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Wingham CNOY walk raises over $27,000

Patrick Raftis March 5, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Donations accepted until March 21 to help fight homelessness, hunger

How did we get here?

Patrick Raftis February 26, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

The North Huron community is reeling from the news a council member was hospitalized with injuries suffered in an altercation following the Feb. 17 council meeting. 

How did we get here?

Patrick Raftis February 26, 2026Columns, Editorials, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The North Huron community is reeling from the news a council member was hospitalized with injuries suffered in an altercation following the Feb. 17 council meeting.

In Photos: Farm Toy Show and Sale benefits Make-A-Wish

Patrick Raftis January 8, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News

The 2025 North Perth Farm Toy Show was held at the Listowel Agricultural Hall on Jan. 3.

Don Messer’s Jubilee was long-time CBC staple

Patrick Raftis December 18, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The popularity of the Blyth Festival’s 2025 production of Radio Town: The Doc Cruickshank Story, which ran on the theatre’s main stage this past summer has fueled a local wave of nostalgia about old-time television and radio among those who have seen the show (or wished they had).

U15B Southwest Surge take on Midwest 49ers

Patrick Raftis December 18, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Southwest Surge took on the Midwest 49ers in a U15B game at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel on Dec. 14.

Book by Teeswater native covers youthful memories of 1950s

Patrick Raftis December 11, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

A local author with ties to the Wingham and Teeswater areas recently released a second edition of his creative non-fiction book on growing up in the 1950s.

Annual Wroxeter Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 5 sees brightly coloured floats for Christmas

Patrick Raftis December 11, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, santa, Wingham Advance Times

Brightly-decorated fire trucks and floats lit up the night for the annual Wroxeter Santa Claus…

Wroxeter hosts Santa Claus parade

Patrick Raftis December 11, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

WROXETER - Brightly-decorated fire trucks and floats lit up the night for the annual Wroxeter Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 5.

Bakelaar Jewellers hosts Waterford Mastercraft Crystal Cutting event

Patrick Raftis December 11, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL - Bakelaar Jewellers hosted a Waterford Mastercraft Crystal Cutting event at the Listowel store on Dec. 6.

Salvation Army kicks off Christmas Kettle Campaign

Patrick Raftis November 27, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - The Salvation Army Listowel launched its annual Christmas Kettle Campaign on Nov. 22.

Lighting of the Lights in Cruickshank Park on Nov. 14 draws local crowd

Patrick Raftis November 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham BIA hosted the annual Lighting of the Lights in Cruickshank Park on Nov. 14. Doug…

The ‘Cats came back

Patrick Raftis November 20, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports

MONKTON - The Monkton Wildcats held an alumni night at the Elma Logan Community Centre on Nov. 15.

Local history mystery

Patrick Raftis November 13, 2025News

Listowel resident Gary Nickel is hoping someone from the local area can help him solve a historical family mystery.

Blue Jays fan’s license plates bring back memories of earlier wins

Patrick Raftis October 30, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL - The Toronto Blue Jays reaching the World Series for the first time in decades has brought back a flood of memories for those who remember the MLB club’s championships in 1992 and 1993.

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Skate Wallace presents: Legends, Divas and Icons

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

UWPH celebrates opening of North Perth Access Centre

LISTOWEL – North Perth now has a collection of health and social services under one roof. United…

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Walkerton card scores

WALKERTON - Euchre was enjoyed at the Walkerton Library in the senior’s room on Wednesday, March 4.

Lane closures resume on Durham St. bridge as Phase 2 begins

WALKERTON - Bruce County is reporting that lane closures resumed on the Durham Street bridge in Walkerton on Monday, March 9. 

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Step In Style- New family shoe store set to open in familiar location

WINGHAM – From two stepping- to stepping in style, a familiar store in downtown Wingham gets a…

New York City Shenanigans

I spent this past weekend in beautiful New York City with my classmates for one last school trip. Everything was going smoothly and according to plan until our journey home.

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Editorial

From lived experience to lasting support – putting farmer mental health first

In March 2019, my husband Brian and I began milking cows in our new dairy barn near Cannington in Durham Region.

How did we get here?

The North Huron community is reeling from the news a council member was hospitalized with injuries suffered in an altercation following the Feb. 17 council meeting.

The horizon looms

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon. 

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Step In Style- New family shoe store set to open in familiar location

By Heather MacEwen

WINGHAM – From two stepping- to stepping in style, a familiar store in downtown Wingham gets a…

New York City Shenanigans

By Abigail Brubacher

I spent this past weekend in beautiful New York City with my classmates for one last school trip. Everything was going smoothly and according to plan until our journey home.

Opinion: Huron chamber reviews the Succession challenge in Huron County

By Submitted

On Feb. 3, the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade announced nearly $2 million in funding to establish Succession Ontario, described as Ontario’s first business succession planning services hub.

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