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Howick to update IT services, offer hybrid council meetings

Nicole Beswitherick January 8, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here authorized the CAO/Clerk to engage Fort44 Inc., GHD and Wightman Telecom for the provision of fractional IT services, website design and to replace the current analog phone system.

Beautification committee asks for change in bylaw enforcement

Nicole Beswitherick January 8, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - At its Dec. 9 meeting, council here received a delegation from Howick’s Community Improvement and Beautification Committee about the idea of exploring the possibility of expanding the township’s bylaw enforcement time, budget and capabilities.

Howick Fire writes off two invoices, purchases extended warranty for new vehicle

Nicole Beswitherick January 8, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - At its Dec. 16 special council meeting, council here heard from Fire Chief Josh Kestner who brought two reports forward ahead of discussing the draft municipal budget.

Morris-Turnberry Council approves early tender for maintenace gravel project

Rachel Hammermueller December 25, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here approved Public Works to start a tender process for maintenance gravel and hot mix paving ahead of 2026 budget approval, at their Dec. 16 meeting. 

Coldest Night of the Year returns to Wingham in February

Submitted December 25, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is inviting residents of northern Huron to register for the fifth annual Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) walk.

Bhardwaj presents CIP report

Cory Bilyea December 25, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Economic Development Officer Ritu Bhardwaj presented an overview to North Huron Council on Dec. 15, updating them on the success of the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Applications.

Central Huron, North Huron agree to updated fire services financial model

Cory Bilyea December 25, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

North Huron Council received two reports from Director of Fire and Emergency Services Chad Kregar regarding cross-border fire services agreements.

Intimate Partner Violence information sessions coming to Perth County

Rachel Hammermueller December 25, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Police, Rural

The next initiative for those working at combatting the rising, sustained issue of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in Perth County is community information and education sessions, aimed at giving people the tools to recognize IPV and the resources available to help them. 

Maitland Terrace celebrates 40th anniversary, reminisces of home’s early years

Rachel Hammermueller December 25, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

Residents, volunteers and staff marked the 40th anniversary of Maitland Terrace Seniors Living Complex on Dec. 11 with cake and a history lesson.

It Takes A Village holds ‘money-less’ holiday-shopping night for community’s children

Rachel Hammermueller December 25, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

“Kids’ Festive Celebrations” at It Takes A Village downtown Listowel on Dec. 18 saw youngsters ‘moneyfree’ shop for gifts.

Morris-Turnberry discusses 11 per cent OPP billing increase for 2026

Rachel Hammermueller December 25, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Paying for Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) costs is going to “raise some eyebrows,” specifically at Morris-Turnberry this budget season, based on discussion at the regular council meeting on Dec. 16. 

Beautification committee asks council for change with bylaw enforcement

Nicole Beswitherick December 25, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - At its Dec. 9 meeting, council here received a delegation from Howick’s Community Improvement and Beautification Committee about the idea of exploring the possibility of expanding the township’s bylaw enforcement time, budget and capabilities.

Howick discusses changes to recycling program

Nicole Beswitherick December 25, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - At its Dec. 16 special budget meeting, council here heard a report from CAO/Clerk Caitlin Gillis about changes to recycling programming in Howick Township.

Howick’s draft budget proposes 6.196% tax rate increase

Nicole Beswitherick December 25, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here held a special meeting on Dec. 16 to review the first draft of its 2026 municipal budget.

Huron County OPP bake sale raises $600; Eight IPV charges for Huron East individual; Gorrie resident arrested

Submitted December 25, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Members of the Huron County OPP and support staff baked tasty treats which were donated and made available for purchase by all Huron OPP employees, a press release states.

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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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