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Family health team offers cooking class with mindful eating, healthful foods

Heather MacEwen August 27, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Food, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM – Those participating in the Aug. 19 cooking class at the North Huron Wescast Community…

Listowel’s Night Market was packed

Rachel Hammermueller August 20, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The Listowel Night Market on Aug. 14 was packed with people of all ages taking in live music, food…

And with that, the 2026 Hayloft Music Festival comes to a close

Heather MacEwen August 20, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Music

LISTOWEL – With a successful second year of the Hayloft Music Festival under Listowel’s belt, impressions of the event continue to reverberate around the region.

“Colour Is…” opens at Blyth Festival Art Gallery featuring 28 artists, encourages communication through colour

Rachel Hammermueller August 20, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

In red-rimmed glasses, Percival taught the audience that colour is something people aren’t having conversations about – but should be. 

Huron plowing match coming to Morris-Turnberry in its ninety-eighth year

Rachel Hammermueller August 13, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The 98th Annual Huron County Ploughing Match will be in Huron County Aug. 20-21, at 41936 Howick-Turnberry Road, Morris-Turnberry.

McKee Tattoo in downtown Wingham holds tenth anniversary celebration Aug. 7

Rachel Hammermueller August 13, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Business, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

“This day is also dedicated to the memory of our founder, Sheldon McKee,” a social media post from the business details.

Country, Rock meet for second Hayloft Music Festival in Listowel

Heather MacEwen August 13, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Music

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‘Off-Island Odyssey’ brings a new style of comedy to Blyth stage

Denny Scott August 13, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The fifth and final premier of the Blyth Festival  2026 season, Off-Island Odyssey, brings a unique perspective to the Blyth Festival stage through a unique style of performance.

Wroxeter sunset boating

Kelsey Bent August 6, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Nearly 30 boats set off to catch golden hour on the river in a variety of watercraft.

Country and Rock worlds meet

Heather MacEwen August 6, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Music

Headlining the 2026 Hayloft Music Festival over the weekend were Kip Moore (left), taking the stage…

Last Mayor of Rusty River offers comedic take on council capers

Patrick Raftis August 6, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Last Mayor of Rusty River, currently on stage on the Blyth Festival offers audiences a comedic look behind the scenes of a rural council chambers – a bit of well-timed fun for the voters in the crowd before the serious business of municipal elections set to take place across Ontario this fall.

Ottens says Return to Grace offers an authentic Elvis concert experience

Marlene Ottens July 30, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Listowel Banner, Music, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Do you remember when you heard that Elvis Presley died? I was 15 and although it was shocking, I…

‘Hitched’ to music: hometown talent rises to the surface, locks in for Hayloft

Heather MacEwen July 23, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Music, News

LISTOWEL – This year’s Hayloft hometown musical injection comes with a hitch- being at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex grounds when rock day kicks off. Opening up the event on day two of the festival is local band, Hitched.

HC Food Bank centre to host gala in South Huron on August 19

Submitted July 16, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre (HCFBDC), invites the community to its annual Better Together Gala.

Howick homecoming fireworks cap off a weekend of celebrations

Submitted July 16, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The community of Howick marked its 170th anniversary earlier this month and local photographer Liz…

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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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Maitland Conservation aquatic health study states the system is ‘under immense stress’

WROXETER – “Our initial analysis and our impressions suggest a system that is under immense stress, and it requires targeted strategic action to improve its robustness to ensure it provides the foundation of healthy watersheds,” Maitland Conservation Watershed Ecologist, Erin Gouthro said.

North Perth Council wants baseball diamond included in West End Development

LISTOWEL – After public consultation has been included from the two open house events held in June, council got to see revised plans for the West End Development.

See all Listowel area articles.

Grey Normanby’s Carmen Ward crowned 2026-27 Ontario Queen of the Furrow

WALKERTON – Carmen Ward was crowned the 2026-27 Ontario Queen of the Furrow on Sept. 25, earning the provincial title after competing alongside young women from across Ontario in interviews, speeches and plowing.

Landowners say trail approval ignored earlier objections

TEESWATER – Landowners along Sideroad 30 say they have dealt with ATV riders crossing their properties, damaging fences and disturbing their farms for years – long before the road was officially opened as an ATV trail this past summer.

See all Mildmay area articles.

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.

Saugeen Children’s Village makes presentation to county council

WALKERTON – Marilyn Rosner and Al Leach of Saugeen Children’s Safety Village, located at the Sulphur Spring Conservation Area south of Hanover, made a presentation to Bruce County Council on Sept. 17.

See all Walkerton area articles.

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

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

Council discusses school safety signs for Anabaptist schools

A topic heard often at this time of year, school safety was discussed during Huron County’s council meeting Sept. 23.

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

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

By Rachel Hammermueller

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

Council discusses school safety signs for Anabaptist schools

By Rachel Hammermueller

A topic heard often at this time of year, school safety was discussed during Huron County’s council meeting Sept. 23.

Huron County OPP saw 131 collisions in summer months, decrease in violent crime

By Rachel Hammermueller

Each time the Huron County OPP board meets, the detachment commander provides data tables of the latest in local crime occurrences. At their Sept. 21 meeting, Inspector Laura Lee Brown’s report paints a picture of July and August in the county, and the charges put forth from Huron County OPP. 

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