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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.

Blyth Festival Art Gallery announces local student show

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

BLYTH - The Gallery Committee will introduce the 2026 season starting on Friday, May 1 with the Huron and Perth County’s Student show.

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Local unemployment rates rises to 5.3%

Submitted April 23, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

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.

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Locals support Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation Gala

Submitted April 23, 2026Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Local organizations recently donated to the Walkerton Hospital Foundation Gala.

Contributed photo The April 16 Walkerton Rotary Draw winners are Mark Rogan - $1,000; Mike and Kathy Moran - $500; Ruth and David Murray - $300; Elizabeth Long, Mandi Craddock and Cindy Goetz - $250; and Carolyn Biesenthal - $150. From left, making the draw, are: Rotarians Tom Traversy, Albert Bonnevelt, Flo Gutscher, and Jim Bonhart; and Nikki Allen.

Walkerton Rotary celebrates draw winners

Submitted April 23, 2026Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The April 16 Walkerton Rotary Draw winners are...

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Hike for Hospice set for May 3 in region

Submitted April 23, 2026Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Get ready to lace up your shoes and make history. Saugeen Hospice invited everyone to Hike for Saugeen Hospice, in Walkerton or other areas locations, on Sunday, May 3.

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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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And with that, the 2026 Hayloft Music Festival comes to a close

LISTOWEL – With a successful second year of the Hayloft Music Festival under Listowel’s belt, impressions of the event continue to reverberate around the region.

Howick reallocating $35,000 to purchase equipment for future bylaw officer

HOWICK – Council here has approved reallocating an estimated $35,000 in unspent wages from its yet-to-be-filled municipal law enforcement officer position to purchase a vehicle, uniform and other equipment for the new officer.

See all Listowel area articles.

New businesses, funding and development shape 2026 economic update

TEESWATER – Economic development work in South Bruce has brought new businesses, funding and community partnerships to the municipality during the first half of 2026, while several downtown improvement programs have already reached their funding limits for the year.

170 years and still going strong: Teeswater Fair celebrates milestone weekend

TEESWATER – A beloved, 170-year tradition brought crowds, competitions and community celebration to Teeswater this weekend as the Teeswater Fall Fair marked its milestone anniversary with a full plate of agricultural and family activities.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Durham Street bridge finished

WALKERTON – Bruce County announced late last week the successful completion of the Durham Street rehabilitation project, including Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation. 

Larsen and Shaw receives award of excellence for innovative roof project

WALKERTON – A thriving Walkerton manufacturer, Larsen and Shaw Limited, has proved that business excellence and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council awards Latronica Drain tender to Robinson Farm Drainage

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

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. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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

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

Here we go again with the value of the Sunshine List

If you read last week’s Listowel Banner you will have seen that North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell, a retired government employee, thinks the public salary disclosure (also known as the Sunshine List) needs to be adjusted for inflation.

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.

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Durham Street bridge finished

By Submitted

WALKERTON – Bruce County announced late last week the successful completion of the Durham Street rehabilitation project, including Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation. 

Larsen and Shaw receives award of excellence for innovative roof project

By Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON – A thriving Walkerton manufacturer, Larsen and Shaw Limited, has proved that business excellence and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

Council awards Latronica Drain tender to Robinson Farm Drainage

By Rachel Hammermueller

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. 

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