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Awards presented in memory of Corinne Louther

Submitted October 24, 2024Contests, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Two awards were presented on behalf of Corinne Louther following her passing in April of this year.

Turnbacks – Walkerton Herald-Times, October 24, 2024

Midwestern Newspapers October 24, 2024Contests, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Turnbacks from this edition of the Times, Oct. 21, 1992

Listowel Legion Poppy Campaign begins Oct. 25

Submitted October 24, 2024Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News

The annual Poppy Campaign of the Royal Canadian Legion will commence on Friday Oct. 25. 

Community Living holding Bowl Us Home fundraiser at DA Virtual Sports

Nicole Beswitherick October 17, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News

As part of a new campaign, Community Living North Perth (CLNP) will be collaborating with DA Virtual Sports for its Bowl Us Home fundraiser.

Loonie toonie auction supports United Way campaign

Submitted October 17, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

For a second year, Penny’s of Blyth is hosting a Loonie Toonie Auction in support of United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH)’s annual campaign.

Battle of the Badges set for this weekend

Submitted October 17, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

Annual fundraiser for Victim Services will see police and fire services battle it out at the rink.

Listowel’s CIBC Run For The Cure participants and volunteers gather at Memorial Park

Kelsey Bent October 10, 2024Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News

The run took place last Saturday, raising awareness for breast cancer.

County stewardship program returns for second year

Submitted October 10, 2024Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News

The Perth County Stewardship Program is back for a second year to support tree-planting projects and forest management plans across the region. 

Two North Perth residents receive Coronation Medals

Rachel Hammermueller October 10, 2024Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News

At a ceremony at Listowel’s Royal Canadian Legion Branch 259, twenty area citizens received King Charles III Coronation Medals. 

Taylor Swift tickets in United Way raffle

Submitted September 26, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

United Way Perth - Huron (UWPH) has announced a charity raffle offering two tickets to see Taylor Swift live in concert in Toronto on Nov. 23.

Brussels holds its 161st fall fair

Rachel Hammermueller September 26, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The 161st Brussels Fall Fair was held Sept. 17 and 18.

Rotary Stratford welcomes 27th annual Dragon Boat Festival set for Sept. 14 along the Avon

Submitted September 12, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner

The iconic Dragon Boat proudly stands  in the square, heralding the upcoming 27th annual Stratford Rotary Dragon Boat Festival.

Listowel 15U OBA wins OBA Championship

Submitted September 12, 2024Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

The Listowel 15U OBA team won the Ontario Baseball Association championship in Mitchell winning all five games they played in the provincial final tournament held Aug. 30 to Sept. 1. 

Listowel Agricultural Fair competition results

Submitted September 12, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News

One thing the 2024 Listowel Agricultural Fair is known for is its many competitions. This year saw many competitors trying their hand at unique parade floats to the pedal tractor pull. 

Walkerton card results – September 12

Submitted September 12, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Walkerton Herald-Times

Euchre results from Sept. 4 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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Perth County archives sees increase in inquiries, some linked to new citizenship law

STRATFORD – A recent report to Perth County council states Stratford-Perth Archives staff have responded to 2,021 queries via email/phone and in-person visits this year as of the middle of August. This is a 48 per cent increase over the same period in 2025.

2026 International Plowing Match media day

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

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Bruce County’s IPM enters final countdown

WALKERTON - With less than two weeks until the gates open, Bruce County's 2026 International Plowing Match is about 90 per cent complete.

Going Hog Wild: Mildmay fair packs three days of tradition and family fun

MILDMAY - Crowds packed the arena on opening night and lined the grounds through a weekend of sunshine as the 161st Mildmay Fall Fair mixed long-standing traditions with new memories, from crowning a new ambassador to cheering at the demolition derby.

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2026 International Plowing Match media day

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Media representatives get a taste of what’s in store at 2026 International Plowing Match

WALKERTON – On Sept. 11, media people got a taste of the excitement that’s building about the 2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo in Bruce County, just outside Walkerton.

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LWHA welcomes Dr. Isabella Graham to growing surgical program

Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) officials said in a media release they are continuing to strengthen its surgical program with the recruitment of Dr. Isabella Graham, who will join the organization as a general surgeon.

Mills back in court Oct. 26, completing program for charge

Mills, along with Duty Counsel Melissa Egan, provided an update to Justice of the Peace K. McNamara for Mills’ ongoing legal process, after the Central Huron resident was originally charged in connection with an altercation in February in Wingham.

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

Perth County archives sees increase in inquiries, some linked to new citizenship law

By Kelsey Bent

STRATFORD – A recent report to Perth County council states Stratford-Perth Archives staff have responded to 2,021 queries via email/phone and in-person visits this year as of the middle of August. This is a 48 per cent increase over the same period in 2025.

LWHA welcomes Dr. Isabella Graham to growing surgical program

By Submitted

Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) officials said in a media release they are continuing to strengthen its surgical program with the recruitment of Dr. Isabella Graham, who will join the organization as a general surgeon.

Mills back in court Oct. 26, completing program for charge

By Rachel Hammermueller

Mills, along with Duty Counsel Melissa Egan, provided an update to Justice of the Peace K. McNamara for Mills’ ongoing legal process, after the Central Huron resident was originally charged in connection with an altercation in February in Wingham.

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