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Rural

Heffer plans to delegate new powers

Midwestern Newspapers May 15, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Reeve Paul Heffer plans to avoid using strong mayor powers granted to him by the province.

Morris-Turnberry backs Howick on frustrations with new utility poles

Rachel Hammermueller May 15, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here approved a motion to endorse a letter from Howick Township addressed to multiple government officials, including MPP Lisa Thompson and Premier Doug Ford, concerning the installation of new utility poles for high speed internet. 

Local families celebrate Mother’s Day at Meeting Place Organic Farm

Cory Bilyea May 15, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Meeting Place Organic Farm held its annual Mother’s Day open house and seedling sale on the weekend.

Wingham & District Hospital Auxiliary purchased new equipment, looks to future needs

Submitted May 15, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham & District Hospital Auxiliary purchased a tilt wheelchair, a Sara Steady, and a…

Wingham hospital foundation supports $2.3 million in equipment

Submitted May 15, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham & District Hospital Foundation are giving thanks to the generosity of local families, businesses, and community partners, and recently announced it has provided $2.3 million in critical support to the Wingham & District Hospital for the 2024–2025 fiscal year.

Crime Stoppers Huron Perth looking for board members

Rachel Hammermueller May 15, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Crime Stoppers is on the hunt for new board members, and more representation from across the two counties.

Huron, Perth counties launch new mental health crisis support pathways

Submitted May 15, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

According to Statistics Canada (2023): Approximately 12 individuals die by suicide each day, translating to around 4,500 lives lost annually.

Morris-Turnberry addresses repairs to major damage on Salem Road

Rachel Hammermueller May 15, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

At its May 6 meeting, council here heard from Director of Public Works Mike Alcock about damage to Salem Road, and options for repair. 

Medical students experience rural life during Discovery Week

Submitted May 15, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural

Medical students from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University will begin their learning and training with at Listowel Memorial Hospital and Wingham & District Hospital during Discovery Week 2025.

Howick discusses North Perth school boundary review

Nicole Beswitherick May 15, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural

At its April 29 meeting, council here pulled the minutes from the recent Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) meeting, focussing on its boundary review.

Listowel Fair Ambassador Lexi Johnston wins ‘25-26 District 8 title

Submitted May 15, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

Listowel Fair Ambassador Lexi Johnston was recently chosen as the District 8 Fair Ambassador for the 2025-26 year.

New water, wastewater agreement finally sealed

Cory Bilyea May 8, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

After six years of negotiations, the Township of North Huron and the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, two districts that share several services, have finally reached a cross-border agreement regarding water and sewer hookups.

Wingham Sunday School and congregation donates 450 lbs. of goods to North Huron Food Share

Submitted May 8, 2025Food, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham United Church Sunday School and congregation donated approximately 450 lbs. of food and…

F.E. Madill hosts information night on human trafficking of youth

Rachel Hammermueller May 8, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

As part of the latest push to raise awareness around the locally rising threat of human trafficking, F.E. Madill Secondary School held an information night on Apr. 29, with gymnasium seats filled with listeners across age demographics.

Morris-Turnberry authorize internet, phone voting for 2026 election

Rachel Hammermueller May 8, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here passed a bylaw authorizing internet and telephone voting for the 2026 municipal election, during its April 22 meeting. 

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Local indoor yard sale approaching finale after 35 years

LISTOWEL – A popular long-running indoor yard sale is set to draw to a close with its final sale…

Crime Stoppers Huron Perth looking for board members

Crime Stoppers is on the hunt for new board members, and more representation from across the two counties.

See all Listowel area articles.

Council learns about development charges, Coun. Goetz against them

During a special educational council meeting focused on development charges, South Bruce Coun. Jeff Goetz railed against the implementation of such charges.

The Un-credible Trump

Canada’s newly re-elected Prime Minister Mark Carney seems to have gained his new mandate largely on the belief among voters he is best positioned to deal with the literally existential threat posed to Canada by US President Donald Trump.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Co-ed Wooden Bat Baseball Tournament held at Bluevale ball park

Bluevale Community Committee members Wayne Whalen and Tyler Hallahan held a Co-ed Wooden Bat…

McHappy Day in Wingham saw local names participating in this year’s fundraising event

Several local volunteers joined the Josephine Street location to help with the single largest McDonald’s fundraising day of the year.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

We cannot overlook our own issues

The recent federal election had the highest voter turnout in decades. It seems Canadians took notice when the American president took to sniping at our prime minister, calling him Governor Trudeau, and Canada the 51st state.

Fort44 in Teeswater is focused on the local connection

On Clinton Street, Fort44 Inc.’s office sits just beyond the 44th parallel – a geographical nod to the IT company’s local mentality. 

A glimpse of The Great War through the headlines of Perth County 

 The town of Listowel was a young 39-year-old when WWI broke out in Europe, and those living among the quiet pastoral fields of Perth County and the many communities within it sent their loved ones to places unknown for King and country, their lives immortalized by ink on page. 

Columnists

Co-ed Wooden Bat Baseball Tournament held at Bluevale ball park

By Cory Bilyea

Bluevale Community Committee members Wayne Whalen and Tyler Hallahan held a Co-ed Wooden Bat…

McHappy Day in Wingham saw local names participating in this year’s fundraising event

By Cory Bilyea

Several local volunteers joined the Josephine Street location to help with the single largest McDonald’s fundraising day of the year.

Local indoor yard sale approaching finale after 35 years

By Heather MacEwen

LISTOWEL – A popular long-running indoor yard sale is set to draw to a close with its final sale…

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