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Listowel community members participate in the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters

Submitted June 18, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, News

Community members from Listowel and surrounding areas had the unique opportunity to join the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters (CSS), during the group’s June 6-7 appearance at Listowel’s Knox Presbyterian Church.

Volunteers recognized for efforts put into planning upcoming fair

Submitted June 18, 2026Listowel Banner, News

MILVERTON - Every year the township of Perth East recognizes those volunteers who help the township in many ways, with programs to ensure the viability and to keep residents enjoying the lifestyle they have come to appreciate.

Anishinaabe art installation opens in Blyth ahead of documentary screening

Submitted June 18, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

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

Sid Mansz the shoemaker saves the show

Betty Jo Belton June 18, 2026Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Local shoemaker Sid Mansz stepped up to save the show more than once.  In 1955,  a touring performance of Macbeth was on the eve of arriving in Stratford and the Canadian Players reached out to Mansz for help.

Learn, connect, and stay engaged this summer with the Alzheimer Society Huron Perth

Submitted June 18, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

The Alzheimer Society Huron Perth invites community members to stay connected, informed, and supported this summer through a variety of free educational programs and social opportunities designed for people living with dementia, care partners, families, and community members.

OPP launches Stop – Look – Live campaign to reduce intersection fatalities

Submitted June 18, 2026News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

WEST REGION - The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), West Region, is launching the “Stop – Look - Live” campaign in response to ongoing concerns surrounding fatal and serious collisions at intersections across West Region.

Harry Brydges looks back on life in Belgrave

Submitted June 18, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

Now almost 90, Harry Brydges has a lot of memories of Belgrave and area. He still lives on the farm just north of Belgrave on Cardiff Road. Please enjoy the latest in our Memories of Wingham and area series, courtesy of the Wingham and Area Historical Society.

Huron Chamber recognized among Canada’s fastest-growing chambers for second consecutive year

Submitted June 18, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

HURON COUNTY - The Huron County Chamber of Commerce has been ranked as the third fastest-growing chamber in Canada by the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada.

Multiple ties at Walkerton card session

Submitted June 18, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - There were plenty of tied games at euchre and solo at the Walkerton library last week.

Formosa Lions to host breakfast

Submitted June 18, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

FORMOSA - Formosa and District Lions Held their May Lottery Draw dinner meeting

Cargill and District Community Foundation spreads $40,000 in disbursements among local groups

Submitted June 18, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CARGILL - The Cargill and District Community Foundation (CDCF) has announced its latest round of community giving, directing $40,000 to 15 local organizations this April.

Feedback sought to help shape Bruce County budget

Submitted June 18, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - It’s time to start planning for 2027, so Bruce County is inviting community members to help shape the next budget. The 2027 budget survey is now open at www.surveymonkey.com/r/BCBudget27 and remains open until July 5.

Superintendent of Education appointed following retirement

Submitted June 18, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) has announced the appointment of Erin O’Grady as superintendent of education, effective Aug. 1.

OPP emphasizes the importance of complete stops at intersections

Submitted June 18, 2026News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

WEST REGION - As part of the ongoing “Stop. Look. Live.” campaign, the OPP is reinforcing the importance of coming to a complete stop at every intersection.

Grey Bruce Public Health issues tick warning as warm weather draws people outdoors

Submitted June 11, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE-GREY - As the warm, sunny weather draws people to spend more time hiking, cycling, exploring, and enjoying the outdoors, Grey Bruce Public Health is issuing a reminder to take steps to prevent tick bites and, in turn, Lyme disease.

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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Huron County parent tearfully begs trustees for AMDSB-operated before- and after-school programs

SEAFORTH - A third parent spoke to the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) of Trustees on June 23 about the struggles to secure childcare, particularly before and after school care. Two other parents have addressed the board on the topic during this past school year.

Gowanstown wedding barn owner requests tent permit extension, legal action a possibility

LISTOWEL - The owner of a converted bank barn – which was placed under an order to prohibit occupancy as a wedding venue from North Perth’s Chief Building Official (CBO) last November – is now seeking a tent permit extension to keep his business going and until he can afford to bring the structure i

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South Bruce to temporarily borrow reserve funds for growth-related infrastructure projects

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved the temporary use of municipal reserve funds to help finance nearly $472,000 in growth-related infrastructure costs while waiting for future development charge revenue to be collected.

South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

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South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

South Bruce welcomes new recreation and facilities manager

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has welcomed a new manager to lead the municipality’s recreation and facilities department as work continues on several projects.

See all Walkerton area articles.

New 911 dispatch software coming in October as county plans public education push

A new ambulance dispatch system coming to Huron County in October is expected to reduce lights-and-sirens runs and prioritize the sickest patients.

Second annual Spirit Walk held in Wingham June 13

The Wingham and Area Historical Society held its second annual Spirit Walk on June 13 at various…

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Editorial

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.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

Columnists

South Bruce to temporarily borrow reserve funds for growth-related infrastructure projects

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved the temporary use of municipal reserve funds to help finance nearly $472,000 in growth-related infrastructure costs while waiting for future development charge revenue to be collected.

South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

South Bruce welcomes new recreation and facilities manager

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has welcomed a new manager to lead the municipality’s recreation and facilities department as work continues on several projects.

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