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Dr. Barb Matthews is North Perth Citizen of the Year

Submitted April 30, 2026Listowel Banner, News

ATWOOD - The Municipality of North Perth celebrated local volunteers and community leaders during its’ Volunteer Appreciation Night in Atwood on April 23.

Cornerstone Thrift donates donates to Youth for Christ

Submitted April 30, 2026Listowel Banner, News

Cornerstone Thrift recently donated $831.75 to Youth for Christ (YFC).

Local award-winning Haudenosaunee photojournalist debut film set for screening

Submitted April 30, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

HURON COUNTY –  EagleEyes Photography & Media Productions, a 100 per cent Indigenous-owned…

United Way celebrates the spirit of community with another record-breaking year

Submitted April 23, 2026Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The fundraising total included $2.56 million raised through the annual campaign, as well as $2.27 million secured for United Housing through a mix of donations, community bonds, grants and low-interest municipal loans.

OPP lay 168 seatbelt charges during campaign

Submitted April 23, 2026Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

OPP officers with West Region’s 13 detachments laid 168 charges during the Easter long weekend traffic campaign, a police report confirms.

Shipwrecks of Bruce County: Storm smashes “Kaloolah” at Southampton

Submitted April 23, 2026Opinion, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The sidewheeler Kaloolah was one of the most famous steamers of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay.

Huron Immigration Partnership supports international food event

Submitted April 23, 2026Local News, Wingham Advance Times

A one-night celebration of food and culture will bring flavours from around the world to Clinton’s arena on Saturday, April 25.

Local unemployment rates rise to 5.3%

Submitted April 23, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News

WALKERTON - The unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased in March by 0.2 percentage points to 5.3% yet remained the lowest unemployment rate in the province for the past three months.

Members of Listowel Memorial Hospital welcome volunteers

Submitted April 23, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Recently the members of the Listowel Memorial Hospital Auxiliary welcomed their volunteers to the April meeting.

Fatality in collision west of Sebringville

Submitted April 23, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police

PERTH EAST - One person has been pronounced deceased following a motor vehicle collision on April 17 west of Sebringville.

Teeswater CWL celebrates 70 Years

Submitted April 23, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Teeswater Catholic Woman’s League (CWL)celebrated 70 years on April 12. The parish-based organization was officially chartered in 1956. 

HPPH Listowel Site moving to new location

Submitted April 23, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Listowel site, currently at 161 Inkerman St., W., will move to 185 Inkerman St., E. on Tuesday, May 19.

Tailgate Music Festival announces official lineup

Submitted April 23, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

MITCHELL - The Tailgate Music Festival announced their official music line-up.

The Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) Lightning Junior Boys claim a victory

Submitted April 23, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

The Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) Lightning Junior Boys Hockey Team recently hit the road to compete in tournaments, claiming one victory and one finalist spot. First, the squad travelled to York University for the Canlan Spring Classic on April 8-9.

Two-Buck Luck event in Listowel

Submitted April 23, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - Local residents are invited to come together for an evening of fun and community impact at the North Perth Two-Buck Luck event, taking place at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex on April 30.

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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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Everly’s Trading Post – a free neighbourhood treasure swap for kids

The Hillier family recently opened Everly’s Trading Post at 151 Main Street. A free neighbourhood trading post where children can stop by, take a small treasure, and leave one in return. 

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

See all Listowel area articles.

Updates from South Bruce council clerk

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved a $38,000 tile drain loan and appointed members to a joint compliance audit committee following decisions made at its July 14, 2026 meeting.

Council approves September ice despite arena equipment concerns

TEESWATER – Consultants say September ice is not to blame for recent refrigeration failures at the Teeswater-Culross Community Centre, despite concerns from council about increased equipment breakdowns after the extended season began.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Community improvement in Bruce County gets a boost from the province

BRUCE COUNTY – On July 21, MPP Lisa Thompson visited five locations in three Bruce County communities to present cheques to support local organizations, improve quality of life and help municipalities build stronger, more resilient communities.

Donations continue to come in to help the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s X-Ray Suite+ campaign.

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

See all Walkerton area articles.

Huron County recognizes nearly 50 employees with long-service awards

Awards were presented as part of the June 22 council meeting and spanned the 10-year minimum to 35 years.

OPP: Drug increase, violent crime decrease

Huron County OPP Detachment board met for their monthly meeting July 20, hearing the statistics of crime in top categories in May and June of this year. 

See all Wingham area articles.

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Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

Living in a horror movie for the second time in my life

Last Tuesday, unless you live underground (which would not have been a bad idea that day), locals…

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

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Community improvement in Bruce County gets a boost from the province

By Pauline Kerr

BRUCE COUNTY – On July 21, MPP Lisa Thompson visited five locations in three Bruce County communities to present cheques to support local organizations, improve quality of life and help municipalities build stronger, more resilient communities.

Everly’s Trading Post – a free neighbourhood treasure swap for kids

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Hillier family recently opened Everly’s Trading Post at 151 Main Street. A free neighbourhood trading post where children can stop by, take a small treasure, and leave one in return. 

Huron County recognizes nearly 50 employees with long-service awards

By Denny Scott

Awards were presented as part of the June 22 council meeting and spanned the 10-year minimum to 35 years.

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