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Agriculture

Palmerston Agricultural Society hosts sixth annual vintage tractor, farm equipment tour

Nicole Beswitherick October 8, 2026Agriculture, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Agricultural Society hosted its sixth annual vintage tractor and farm equipment tour on Oct. 4.

IPM marks Year of the Woman Farmer

Emily Bowen October 8, 2026Agriculture, Mildmay Town Crier, News

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.

Farm Frolic opens doors to wide variety of county creations, landscapes, products

Rachel Hammermueller October 1, 2026Agriculture, Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron County Farm Frolic on Sept. 19 charted a map to several farm open houses, from longhorn cattle to wineries to pumpkin patches.

The 163rd Brussels Fall Fair had the classics: agriculture, pumpkins and a parade

Rachel Hammermueller September 24, 2026Agriculture, Arts & Entertainment, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The 163rd Brussels Fall Fair was held Sept. 15 and 16, with the theme ‘Show It, Sew It, Grow…

Listowel Agricultural Society honours fair volunteers and sponsors; private showing of We Lend a Hand: The Forgotten Story of Ontario Farmerettes

Heather MacEwen September 24, 2026Agriculture, Arts & Entertainment, Food, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

LISTOWEL – A special evening honoring Listowel Fair volunteers and sponsors was held at the…

2026 International Plowing Match media day

Heather MacEwen September 17, 2026Agriculture, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

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

75 years young

Denny Scott September 17, 2026Agriculture, Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Maitland Conservation, also known as The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority, celebrated its 75th anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 13 in Brussels with River Fest. Originally scheduled last month, the event was pushed due to inclement weather.

Fall Farm Frolic open doors to explore Huron County farms, food and arts

Submitted September 3, 2026Agriculture, Arts & Entertainment, Business, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

This free, self-guided event will open the gates at seven farms and agricultural businesses across Huron County.

Conservation consolidation limits representation for local counties

Denny Scott August 27, 2026Agriculture, Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

After months of pushback from local lower- and upper-tier councils, the Province of Ontario released the ‘Improving Ontario’s Conservation Authority System’ document, detailing the amalgamation of the province’s conservation authorities.

Select Your Region

“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.

See all Mildmay area articles.

WDCS walks for Terry Fox

WALKERTON - Students at Walkerton District Community School take part in a Terry Fox Run on Oct. 2.

Medication misuse campaign highlights proper way to dispose of medication

OWEN SOUND – Grey Bruce Public Health is teaming up with the Owen Sound Attack for a fourth straight year on a campaign to remind residents that the safest way to dispose of expired or unused medications is to return them to a pharmacy.

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.”

Columnists

WDCS walks for Terry Fox

By Emily Bowen

WALKERTON - Students at Walkerton District Community School take part in a Terry Fox Run on Oct. 2.

Medication misuse campaign highlights proper way to dispose of medication

By Pauline Kerr

OWEN SOUND – Grey Bruce Public Health is teaming up with the Owen Sound Attack for a fourth straight year on a campaign to remind residents that the safest way to dispose of expired or unused medications is to return them to a pharmacy.

Police seek assistance with cable theft from Bruce Road 3

By Submitted

BROCKTON – South Bruce OPP is asking the public for help in identifying a vehicle and suspects after a theft of telecommunications cable in Brockton on Sept. 28.

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