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OPP seeking help in sexual assault investigation in Palmerston

Submitted June 12, 2025Listowel Banner, Police

PALMERSTON - The Wellington County OPP are seeking assistance to identify a suspect in a sexual assault investigation on Whites Junction trail north of Palmerston on May 25.

2025 BELMORE HOMECOMING

Submitted June 12, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The countdown is in progress for Belmore’s 2025 Homecoming. “The Hamlet with Heart” is looking festive as June 20 approaches. Homecoming decorations and volunteers sporting their colourful shirts are evident whenever you’re in the area.

South Bruce Vintage Tractor Tour marks 25 years since inception, set for Father’s Day

Submitted June 12, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

For the past 25 years, for many, it has been a trip down memory lane on Father’s Day as community members far and wide reminisce about “the good ol’ days” while admiring the vintage tractors.  

The Wingham BIA thanks volunteers for weed trimming along Josephine Street

Submitted June 12, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham BIA is thanking volunteers for helping out with weed trimming along Josephine Street on…

Huron Waves Music Festival returns with celebration of music, nature and Canadian Heritage

Submitted June 12, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Huron Waves Music Festival returns with Discovery Through Music, a week-long celebration that invites audiences of all ages to engage deeply with the natural world, cultural storytelling, and transformative music from June 13 to 21. 

Area holds status with province’s second-lowest unemployment rate

Submitted June 12, 2025Listowel Banner, News

WALKERTON - In May, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region dropped by 0.3 percentage points to 3.9%.

Doughnut fundraiser set to benefit 170th Howick Homecoming in 2026

Submitted June 12, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - While sharing good news and celebrations during its June 3 meeting, council here discussed a doughnut fundraiser happening this month as the start of fundraising for Howick’s homecoming next year.

VON’s Ontario Student Nutrition Program enhances cultural responsiveness in school food programs

Submitted June 12, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

HURON/PERTH - Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Ontario Student Nutrition Program (OSNP) Southwest Region is proud to announce the continued expansion of its Cultural Enhancement project that includes diverse and culturally relevant menu items and resources throughout the Southwest region.

Boundary Roasting Co. partners with Agriculture Wellness Ontario to support mental health in the farming community

Submitted June 12, 2025Business, Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

LISTOWEL - A new partnership between Boundary Roasting Co. and  Agriculture Wellness Ontario is offering Ontarians the opportunity to contribute to the positive  mental health and well-being of the province’s agricultural community through their morning cup of joe.

Bruce County and local municipalities hold evacuation and reception centre training

Submitted June 12, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Emergencies can strike at any time, and being prepared is essential to ensure the safety and well-being of our communities.

South Bruce Vintage Tractor Tour celebrating 25 Years on June 15

Submitted June 12, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

SOUTH BRUCE - For the past 25 years, for many, it has been a trip down memory lane on Father’s Day as community members far and wide reminisce about “the good ol’ days” while admiring the vintage tractors.  

Police seek witnesses to motorcycle collision

Submitted June 12, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

ARRAN-ELDERSLIE - South Bruce OPP are asking the public for information about a motorcycle collision on June 7, at approximately 1:56 p.m., in Arran-Elderslie that sent the 63-year-old driver to hospital with injuries.

Huron-Perth Women’s Institute annual meeting includes speakers on genealogy, herb growing

Submitted June 12, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

HURON-PERTH - The hostesses from Magestic and Walton Women’s Institute welcomed members to the recent Huron-Perth WI District Annual Meeting.

Huron Fringe Birding Festival group visits Folmer Gardens

Shannon Wood June 12, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - The Cargill and Greenock Swamp Promotional Association partnered with Brian Folmer of Folmer Gardens to host a day-long hike for 23 attendees with the Huron Fringe Birding Festival. 

Walkerton senior cards results, June 4

Submitted June 12, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Euchre results from Wednesday, June 4 in the seniors’ room at the Walkerton Library

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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.

Editorial

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.

Columnists

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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