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Huron OPP report increase in winter charges

Rachel Hammermueller April 23, 2026Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Motor vehicle collisions saw a decrease of 8.5 per cent, with two fatal injuries, 15 non-fatal injuries, and 167 incidents resulting in damage to property only. 

Shipwrecks of Bruce County: Storm smashes “Kaloolah” at Southampton

Submitted April 23, 2026Opinion, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The sidewheeler Kaloolah was one of the most famous steamers of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay.

Province announces $4.3 million for Huron and Perth health teams

Rachel Hammermueller April 23, 2026Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The provincial government announced $4.3 million for Huron and Perth Counties to assist in attaching over 10,000 patients to primary care.

Council considering election bylaws before nominations

Rachel Hammermueller April 23, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

As the municipality and Huron County prepare for municipal elections, council here is doing house-keeping by directing staff to return a bylaw for consideration, which outlines election sign regulations. 

Council approves rezoning request for Masonic Lodge building in Wingham

Cory Bilyea April 23, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

A public meeting was held during the North Huron regular council meeting on Apr. 20 to gather feedback on a rezoning request to renovate the historic Masonic Lodge into accessible housing units, adding to the town’s housing stock while re-purposing a building that sees dwindling use.

Teeswater CWL celebrates 70 Years

Submitted April 23, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Teeswater Catholic Woman’s League (CWL)celebrated 70 years on April 12. The parish-based organization was officially chartered in 1956. 

Howick Council approves zoning bylaw amendment

Nicole Beswitherick April 23, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Huron County Planner Sarah Kurtz brought back a report to council regarding the 2026 housekeeping amendment to the Howick zoning bylaw at its April 7 meeting.

Council to re-enter five-year term with Aird and Berlis LLP

Nicole Beswitherick April 23, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Aird and Berlis LLP in Toronto has been appointed as the integrity commissioner for the township here for a five year term beginning March 1, 2026 and ending on March 31, 2031.

Howick Council approves purchase of new front-end sweeper

Nicole Beswitherick April 23, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - At council’s April 7 meeting, Manager of Recreation and Facilities Brady Ropp presented three reports.

Morris-Turnberry permits over $9 million in construction value since beginning of year

Rachel Hammermueller April 16, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

At its April 7 meeting, council here received reports from both bylaw and building departments, with bylaw complaints shifting from a trend of dog-related complaints over the past year – although still present – to the majority being human-centred.

Morris-Turnberry passes budget, approves 4.88% tax rate increase

Rachel Hammermueller April 16, 2026Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The 2026 budget was passed by council on April 7, establishing a 4.88 per cent municipal tax rate increase for residents of Morris-Turnberry; for the average, single-family home, estimated taxes are $3,885.15, an increase of $140.25 from 2025.  

Memories of Wingham: Randy Zinn looks back on life and business

Submitted April 16, 2026Columns, Opinion, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Local resident Randy Zinn shares his recollections in the latest in our Memories of Wingham and area series, courtesy of the Wingham and Area Historical Society.

LWHA seeking individuals to join volunteer board of directors

Submitted April 16, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Alliance officials stated in a press release on April 13 they are accepting applications from individuals with a variety of backgrounds, including those with lived experience as patients or care partners. 

Perth County weighs the options between Notice of Intent, permit processes for revised tree injury bylaw

Kelsey Bent April 16, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Rural

STRATFORD - The bulk of the nearly three-hour-long Perth County Council meeting on April 2 was spent discussing changes to the tree injury bylaw, specifically whether a notice of intent or permit process should be used, or not.

Denny Scott photo One of the driving factors in why he plans to run for the leadership of the federal NDP, and plans to join the NDP with the Green party, is to think about the children of the country according to Lucknow-area farmer Tony McQuail. He said politicians need to think about the future, and the children that will inherit the country, and do better to represent everyone.

McQuail says Lewis holds similar values over some issues after election

Denny Scott April 16, 2026News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Long-time New Democratic Party (NDP) supporter, political activist and organic farmer Tony McQuail may not have won the federal NDP leadership race, but he feels he was heard, especially by new leader Avi Lewis.

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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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Province announces $4.3 million for Huron and Perth health teams

The provincial government announced $4.3 million for Huron and Perth Counties to assist in attaching over 10,000 patients to primary care.

Local unemployment rates rise to 5.3%

WALKERTON - The unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased in March by 0.2 percentage points to 5.3% yet remained the lowest unemployment rate in the province for the past three months.

See all Listowel area articles.

Proposed boundary change, budget planning updates headline school board committee agenda

CHESLEY - A proposed revision to French Immersion boundaries and updates on budget planning for the 2026–2027 school year were among the items discussed at a recent Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) committee meeting.

South Bruce approves ball diamond funding, pool filter replacement

TEESWATER - South Bruce council approved a series of recreation and facilities decisions at its April 14 meeting, including a budget amendment to support improvements at the Mildmay Medical Clinic baseball diamond and the purchase of new equipment for the Teeswater Culross Pool.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Brockton’s dog park may be moving from Lobies Park to new location

WALKERTON - Brockton’s dog park was years in the planning before a location in Lobies Park was selected for a pilot project that’s still underway. After two years, there’s still work to be done, and that work may involve a new location.

Brockton’s Jackson Huber honoured for making his acting dream come true

BROCKTON - Jackson Huber is a young Brockton student with a dream of becoming an actor.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council approves rezoning request for Masonic Lodge building in Wingham

WINGHAM – A public meeting was held during the North Huron regular council meeting on Apr. 20 to…

Phantom of the Opera silent film with live organ coming to Wingham United Church

WINGHAM – For families wondering if a nearly 100-year-old black‑and‑white silent film can…

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Where’s the chaos? The surveillance state? Mind-controlling drugs?

We awoke Tuesday morning in a world unlike any we had seen before: one in which a federal party didn’t win a majority but slowly, steadily built its way up to one - and then kind of won one in a by-election.

Hurting with you: our community

Last Tuesday, the staff here at Midwestern Newspapers spent the day doing what I will always call the worst part of the job – reporting on tragedy.

Finding a place to rest this lent season

During this Lent season, through the Lectio 365 Prayer App, I have been following along with…

Columnists

No injuries, minor damage in Britespan fire

By Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM - The Fire Department of North Huron was called to Britespan on North Street in Wingham on Wed. Apr. 15 for a smoldering fire in a dust collector.

Council approves rezoning request for Masonic Lodge building in Wingham

By Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM – A public meeting was held during the North Huron regular council meeting on Apr. 20 to…

Phantom of the Opera silent film with live organ coming to Wingham United Church

By Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM – For families wondering if a nearly 100-year-old black‑and‑white silent film can…

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