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Neustadt U13 Boys post Impressive 12-3-2 record

Submitted September 3, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Neustadt U13 Boys Soccer Team posted nine wins over its 11-game season. The squad’s regular season record was nine wins, one tie and one loss.

Huron-Perth United take on Kitchener TFC in Guelph

Submitted September 3, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

GUELPH – The U18 boys Huron-Perth United soccer team were the runners up Aug. 23 at Guelph Gryphon Soccer Complex West Field, losing to a tough opponent in Kitchener TFC. The game was part of the League Cup Finals.

County seeking applicants for audit, library, accessibility committees

Submitted September 3, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The County of Huron recently announced it is seeking residents to serve on one of three County boards or committees.

Ontario expanding support for Tariff-impacted workers

Submitted September 3, 2026Listowel Banner, News

HAMILTON – On Aug. 24, the Ontario government announced that in response to the United States’ newly enacted tariffs on a range of Canadian imports.

OPP youth in policing shares summer student experience

Submitted September 3, 2026Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron County OPP detachment participated in the 2026 OPP Youth in Policing Initiative (YIPI) paid summer employment opportunity. 

Perth County part of apple belt in Ontario, picking season is beginning

Megan Lockhart August 27, 2026Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

The end of August marks the beginning of apple picking season, which means that fresh Ontario apple…

West Nile Virus activity reported in Listowel

Submitted August 27, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL – Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is reminding residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites following confirmation that mosquitoes collected from a trap in Listowel have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV).

U13 Meulensteen Listowel Legends take top spot in north division

Submitted August 27, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports

LISTOWEL - The U13 Meulensteen Listowel Legends finished their regular season first in the north division and fifth overall across the entire league this year. They capped off the year with a strong year-end tournament performance, bringing home 2 wins and 1 loss. Coaches say the team put forward a

U13 Elma Avengers win silver medal at provincial championships

Submitted August 27, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports

BRACEBRIDGE – Coaches say The U13 Elma Avengers delivered a strong showing at the Ontario Amateur Softball Association provincial championships, highlighted by dominant pitching, disciplined offense, and fantastic defense across all five games.

North Perth resident arrested with three stolen vehicles, property linked to break and enter

Submitted August 27, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Police

NORTH PERTH – One person has been charged with multiple offences following the execution of a residential search warrant at a property on Perth Road 178, near the border of Huron County.

IPM Committee announces winners of beautification contest categories

Submitted August 27, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CARGILL – The winners of the 2026 International Plowing Match & Rural Expo (IPM) Beautification Contest were unveiled Wednesday evening at the Beautification Awards Banquet in Cargill. 

Bruce County library selected for International Laufey Book Club initiative

Submitted August 27, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY – The Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) is honoured to be selected as one of 50 library systems worldwide to participate in a special initiative with the Laufey Book Club.

Durham Street bridge finished

Submitted August 20, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

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. 

Listowel Brass Band competes at CNE in 1926

Claire Drake August 20, 2026Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Many communities across Perth County have been home to talented bands that routinely performed at local fairs, parades, and other community events.

Associate Medical Officer of Health named for HPPH

Submitted August 20, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

HURON/PERTH – Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) recently shared in a media release that the Ministry of Health has approved the appointment of Dr. Lauren Hayward as Associate Medical Officer of Health for HPPH.

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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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Intimate Partner Violence response an employers’ responsibility, new consultation service helps workplaces prepare

“Meeting this obligation calls for a clear workplace policy and program, proactive risk assessments, and staff training,” and many workplaces lack this expertise.

Kin Trail Bridge replaced under reconstruction

LISTOWEL – Construction workers were visible last week working on the Kin Trail Bridge, on the North Perth Trail section between Victoria Avenue South and Salisbury Avenue South, in Listowel.

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IPM marks Year of the Woman Farmer

WALKERTON - Ten women from Bruce County and the surrounding area were recognized for their contributions to agriculture and rural communities during a special ceremony at the 2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo.

Nitrogen levels remain elevated at one Teeswater River monitoring site

OUTH BRUCE - Elevated nitrogen levels at one Teeswater River monitoring site have exceeded the federal objective every year since monitoring began, prompting questions from South Bruce council about whether more investigation is needed into where the nutrient is coming from.

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Charbonneau calls draft transit study ‘significant first step’

WALKERTON – While Bruce County council members expressed mixed opinions about the report on the draft Bruce-Dufferin-Grey-Wellington (BDGW) Regional Transit Study, Warden Luke Charbonneau (Saugeen Shores) took a different view.

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.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Beard honoured with naming of new pavilion at Wawanosh Valley

Local dignitaries, Maitland Conservation (MC) staff members, volunteers, donors and guests were welcomed to the Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area last month to mark the opening of a new pavilion there named after long-time MC staff member and General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer Phil Beard.

Grenade in donated goods leads to evacuation of downtown Wingham

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) report that a box containing an “item... of concern” resulted in a significant police presence and evacuation of the Wingham downtown core last week.

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.”

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Beard honoured with naming of new pavilion at Wawanosh Valley

By Denny Scott

Local dignitaries, Maitland Conservation (MC) staff members, volunteers, donors and guests were welcomed to the Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area last month to mark the opening of a new pavilion there named after long-time MC staff member and General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer Phil Beard.

Grenade in donated goods leads to evacuation of downtown Wingham

By Denny Scott

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) report that a box containing an “item... of concern” resulted in a significant police presence and evacuation of the Wingham downtown core last week.

Fire department sees busy summer, holds PTSD awareness session

By Rachel Hammermueller

During these months there were 51 incidents reported, 26 in North Huron, nine in Morris-Turnberry, eight in Central Huron and three in Ashfield-ColborneWawanosh.

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