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Rachel Hammermueller

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Blyth childcare site expected hand over Dec. 1

Rachel Hammermueller September 17, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Construction now remains on schedule for the project, with a report to council clarifying that “Substantial completion is currently anticipated during the first week of November.”

County approves 36-lot subdivison plan in Cranbrook

Rachel Hammermueller September 17, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County Council, at their meeting Sept. 9, carried a motion for Draft Plan Approval for Cranbrook Estates, a 36-lot residential subdivision at 43810 Cranbrook Road in Huron East. 

Council approves new well at Bluevale’s Pioneer Park

Rachel Hammermueller September 10, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here approved, in principle, the installation of a well at Pioneer Park in Bluevale. Next steps for this project include municipality staff seeking quotes and establishing guidelines, to be approved by council. 

Busy July for fire stations, mutual aid into South Bruce for 20-hour barn fire

Rachel Hammermueller September 10, 2026Rural, Wingham Advance Times

In July, fire departments in Huron East and North Huron were busy responding to distress calls.

Council approves permanent liquor licence for Bluevale Community Hall

Rachel Hammermueller September 10, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Bluevale Community Committee requested the municipality consider implementing this permanent licence to extend to events hosted by the committee at Pioneer Park.

Province caps OPP costs at 11 per cent, again

Rachel Hammermueller September 10, 2026Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The significant and increasing cost of OPP policing for municipalities has been a topic of discussion throughout local municipalities in recent years.

MRI machine at Goderich will bring health, economic benefits for community

Rachel Hammermueller September 3, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

At their Aug. 12 meeting, Huron County council heard from representatives of the Magnetic Moments Capital Campaign, promoting continued commitment to fundraise for MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) services in Huron County. 

Paramedics received 714 June service calls

Rachel Hammermueller September 3, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

This June, paramedics in Huron County were busy, servicing both urgent calls and completing community paramedicine tasks.

Council strikes committee for future of Galbraith Memorial Gates

Rachel Hammermueller August 27, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

It was discussed by council that the importance of these gates being a war memorial, and multiple members of council having heard inquiries from the community on the memorial’s future, spurred this action forward. 

Council approves garden suite, bylaw a 10-year timeline

Rachel Hammermueller August 27, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Morris-Turnberry council approved a garden suite agreement and authorized establishing a 10-year temporary-use bylaw, amended from the previously used 20-year timeline.

Morris-Turnberry amends subdivision agreement for Lowertown development

Rachel Hammermueller August 27, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here carried a motion to amend a subdivision agreement with Rural Management Inc. in order to allow the developer of a future subdivision in Lowertown to establish model homes on the property. 

Listowel’s Night Market was packed

Rachel Hammermueller August 20, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The Listowel Night Market on Aug. 14 was packed with people of all ages taking in live music, food…

Council awards Latronica Drain tender to Robinson Farm Drainage

Rachel Hammermueller August 20, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here approved awarding a tender for construction work as part of the Latronica Municipal Drain project to Robinson Farm Drainage, of Ailsa Craig, in the amount of $196,316. 

Morris-Turnberry approves rebrand, unveils new logo representing rural identity

Rachel Hammermueller August 20, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Morris-Turnberry council has voted on a re-brand for the municipality, bringing the visual representation into the modern era with approval of the final design concept. 

Huron County council makes ‘precedent-setting’ decision in Howick severance approval; comes in wake of shifting agricultural industry, affordability

Rachel Hammermueller August 20, 2026Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County council’s decision Aug. 12 to allow a ‘50/50 split’ severance of a farm property in Howick has the potential to make significant impact, as Director of Planning and Economic Development Denise Van Amersfoort worded it prior to the vote.

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

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Maitland Conservation aquatic health study states the system is ‘under immense stress’

WROXETER – “Our initial analysis and our impressions suggest a system that is under immense stress, and it requires targeted strategic action to improve its robustness to ensure it provides the foundation of healthy watersheds,” Maitland Conservation Watershed Ecologist, Erin Gouthro said.

North Perth Council wants baseball diamond included in West End Development

LISTOWEL – After public consultation has been included from the two open house events held in June, council got to see revised plans for the West End Development.

See all Listowel area articles.

Grey Normanby’s Carmen Ward crowned 2026-27 Ontario Queen of the Furrow

WALKERTON – Carmen Ward was crowned the 2026-27 Ontario Queen of the Furrow on Sept. 25, earning the provincial title after competing alongside young women from across Ontario in interviews, speeches and plowing.

Landowners say trail approval ignored earlier objections

TEESWATER – Landowners along Sideroad 30 say they have dealt with ATV riders crossing their properties, damaging fences and disturbing their farms for years – long before the road was officially opened as an ATV trail this past summer.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Community rallies to help hospital foundation with donations

The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation has had a busy summer fundraising for initiatives like the X-Ray Suite+ Campaign.

Saugeen Children’s Village makes presentation to county council

WALKERTON – Marilyn Rosner and Al Leach of Saugeen Children’s Safety Village, located at the Sulphur Spring Conservation Area south of Hanover, made a presentation to Bruce County Council on Sept. 17.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Farm Frolic opens doors to wide variety of county creations, landscapes, products

The Huron County Farm Frolic on Sept. 19 charted a map to several farm open houses, from longhorn cattle to wineries to pumpkin patches.

Council discusses school safety signs for Anabaptist schools

A topic heard often at this time of year, school safety was discussed during Huron County’s council meeting Sept. 23.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The price of staying alive

I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Columnists

Farm Frolic opens doors to wide variety of county creations, landscapes, products

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Huron County Farm Frolic on Sept. 19 charted a map to several farm open houses, from longhorn cattle to wineries to pumpkin patches.

Council discusses school safety signs for Anabaptist schools

By Rachel Hammermueller

A topic heard often at this time of year, school safety was discussed during Huron County’s council meeting Sept. 23.

Huron County OPP saw 131 collisions in summer months, decrease in violent crime

By Rachel Hammermueller

Each time the Huron County OPP board meets, the detachment commander provides data tables of the latest in local crime occurrences. At their Sept. 21 meeting, Inspector Laura Lee Brown’s report paints a picture of July and August in the county, and the charges put forth from Huron County OPP. 

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