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Wingham

Northern Huron Connection Centre

58 Walkers|15 Teams|22 Volunteers

The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly fundraising walk in support of local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness... because it’s cold out there. Join us on February 28, 2026 - across the country, close to home!

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About Northern Huron Connection Centre

United Way Perth-Huron's Northern Huron and Area Community Committee invites you to walk with them to end chronic homelessness.

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Support the Northern Huron Connection Centre


Your participation helps sustain this welcoming space that provides essential services—light meals, showers, washroom facilities, and laundry—along with support through partnerships with local social service agencies.


Let's bring hope and stability to those who need it most. Walk with us and be part of the solution.

Wingham Scoreboard

Are you thrashing the competition (for a good cause)? Find out here! Stats are updated every 15 minutes. See how you stack up on the national scoreboard >

Teams
Walkers

#

Team Name

Captain

Members

Raised

1

The Wingham Walkers

Gary Lisle

12

5,280.00

2

Lucknow Community Church Team

Dionne Smith

2

2,884.95

3

Sacred Heart Wingham CWL Team

Marg Sande

6

2,740.00

4

Blyth Lions

Karin Archer

7

1,880.00

5

Libro Wingham Polar Pacers

Jordan Nairn

6

1,480.00

6

The Haven

Brittany Cartwright

3

1,336.00

7

Madill Mustangs

Katie Wilson

3

1,025.00

8

Team Cowbell

Natasha Fritzley

1

1,000.00

9

Koonella's Crew

Lisa Harper

3

675.00

10

Sacred Heart School, Wingham

Francine Long

6

500.00

11

Northern Huron Connection Centre

Northern Huron Connection Centre

1

500.00

12

Blyth United Church

Alex Jebson

1

455.00

13

The Blizzard Lizards

Karlene Zurbrigg

3

420.00

14

Blyth Festival

Nathanya Field

1

350.00

15

Listowel Wingham Hospital Alliance

Nikki Lobsinger

1

50.00

#

Name

Team Name

Donors

Raised

1

Gary Lisle

The Wingham Walkers

17

2,745.00

2

Dionne Smith

Lucknow Community Church Team

27

2,159.95

3

Brittany Cartwright

The Haven

27

1,041.00

4

Kathy Gibson

The Wingham Walkers

13

700.00

5

Marg Sande

Sacred Heart Wingham CWL Team

14

690.00

6

Lorraine Reinhardt

Sacred Heart Wingham CWL Team

13

615.00

7

Jeannette King

The Wingham Walkers

13

600.00

8

Natasha Fritzley

Team Cowbell

1

500.00

9

Jordan Nairn

Libro Wingham Polar Pacers

1

500.00

10

Lorissa Goll

Libro Wingham Polar Pacers

12

500.00

11

Kathy Waechter

Sacred Heart Wingham CWL Team

8

490.00

12

Vanessa Reinhardt

Sacred Heart Wingham CWL Team

15

475.00

13

Karin Archer

Blyth Lions

9

470.00

14

Alex Jebson

Blyth United Church

11

455.00

15

Donald M Stewart

Blyth Lions

7

445.00

16

Amanda Martyn

Libro Wingham Polar Pacers

3

400.00

17

Lisa Jackson

Madill Mustangs

5

375.00

18

Katie Wilson

Madill Mustangs

3

350.00

19

Patricia Barnes

The Wingham Walkers

5

325.00

20

John and Ruth Uyl

The Wingham Walkers

1

300.00

21

Julie Fetter

Lucknow Community Church Team

6

250.00

22

Tharon Riley

The Wingham Walkers

1

250.00

23

Kristina McDonald

Sacred Heart Wingham CWL Team

4

245.00

24

Linda Smits

Koonella's Crew

5

225.00

25

Karen Cowan

The Haven

9

225.00

26

Northern Huron Connection Centre

Northern Huron Connection Centre

2

200.00

27

Dana Mulholland

The Blizzard Lizards

1

200.00

28

Sarah Blake

Sacred Heart School, Wingham

2

200.00

29

John W Stewart

Blyth Lions

7

170.00

30

Sophia-Marie Carew

Sacred Heart School, Wingham

2

150.00

31

Lisa Harper

Koonella's Crew

2

150.00

32

Sarah Bussey

Koonella's Crew

4

150.00

33

Ryan Lee

Blyth Lions

2

150.00

34

Chris Moore

Madill Mustangs

1

150.00

35

Kathy Abell

Blyth Lions

3

140.00

36

Karlene Zurbrigg

The Blizzard Lizards

3

120.00

37

Carol Bowyer

The Wingham Walkers

2

100.00

38

Carmen Hamilton

The Blizzard Lizards

1

100.00

39

Candice Abell-Rinn

Blyth Lions

3

80.00

40

Nathanya Field

Blyth Festival

1

50.00

41

Francine Long

Sacred Heart School, Wingham

1

50.00

42

annette good

Sacred Heart Wingham CWL Team

1

50.00

43

Joanne PETERSON

The Wingham Walkers

1

40.00

44

Evy Verschaeve

Blyth Lions

1

25.00

