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Horticultural Society hosts Thanksgiving event

Cory Bilyea October 16, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - The Wingham and District Horticultural Society held a special Thanksgiving event prior to its October regular meeting.

Invisible Wounds a beacon of hope for rural first responders

Cory Bilyea October 16, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - In the face of personal adversity, Deborah MacDonald chose not to retreat into silence. Instead, she turned her battle with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) into a beacon of hope for the courageous first responders in rural Southwestern Ontario.

Coalition explores Bill 5 concerns through series

Cory Bilyea October 16, 2025Columns, Editorials, Independent Plus

Bill 5 (Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act) continues to raise concerns around issues of…

Packed house supports community meal program despite competition from Jays

Cory Bilyea October 16, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - Despite competing with a Toronto Blue Jays playoff game, over 100 community members packed the Wingham United Church last Sunday to support the Wingham Free Lunch program, run by seven local churches. They raised more than $1,000 through a benefit concert by the Chapelaires.

Practical jokes, a whistling musician and the ‘Vine Pullers’: Campbell Cork journies into Wingham’s past

Cory Bilyea October 16, 2025News, Pieces of the Past, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - The Wingham and Area Historical Society (WAHS) had a special visitor at its Oct. 1 meeting, bringing in local historian and author Campbell Cork to share some of his stories about the small rural town.

Request for Walt Disney family signage installation at Pioneer Conservation Area denied

Cory Bilyea October 9, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

A request from the Disney’s of Huron County Project Group to place a sign highlighting the Disney family’s connection to the area in Bluevale was denied after a lengthy discussion.

Maitland River Elementary School hosts Terry Fox Run

Cory Bilyea October 9, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

After a general assembly informing the children about Terry Fox and his legacy, the inspired runners made their way over to the track.

Diwali celebration set for Oct. 19

Cory Bilyea October 9, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron Seva Foundation, in partnership Huron County Immigration Partnership, recently announced their upcoming Diwali 2025 celebration, which will take place this year at F. E. Madill Secondary School.

North Huron Council reviews financial impact of 2024 recreation fee increases; explores cost recovery options

Cory Bilyea October 9, 2025News

A report from Director of Recreation and Children’s Services Kelly Steiss informed North Huron Council of the impact the 2024 recreation fee increases and changes had on the township, including considerable revenue losses following fee adjustments and the elimination of popular membership options.

North Huron approves no-risk Wellhub agreement for fitness centre

Cory Bilyea October 9, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Township of North Huron is poised to join forces with Wellhub, a wellness program that links businesses with fitness centres to promote employee health.

Montgomery Bus Lines holds a Stuff-A-Bus event at Wingham Foodland

Cory Bilyea October 9, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Montgomery Bus Lines held a Stuff-A-Bus event at the Wingham Foodland on Saturday, Oct. 4. This…

Sisters in Spirit; National Day of Action for MMIWG2S

Cory Bilyea October 9, 2025Columns, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

What would you think if all of a sudden, I were gone? As your local news reporter, would you think it strange if I suddenly disappeared without telling you I was leaving?

North Huron approves Vance Fund action plan

Cory Bilyea October 2, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Township of North Huron is taking steps to enhance community recreational facilities through the 2025 Vance Fund application. 

Township marks milestone anniversary of Howson & Howson Ltd.

Cory Bilyea October 2, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Township of North Huron held a special celebration event on Sept. 23 at the Blyth Memorial Hall, marking the 150th anniversary of Howson & Howson Ltd.

North Huron’s new senior active living coordinator championing respect for elders

Cory Bilyea October 2, 2025Local News, News, Rural

North Huron’s new Senior Active Living Coordinator, Tenille Taylor, is thrilled to be here and looks forward to developing and facilitating programs that bring genuine joy to seniors.

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Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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Howick to purchase new pickup truck for public works department

HOWICK - Finch Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Ltd., of London, has been awarded the tender for Howick’s new patrol truck.

Council agrees to look into additional rural road markings in next budget

LISTOWEL - With the goal of improving sightlines, especially at night, North Perth Council pledged to investigate more road markings on rural roads in the next budget.

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South Bruce continues practice of not recording council meetings despite regional trend

TEESWATER - A series of motions tied to transparency and accountability stirred debate at the May 12 South Bruce council meeting.

South Bruce wraps up Adam Street project as Teeswater water tower nears major milestone

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce has completed a multi-year reconstruction project on Adam Street, while work continues on the new water tower in Teeswater that is expected to be operational by late September.

See all Mildmay area articles.

CHESLEY -  Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) is welcoming a new member to its senior leadership team with the appointment of Papy Mukenge as superintendent of education. The position will take effect Aug. 1, 2026.

Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board acknowledges support for new replacement school, child care centre for Mildmay

MILDMAY - The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) is acknowledging support from the Ontario government following official approval of a new replacement school and child-care centre for Mildmay.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Howick to purchase new pickup truck for public works department

HOWICK - Finch Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Ltd., of London, has been awarded the tender for Howick’s new patrol truck.

WAHS hosts ‘bring and brag’ session at May meeting

The May meeting of the Wingham and Area Historical Society saw another successful ‘bring and brag’ session with several members showcasing family heirlooms, including an antique butter churn and a 1940’s children’s book.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

Where’s the chaos? The surveillance state? Mind-controlling drugs?

We awoke Tuesday morning in a world unlike any we had seen before: one in which a federal party didn’t win a majority but slowly, steadily built its way up to one - and then kind of won one in a by-election.

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CHESLEY -  Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) is welcoming a new member to its senior leadership team with the appointment of Papy Mukenge as superintendent of education. The position will take effect Aug. 1, 2026.

South Bruce OPP officer receives Commissioner’s Citation for Lifesaving

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SOUTH BRUCE - Provincial Constable Mike Scott has been presented with the Commissioner’s Citation for Lifesaving.

Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board acknowledges support for new replacement school, child care centre for Mildmay

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MILDMAY - The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) is acknowledging support from the Ontario government following official approval of a new replacement school and child-care centre for Mildmay.

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