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Seniors’ Active Living and other events coming up

Cory Bilyea April 2, 2026Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

NORTH HURON - From gentle Tai Chi sessions at the library to informative estate-planning workshops, North Huron is rolling out a diverse spring schedule designed to keep local seniors active and informed.

North Huron Council approves lease extension for Blyth G2G Trail

Cory Bilyea April 2, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - North Huron Council here has approved a five-year lease extension and an amended agreement for a portion of the former Goderich to Guelph (G2G) Rail Trail.

Walking together: Bridging two worlds to protect one landscape

Cory Bilyea April 2, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

HURON COUNTY - Members of Neyaashiinigmiing’s Bagida’waad Alliance joined staff and volunteers from Maitland Conservation for a muddy spring walk on Mar. 26, using bird migration,  the history of local trees and changing waters as starting points for collaboration, reconciliation and sharing care fo

Belgrave Playground Committee plans exciting summer kickoff event for 2026

Cory Bilyea March 26, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Belgrave Playground Committee is hosting a three-day Kickoff Summer Event from June 12 to 14 at the Belgrave Community Centre.

David Yates releases new book, Huron at the Crossroads: 1925-2025

Cory Bilyea March 26, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

As Huron County prepares to mark its bicentennial, local historian and retired teacher David Yates is offering a timely gift to the community.

Wingham sees a busy March break

Cory Bilyea March 26, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

March Break was a busy time in Wingham with plenty to do for youngsters and adults alike. On…

When war meets prophecy

Cory Bilyea March 26, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

Growing up in the ‘60s and ‘70s, I lived near an air-raid siren, remnants of a past where fear hovered over daily life.

Pretty plants, ugly outcomes: The high cost of invasive species

Cory Bilyea March 20, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

HURON/PERTH - Periwinkle, English ivy and goutweed look harmless in a backyard bed, but once they reach nearby woods, they can blanket acres. Maitland Conservation Ecologist Erin Gouthro explains how invasive species damage local forests and streams, and how to dispose of “problem plants” safely.

CIP grant will enhance accessibility

Cory Bilyea March 19, 2026Business, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

A new Wingham business, Life on a Footstool, was awarded a Community Improvement Program (CIP) grant by North Huron Council for $2,168.55 to help improve the façade and upgrade accessibility access.

Speaker shares how Amish keep food cold year-round with pond ice

Cory Bilyea March 19, 2026Rural, Wingham Advance Times

During the Wingham and Area Historical Society’s first meeting of the year, Brent Bowyer described how one Amish family turns a small farm pond into their year-long refrigeration system each winter. 

Madill students join protest against OSAP changes

Cory Bilyea March 19, 2026Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

On March 12, students at F. E. Madill joined other high schools across the region who participated in a province-wide walkout to protest changes to the Ontario Student Loan Program (OSAP) that they say will make post-secondary education unaffordable for many who already struggle to pay for school.

Local conservation voices squeezed out: MVCA chair

Cory Bilyea March 19, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Rural representatives say they feel that they’re being pushed to the sidelines of Ontario’s conservation system.

Skating with the Stars in Wingham

Cory Bilyea March 19, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Wingham Skating Club’s year-end showcase captured on camera.

Consultants suggest innovative solutions for North Huron lodging needs

Cory Bilyea March 12, 2026Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Through A recent feasibility study, consulting firm CBRE has concluded that a traditional 60-room limited-service hotel is not economically viable in the Township of North Huron under current market conditions.

North Huron greenlights arena, roads equipment upgrades

Cory Bilyea March 12, 2026Local News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - North Huron council has signed off on nearly $2 million in capital spending that will overhaul the arena’s aging refrigeration system and upgrade key road department equipment, approving new chillers for both the Wingham and Blyth arenas along with a vacuum street sweeper, excavator and a

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

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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North Perth Public Library to be home for new community art mural

LISTOWEL – The Listowel Branch of the North Perth Public Library was a vibrant sight on June 6,…

Listowel’s Swatch Pro Painters Inc. awarded Humanitarian of the Year Award from PCA in Orlando, Florida

LISTOWEL – Swatch Pro Painters Inc., a painting contractor based in Listowel, was recently…

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Math gains emerge in early grades as Bluewater board outlines achievement plans

CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) received updates on mathematics achievement efforts and a broader student achievement strategy during a governance standing committee meeting on June 2.

Bluewater District School Board passes balanced $299M budget amid rising costs and funding gaps

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) has approved a balanced $299.1-million budget for the 2026 - 2027 school year, navigating financial pressures while continuing to maintain a focus on student achievement and well-being.

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‘Freiburger Bash’ celebrates four major events for Marvin and Angela Freiburger

WALKERTON - When Marvin and Angela Freiburger hold a celebration, they go all-out.

D-Day commemoration

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 members were joined at the Walkerton Cenotaph by several community members on June 7, to commemorate D-Day, or the Allied invasion of Normandy in World War II, with a brief ceremony.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board students triumph at Skills Ontario competition

TORONTO - The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board (HPCDSB) is celebrating the outstanding achievements of its students at this year’s Skills Ontario Competition that took place recently at the Toronto Congress Centre.

Traffic stop of ATV leads to multiple charges

WINGHAM - Huron County OPP has charged a Wingham resident with several offences following a traffic stop on June 3, a press release confirms.

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Editorial

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

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.

Columnists

‘Freiburger Bash’ celebrates four major events for Marvin and Angela Freiburger

By Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON - When Marvin and Angela Freiburger hold a celebration, they go all-out.

D-Day commemoration

By Pauline Kerr

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 members were joined at the Walkerton Cenotaph by several community members on June 7, to commemorate D-Day, or the Allied invasion of Normandy in World War II, with a brief ceremony.

County approves motion on expanding Mildmay settlement boundary

By Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON - Bruce County Council approved adding two parcels of land in Mildmay to the settlement area in the county’s new Official Plan (OP). Whether they’ll remain in the OP will be up to the province.

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