45

Sky Vanden Berg

The Haven

2

20.00

46

John Uyl

The Wingham Walkers

47

Grace Carmichael

Sacred Heart School, Wingham

48

Bekki Schlosser

Sacred Heart School, Wingham

49

Jenna Hopper

50

Bob Raper

The Wingham Walkers

51

Elaina Schnurr

52

Heather Armstrong

Sacred Heart School, Wingham

53

Nikki Lobsinger

Listowel Wingham Hospital Alliance

54

Angela Taylor

Libro Wingham Polar Pacers

55

Kaitlyn Knight

Libro Wingham Polar Pacers

56

Joanne Taylor

Libro Wingham Polar Pacers

Top Challengers

Got a big-hearted business, workplace, group, church, or community? Step up and join the Challenge to compete for your local pride in support of CNOY. Check the National Challengeboard to see more!

Event Day Details

Save the date - CNOY Day is February 28, 2026!

Start/Finish Google Map

Maitland River Community Church

414 Josephine Street

Wingham, ON

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The walk will start and finish at the Maitlaind River Community Church in Wingham.

Schedule

  • 4:00 pm: Meet Check-in
  • 4:45 pm: Muster Gather for Opening Remarks
  • 5:00 pm: Move Send-off
  • 6:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
  • 7:00 pm: Mosey Thank You! See you in 2027!

Not able to join us in person at the Main Event? We hope you'll register, fundraise and walk offsite with friends and family.

Route Details

  • Route Distances: Check out the maps below to see where we will be walking.
  • Rest stop: Keep an eye out for opportunities to rest and refresh with yummy snacks along the route.
  • Signage: Routes will be well-signed with our bold blue CNOY signs.
  • Route Support: Route marshals, rest stop hosts, and support vehicle drivers provide support along the route.
  • Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
  • No Pets: We love our little furballs like you do, but pets are not permitted at the Coldest Night of the Year except for approved and trained service animals. Read more about our pet policy >

Check-In

  • All walkers participating at the Main Event on Saturday, February 28, 2026 must check-in upon arrival.
  • Toques! Fundraising walkers who raise $150+ (or $75+ for those under 18) will receive a CNOY toque as a thank you on event day, while supplies last.
  • Offsite fundraising walkers can contact their local event director to arrange toque pickup the week of the event.

Have questions? Visit the FAQ section!

Handling Money

  • Credit Card: The Best Option! Simple, secure, automatically tax receipted for gifts of $20+. Visit the Donate page, share your personal page link, or have your donor call the CNOY Head Office.
  • Cheques: The Old Faithful - made out to Coldest Night of the Year with your name on the Memo line. Mail them to CNOY Head Office along with your completed pledge form.
  • Cash: You have 2 options:
  • 1. Login to FundHub, click “Enter $$ and Cheques,” create pledges for your cash donations, pay them off with your personal credit card, and keep the cash. OR...
  • 2. Write a cheque (made out to “Coldest Night of the Year”) for the total amount of cash you’ve collected. Mail it to the CNOY Head Office with your completed pledge sheet.

Waivers

All participants must register online and accept the electronic waiver.

  • Adults accept the waiver automatically when they register online.
  • Youth/Children under the age of majority need a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.
  • An online form will be emailed to all parents/guardians before CNOY Day.
  • Waivers will also be available at check-in on CNOY Day.

What to Bring

A few common sense suggestions:

  • A cell phone for emergencies (recommended but not required)
  • Good waterproof shoes/boots for walking
  • Warm coat and mitts/gloves
  • Extra snacks if you have allergies or food sensitivities
  • Your own water bottle
  • A passion for the charity you're walking and fundraising for!

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Wingham Maps

Check out this year's CNOY route maps below:

2/5kmView + print!

One round is 2.5 kms, two rounds is 5 kms. There will be two rest stops - one at the Maitland River Elementary School, and one at the St. Paul's Trinity Anglican Church.

Contact Us


CNOY Wingham 2026

The CNOY Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email wingham@cnoy.org

Got questions about the Coldest Night of the Year?
info@cnoy.org | 1.877.743.3413