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Food

Local orchard marks fifth anniversary with tours, grill and farm store specials

Cory Bilyea July 2, 2026Food, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Maitside Orchard celebrated five years under owner Calvin Lichty on June 13.

Annual Listowel Firefighter’s Breakfast- a success

Heather MacEwen June 4, 2026Food, Listowel Banner, Local News

The Listowel Agricultural Hall was the scene of the annual Listowel Firefighters’ Breakfast over…

Taste of Togetherness attracts large crowd in inaugural year

Heather MacEwen June 4, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Food, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM – The first annual Taste of Togetherness festival was held May 30, at the Wingham Branch…

Listowel’s first ribfest coming May 22 – 24

Abigail Brubacher May 14, 2026Contests, Food, Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Agricultural Society is hosting its first annual ribfest from May 22 to 24.

Sweet times in Belmore at 56th Maple Syrup Festival

Heather MacEwen April 16, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Food, Local News, Music, Wingham Advance Times

BELMORE – The Annual Belmore Maple Syrup Festival catered to a large, enthusiastic crowd over…

Local Sunday Schools participate in Easter Lenten challenge

Submitted April 2, 2026Food, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham United Church Sunday School, Congregation and the Belgrave Knox United Churches had their Easter Lenten Challenge.

Listowel Lions Club’s Dinner in the Dark shines light on need for dog guide program

Rachel Hammermueller November 13, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Food, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

Attendees on Nov. 8 at Trinity United Church Hall ate dinner blindfolded to gain perspective for those living with visual impairment.

Homegrown Grocer fundraiser supports United Way’s work in North Huron

Submitted November 13, 2025Food, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Homegrown Grocer is teaming up with United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) to raise funds for UWPH’s local work, including the Northern Huron Connection Centre (NHCC).

Celebrate Local Flavours at the Launch of Abundance: Savouring the Flavours and Spirit of Huron County

Submitted November 6, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Food, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Come for the recipes, stay for the heart and discover the abundance that grows when a community comes together.

Pumpkinpalooza- Two days of Fall fun in Gowanstown

Heather MacEwen October 9, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Food, Listowel Banner, News

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United Way Perth-Huron kick off celebration at Character Square in Listowel

Heather MacEwen September 18, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Food, Listowel Banner, Local News, Music

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North Huron renews lease for complex concession booth

Cory Bilyea August 28, 2025Business, Food, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

North Huron Council approved a request from the Director of Recreation Kelly Steiss to renew the lease for the OMG Twisted Fries concession booth to operate for the 2025/26 ice season.

The Wingham Lions Club held a fundraising barbecue Aug. 15

Cory Bilyea August 21, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Food, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Lions Club held a fundraising barbecue on Fri. Aug. 15, serving up hamburgers, hot dogs…

LDSS students create farm stands representing Perth County for roadside display of local produce and goods

Rachel Hammermueller July 10, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Food, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

In late April, art and woodworking students at Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) began creating the design and structure of what would become five out of 10 total farm stands, housing local produce and goods in locations across Perth County. 

Maitland Terrace Retirement Home hosts Listowel 150th birthday BBQ

Rachel Hammermueller June 19, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Food, Listowel Banner, Local News

Residents dressed on theme for the early birthday celebration.

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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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Huron County parent tearfully begs trustees for AMDSB-operated before- and after-school programs

SEAFORTH - A third parent spoke to the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) of Trustees on June 23 about the struggles to secure childcare, particularly before and after school care. Two other parents have addressed the board on the topic during this past school year.

Gowanstown wedding barn owner requests tent permit extension, legal action a possibility

LISTOWEL - The owner of a converted bank barn – which was placed under an order to prohibit occupancy as a wedding venue from North Perth’s Chief Building Official (CBO) last November – is now seeking a tent permit extension to keep his business going and until he can afford to bring the structure i

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South Bruce to temporarily borrow reserve funds for growth-related infrastructure projects

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved the temporary use of municipal reserve funds to help finance nearly $472,000 in growth-related infrastructure costs while waiting for future development charge revenue to be collected.

South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

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South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

South Bruce welcomes new recreation and facilities manager

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has welcomed a new manager to lead the municipality’s recreation and facilities department as work continues on several projects.

See all Walkerton area articles.

New 911 dispatch software coming in October as county plans public education push

A new ambulance dispatch system coming to Huron County in October is expected to reduce lights-and-sirens runs and prioritize the sickest patients.

Second annual Spirit Walk held in Wingham June 13

The Wingham and Area Historical Society held its second annual Spirit Walk on June 13 at various…

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Editorial

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.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

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.

Columnists

South Bruce to temporarily borrow reserve funds for growth-related infrastructure projects

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved the temporary use of municipal reserve funds to help finance nearly $472,000 in growth-related infrastructure costs while waiting for future development charge revenue to be collected.

South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

South Bruce welcomes new recreation and facilities manager

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has welcomed a new manager to lead the municipality’s recreation and facilities department as work continues on several projects.

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