shouting.It didn’t start with anger.It started the way all real change starts — with one person asking a fair question. A citizen stood in a public building, at a public meeting, asking public officials to do something simple and decent: replace a tattered cenotaph flag and explain why […]
(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) — 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 […]
(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, […]
(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 […]