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

Rachel Hammermueller October 1, 2026Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

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. 

Festival of Lanterns set for Oct. 30

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

This year’s Festival of Lanterns is scheduled for October 30. More details about the annual Halloween event are expected at a later date. 

Huron County Long-term care homes identify action items to respond to shifting landscape

Rachel Hammermueller October 1, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

This operational review, according to Mellors, focused on workforce challenges like recruitment and retention, aligning budget and processes with the treasury department, leadership structure adjustments – with the review making related subsequent recommendations. 

Huron Perth United HP United U14 Girls win Northers Youth Cup

Submitted October 1, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

GUELPH – Huron Perth United (HPU) U14 Girls are Northers Youth Cup Champions.

U16A Surge collects for Mount Forest Foodbank at first exhibition game

Submitted October 1, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

MOUNT FOREST – The U16A Surge team turned their first exhibition game against the Woolwich Wildcats in Mount Forest into a chance to collect food for the Mount Forest Food Pantry and raise money for the food bank.

Fair weather fun at 2026 Howick Fall Fair

Kelsey Bent October 1, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - There was plenty of fun to be had at the Howick Fall Fair on Sept. 26.

Trowbridge participates in seventh Terry Fox Run, hits $1,000 goal

Submitted October 1, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News

TROWBRIDGE – On Sunday, Sept. 20, the community of Trowbridge came together to support the Terry Fox Run.

Cyclones win both games over weekend

Nicole Beswitherick October 1, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL – The Listowel Cyclones had an outstanding weekend, winning two games with higher scores.

Howick revises workplace policy

Nicole Beswitherick October 1, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK – Revisions to the Respectful Workplace Policy in the township have been made at council’s Sept. 15 meeting, including changes to how complaints involving senior management or members of council are reported.

Local farmer opens new pig barn to community for Oct. 10 open house

Nicole Beswitherick October 1, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

LISTOWEL – A new hog barn near Listowel will open its doors to the public Oct. 10, giving community members a rare opportunity to see a modern pork operation from the inside.

Annual Take Back the Night rally gathers large crowd to end violence against women

Rachel Hammermueller September 24, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Stratford’s third annual Take Back the Night rally gathered a large crowd the evening of Sept. 18…

Local motorcycle club makes annual donations to feed school children

Rachel Hammermueller September 24, 2026Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Members of the local Independent Motorcycle Club toured to four local schools on Sept 18, donating…

Wingham’s 39th Terry Fox Run raises $42,000

Rachel Hammermueller September 24, 2026Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The annual event had 255 attendees, showing up to make a difference.

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…

North Huron extends fire dispatch service agreement

Rachel Hammermueller September 24, 2026Local News, Rural

North Huron council approved a one-year extension of the fire dispatch agreement with the Owen Sound Police Services board during their Sept. 21 meeting. 

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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. 

Walkerton Herald-Times Nov. 05 Turnbacks

From Nov. 9, 1988

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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

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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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