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Wingham’s Jo English celebrates 107th birthday

Cory Bilyea June 25, 2026Local News, Wingham Advance Times

 Long-time Wingham Hospital Auxiliary member Jo English celebrated her 107th birthday with well…

Vance Fund contributes over $85,000 for ultrasound

Submitted June 25, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham and District Hospital Foundation recently announced a contribution of $85,170 from the Leland and Thora Vance Fund, administered through the Kitchener Waterloo Community Foundation. 

North Huron sets summer schedule for Wingham, Blyth resurfacing

Cory Bilyea June 25, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

North Huron Council is moving ahead with a multi-year resurfacing program in Wingham and Blyth, with work set to begin this summer and wrap up by the end of September, councillors heard this week.

Eastdale Public School hosts annual end-of-year Fun Fair

Nicole Beswitherick June 25, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL - Listowel Eastdale Public School held its end-of-year Fun Fair on June 19 at the school grounds.

Milverton’s Sully Kipfer drafted by OHL Sarnia Sting

Nicole Beswitherick June 25, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

Sixteen-year-old Sully Kipfer has been playing hockey for over a decade and recently received a call telling him he was drafted in the 15th round by the Ontario Hockey League’s (OHL) Sarnia Sting.

Brockton Council to focus on new arena build for Walkerton

Pauline Kerr June 24, 2026Local News, Mildmay Town Crier, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - Brockton has spent years, and considerable time and effort, debating whether to refurbish or replace the current arena, which was constructed in 1972. As of June 23, the debate was over – council has decided to focus on a new build.

Kick off fundraiser for the Belgrave’s accessible playground a hit

Cory Bilyea June 18, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Kick off to Summer fundraiser was dedicated to raising money to build an accessible playground at the Belgrave Community Centre. The event was held from June 12 to 14.

Township shares key message on updates to voter information registration

Cory Bilyea June 18, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Township staff are sharing an important message with residents about the importance of checking and updating their voter information at www.registertovoteon.ca/ by August 12.

Anishinaabe art installation opens in Blyth ahead of documentary screening

Submitted June 18, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

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North Huron, Waste Management host open house explaining upcoming changes to local garbage and recycling programs

Cory Bilyea June 18, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Township of North Huron, in coordination with Waste Management (WM) and Circular Materials, is transitioning to wheeled carts with the rollout of the new automated collection beginning on July 21.

Memorial walk for Joey Havers raises funds for Wingham Hospital

Cory Bilyea June 18, 2026Local News, Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The event brought the community together to keep Joey’s memory alive.

In Photos: 2026 Teddy Bear Play Day

Patrick Raftis June 18, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL - The annual North Perth Teddy Bear Family Playday was held on June 12. The event, hosted by North Perth Early On in Listowel Memorial Park, featured a wide range of activities presented by various community groups. 

Councillors clash over spending on cell mapping

Cory Bilyea June 18, 2026Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

GODERICH – County councillors traded shots over the price of better cell service Tuesday, as one…

Work continues on plan to protect unstable bluffs

Cory Bilyea June 18, 2026Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

WROXETER – Maitland Conservation Supervisor of Planning and Regulation Patrick Huber-Kidby…

Committee shakeup at Huron County includes loss of economic development board

Cory Bilyea June 18, 2026Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

GODERICH – Huron County Council has approved a restructuring of its boards and committees amid…

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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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Seven Trailblazing women share their stories at library event

LISTOWEL – Parkview Gardens hosted a full turnout for the North Perth Public Library’s Tell Me a Story; Trailblazing Women event on Oct. 15.

Bill 125 proposed to reduce appeal, availability of vapour products to youth

STRATFORD – The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health received a letter in its correspondence regarding support for Bill 125 at its Oct. 9 meeting.

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New garbage collection contract to go out for bids

TEESWATER – A new curbside garbage collection contract is being put out for bids after the current provider plans to end service Dec. 31, with several smaller communities potentially gaining collection for the first time. 

Students take part in province-wide mock municipal election

HANOVER – More than 140,000 students across Ontario took part in a parallel municipal and school board election this fall, including students learning about the candidates and democratic process in communities across Bruce and Grey counties.

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Ellis claims top prize in TV Bingo

BRUCE – Fran Ellis of Walkerton claimed the highest-value prize in the Wightman Rotary TV Bingo last week. 

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Wingham Legion members speak to their place in community, as Branch 180 celebrates a century of service

In the heart of Wingham sit Jim and Cheryl Saint, at a table in the lower level of Branch 180 Wingham – Royal Canadian Legion. They’re reminiscing about their combined nearly 80 years as members of this legion, both following in the footsteps of their veteran fathers.

Memories of Wingham: Roger Burchill shares close calls

Everyone has their problems, but Roger Burchill has had more than his share. He recalls some close calls and also some real tragedies. He recently shared them in his own words.

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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.”

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Wingham Legion members speak to their place in community, as Branch 180 celebrates a century of service

By Rachel Hammermueller

In the heart of Wingham sit Jim and Cheryl Saint, at a table in the lower level of Branch 180 Wingham – Royal Canadian Legion. They’re reminiscing about their combined nearly 80 years as members of this legion, both following in the footsteps of their veteran fathers.

Memories of Wingham: Roger Burchill shares close calls

By Submitted

Everyone has their problems, but Roger Burchill has had more than his share. He recalls some close calls and also some real tragedies. He recently shared them in his own words.

The Maitland Scare Path was a creepy start into Halloween

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Maitland Scare Path in Wingham was a creepy start into the Halloween weekend. At nightfall Oct.…

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