WINGHAM - The HCFL Wroxeter/Wingham Rippers went up against the Brussels Tigers in a double header in Wingham on June 28. The Rippers claimed an 12-0 win followed by a 20-0 win.
Wingham Independent Motorcycle Club held its Car, Motorcycle and Plane Show on June 27
WINGHAM - The Wingham Independent Motorcycle Club held its Car, Motorcycle and Plane Show on June 27 at the Wingham Airport.
Maitland River Community Church hosts Family Fun Day
WINGHAM - Maitland River Community Church in Wingham hosted a Family Fun Day event on June 27 in its parking lot area.
Wingham Sportsmen Association celebrate 70th anniversary
WINGHAM - The Wingham Sportsmen Association celebrated its 70th anniversary on June 26.
Senior Legionnaires win 16-1 over Port Elgin
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Senior Legionnaires were back at the John Bell Diamond in Listowel on June 26 to take on the Port Elgin White Sox.
Red Top Berries hosts annual Summer Kick-Off event
NORTH PERTH – Red Top Berries held its annual Summer Kick-Off event on June 27, drawing families in to pick their own strawberries.
Eastdale Public School hosts annual end-of-year Fun Fair
LISTOWEL - Listowel Eastdale Public School held its end-of-year Fun Fair on June 19 at the school grounds.
Milverton’s Sully Kipfer drafted by OHL Sarnia Sting
Sixteen-year-old Sully Kipfer has been playing hockey for over a decade and recently received a call telling him he was drafted in the 15th round by the Ontario Hockey League’s (OHL) Sarnia Sting.
HPPH reviews blastomycosis inquest from Office of the Chief Coroner of Ontario
In a staff report, Medical Officer of Health and CEO Dr. Miriam Klassen explained that blastomycosis is an infection caused by the fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis, which most commonly grows in moist soil and in decomposing wood and leaves.
Cases of Lyme disease in province increasing, public being referred to eTick website
STRATFORD - Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) will no longer be providing tick identification for the public, but will instead refer individuals to the eTick website and mobile app.
Med students experience rural healthcare in Listowel
LISTOWEL - Four students from Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry and two students from Queen’s University made their way to Listowel from June 1 to 5 for Discovery Week 2026.
Listowel Senior, Junior Legionnaires have winning weekend
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Senior Legionnaires (pictured) were back at the John Bell diamond in Listowel on Friday, May 29 to take on the Mitchell Brewers.
Western University medical students experience Wingham for Discovery Week
WINGHAM - Three Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry students from Western University made their way to Wingham last week (May 25-28) for Discovery Week 2026, observing at the Wingham and District Hospital.
Howick considering landfill amnesty day, promoting cleanup ahead of homecoming celebrations
HOWICK - As homecoming celebrations approach, the township is considering a “landfill amnesty day” on June 13 to promote property cleanup at no cost.
Howick approves two elections bylaws
HOWICK - In preparation for the 2026 municipal election, Howick’s CAO/Clerk Caitlin Gillis said in a report she has been reviewing applicable bylaws and policies that are required to be reviewed and updated prior to the beginning of nomination period.

