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Will Closing Blyth Public School Increase Wingham Taxes?

As North Huron Council’s reputation lays tarnished by the abusiveacts of Deputy Mayor David Riach, one Councillor continues to riseabove the low bar set by his fellow Councillors.  CouncillorBrock Vodden has been trying to save the public school in his wardof Blyth.  As it currently stands, the Blyth public school willbe closed, and the new […]

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North Huron Political Crisis: Deputy Mayor David Riach Does Not Resign – Volunteers For Several Hours Of Community Service Instead

At last night’s council meeting, Councillor Brock Vodden continued his fight to get a secretary for the Blyth Community Centre Board. Councillor Vodden read a statement that outlined the reason for the request, and mentioned the vast number of organizations that use the community centre. This motion was seconded for discussion purposes. Deputy David Riach […]

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The Public Has Lost Confidence In Reeve Neil Vincent

Under the “leadership” of Reeve Neil Vincent, Democracy has failed in North Huron.Councillors continue to vote they way they want, and not the way their constituents demand. This was painfully obvious at the last council meeting when Brock Vodden voted against a donation for Auburn’s playground equipment, out of pure spite. Vodden made it clear […]

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Has Wingham Finally Hit Rock Bottom?

For decades, Councils have run our town into the ground by their inaction, lack of leadership and forethought. We have lost many businesses, services and even infrastructure; among them are: Arcade, Bakery, Barber Shop, Baseball diamond, Beer u-brew, Bingo, Bowling Lanes, Cameron wholesalers, Canadian Tire, Carter’s waste disposal, Curves, Dance-Techniques, Door factory, Driver’s Testing, Dry […]

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Council To Sell Revenue Producing Trailer Park Without Public Consultation

At the August 2nd Council meeting, Council declared the town owned Trailer Park surplus and agreed they should take the appropriate steps to sell the property. WFP is unaware of any public consultation/input before Council made the decision to sell Wingham’s only tourist attraction, which brings in 20-50 families per season into our town. These […]

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North Huron Municipal Election Results

Reeve Neil Vincent – acclaimed – incumbent Wingham Ward Alma Conn – 446 Votes – Elected Bernie Bailey – 445 Votes – Elected Archie MacGowan – 424 Votes – Defeated Blyth Ward Brock Vodden – 212 – Reelected David Riach – 194 – Elected Bill Knott – 137 East Wawanosh Ward Ray Hallahan – 337 […]

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North Huron All Candidates Meeting

There is an all Candidates Meeting on Wednesday October 13, 7 PM at the Town Hall Heritage Theatre. Everyone is welcome. Come out and see the candidates and ask where they stand on issues that are important to you. The list of Candidates is as follows: Wingham Ward: (Two to be elected) Archie MacGowan, Alma […]

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Municipal Election Candidates – 2010 North Huron Municipal Election

The deadline for nominations for our municipal election has passed. Since the number of nominations has surpassed the positions available, there will be a municipal election on October 25. Neil Vincent has been acclaimed as Reeve, and Colleen Schenk has been acclaimed as School Board Trustee. The list of Candidates is as follows: Wingham Ward: […]

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Unelected councillor” archie macgowan calls WFP A Cancer On The Community”

Just when you thought no councillor could stoop lower than BrockVodden when dealing with the Public, archie macgowan lowers the bareven further, and blurts out that Wingham Free Press is a cancer onthe community”.  Unelected “councillor” macgowan did thisduring a council meeting

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WFP Vows To Protect User’s Anonymity In Face Of Latest Town Hall Attack

Rumours are again circulating about Town Hall (in particular, BrockVodden), trying to shutdown and expose those that post on WFP.  Wingham Free Press will not disclose any information regardinganyone that uses our site(s).   Those behind Wingham FreePress are staunch supporters of Free Speech, and any attempt torestrict, hinder or discourage such speech, will be deemed […]