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Ontario government invests over $39m in Huron-Bruce municipalities for housing

Submitted August 14, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Ontario government has invested $39,448,926 in municipalities across Huron and Bruce Counties to enable residential development.

Huron Chamber of Commerce says skills development funding comes at ‘critical time’ for local employers

Submitted August 14, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

HURON COUNTY - The Ontario government launch of the sixth round of the Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream,  comes at a critical time for employers here, says the Huron County Chamber of Commerce.

Walkerton Seniors cards results

Submitted August 14, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Euchre scores at the Walkerton Library on Wednesday, Aug. 6.

Sunflower season brightens the fields

David Wood August 14, 2025Walkerton Herald-Times

Blooming sunflowers can be seen in fields around the region these days.

Dallas Smith’s Unplugged tour coming to Wingham theatre

Submitted August 14, 2025News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

WINGHAM - Platinum-selling country artist Dallas Smith and His Band is set to bring his One Night Only (Unplugged) tour to Wingham on Nov. 30. Known for his powerhouse vocals and commanding stage presence, Smith will strip things back for an intimate performance in handpicked theatres...

One fatality following motorcycle and vehicle collision Aug. 12 in North Perth

Submitted August 13, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural

One person has died following a motor vehicle collision in the Municipality of North Perth, a police report states. 

Low-cost rabies vaccination clinics return to region

Submitted August 7, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Blyth Veterinary Services and Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) are once again partnering to offer three low-cost rabies vaccination clinics.

Stay alert on weather, road conditions during summer, OPP say

Submitted August 7, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Due to widespread weather-related incidents including flooding, forest fires, extreme heat, and hazardous driving conditions, the OPP is urging the public to remain alert and informed by using the appropriate resources for timely updates.

Perth County dairy farmers enjoy being fishermen for a day

Submitted August 7, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

PERTH COUNTY - Nine Perth County area fishermen took to Lake Ontario for some angling last week including four from the Listowel area, three from north of St. Marys, one veterinarian from the Sebringville area and one farmer from the Shakespeare area.

Low-cost rabies vaccination clinics returns for limited time

Submitted August 7, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

HURON/PERTH - Blyth Veterinary Services and Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) are once again partnering to offer three low-cost rabies vaccination clinics.

The rhythm of the storm speaks to the spiritual journey

Rev. Michael Mayer August 7, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

As the sun-drenched days of summer are occasionally disturbed by sudden bursts of wind, thunder, and rain, nature performs one of its most stirring symphonies—the summer storm.

Stratford forms city’s first girls softball league

Cindy J. Sinko August 7, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Women’s softball has deep roots in Perth County, with its beginnings dating back over a century.

Second annual Holmdale Pro Rodeo a roping good time

Submitted August 7, 2025Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The second annual Holmdale Pro Rodeo was held at Holmsdale Farm near Walkerton over the weekend. There was plenty of riding, roping, team penning, trick riding and more at the event.

Welcome home – Listowel’s heritage houses

Jessica Carter August 7, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

Over my next few articles, I will be showcasing some of the beautiful heritage homes in town and sharing what history I find on the people who lived in them.

Collaboration across agriculture has never mattered more

Ethan Wallace August 7, 2025Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

For farm leaders, the Canadian Federation of Agriculture’s (CFA) annual summer meeting is always a highlight on the calendar. It’s a chance to gather with other sector leaders from across the country, take stock of the current landscape, and work on charting a united path forward.

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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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Youth Unlimited organized annual Tour for Teen cycling event

Youth Unlimited held its annual Tour for Teens cycling event on Saturday, June 13.

Listowel community members participate in the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters

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.

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Robinson joins candidates running for council in Brockton

Candidates continue to register for the upcoming municipal election with Christine Robinson filing to run as a councillor in Brockton.

Math gains emerge in early grades as Bluewater board outlines achievement plans

CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) received updates on mathematics achievement efforts and a broader student achievement strategy during a governance standing committee meeting on June 2.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Breakfast and big rigs

The annual Firefighters Breakfast and Touch-a-Truck event in Walkerton on June 13 thrilled young and old alike – everything was there, from fire trucks and other emergency vehicles, to garbage trucks and industrial vehicles.

Brockton Council won’t pave the way for e-scooters

WALKERTON - Brockton is taking a “get tough” approach to e-scooters and similar mobility devices.

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Kick off fundraiser for the Belgrave’s accessible playground a hit

The Kick off to Summer fundraiser was dedicated to raising money to build an accessible playground at the Belgrave Community Centre. The event was held from June 12 to 14.

Township shares key message on updates to voter information registration

Township staff are sharing an important message with residents about the importance of checking and updating their voter information at www.registertovoteon.ca/ by August 12.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

Columnists

Kick off fundraiser for the Belgrave’s accessible playground a hit

By Cory Bilyea

The Kick off to Summer fundraiser was dedicated to raising money to build an accessible playground at the Belgrave Community Centre. The event was held from June 12 to 14.

Township shares key message on updates to voter information registration

By Cory Bilyea

Township staff are sharing an important message with residents about the importance of checking and updating their voter information at www.registertovoteon.ca/ by August 12.

Youth Unlimited organized annual Tour for Teen cycling event

By Submitted

Youth Unlimited held its annual Tour for Teens cycling event on Saturday, June 13.

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