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Huron County OPP sees violent crime decrease in 2025, increase in drug crime

Rachel Hammermueller January 15, 2026Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron County OPP board met Dec. 15, 2025 where a report was included outlining crime statistics in the detachment area from Oct. - Dec. 2025. 

David Carson continues to bring beef auction sales to Milverton

Submitted January 15, 2026Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Rural

The name David Carson is well-known to farmers involved in livestock in Perth County and surrounding areas for decades.

More items now eligible for recycling collection

Midwestern Newspapers January 15, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

While area municipalities remain in charge of garbage collection, a new province-wide  approach to recycling should mean fewer trash bags to pick up at the curbside.

Wallace Minor Hockey holds annual memorial Wallace Fun Days Jamboree last weekend

Nicole Beswitherick January 15, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Sports

From Jan. 8-11, Wallace Minor Hockey held its 41st annual Bruce Williams Memorial Wallace Fun Days…

Howick Fire Department and Rolling Acres Grain commemorate new UTV vehicle

Nicole Beswitherick January 15, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

On Jan. 8, members of the Howick Fire Department met at Rolling Acres Grain Inc. in Belmore.

Beard rescinds retirement during critical time for MVCA

Cory Bilyea January 8, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Maitland Conservation (MC) General Manager/Secretary Treasurer Phil Beard has rescinded his plan to retire due to the provincial restructuring proposal for Conservation Authorities and the resulting uncertainty.

Huron-Bruce municipalities receive OCIF allocations

Submitted January 8, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Ontario government has announced a total of $21,185,778 in funding for infrastructure in Huron-Bruce. 

Anti-fraud experts say seniors in the crosshairs

Cory Bilyea January 8, 2026Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Elderly residents in Huron and South Bruce are losing hundreds of thousands of dollars to scams, from fake cryptocurrency investments to “grandparent” emergencies, local police and financial advisors warned at a recent anti‑fraud seminar held on Dec. 18 in Wingham.

MC pushes back on CA merger plan in ERO submission, warns of a whole new layer of red tape

Cory Bilyea January 8, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

During the Dec. 17 board meeting, members discussed their response to what they described as “leading questions” from the Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) sent to CAs across Ontario for their input on the proposed amalgamation.

Romance scam victim loses over $60,000; multiple intimate partner violence charges

Submitted January 8, 2026Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

A police report details that this latest incident involved an online dating app with an unknown person claiming to have financial problems, needing assistance. 

Dance Factory U8 Acro team receives banner recognizing competition

Submitted January 8, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Local News, Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

In December, a Wingham dance group received a banner recognizing their accomplishments in international competition in 2025.

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. 

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McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

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Cornerstone Thrift hosts ‘Community Partner Days’

Conerstone Thrift has organized "Community Partner Day" once every other month, where a not-for-profit organization from Listowel is able to help in store on a Saturday.

North Perth, county approve plan for Listowel Gardens

Perth County and North Perth councils gave approval to allow the Listowel Garden’s development, located on the west side of Listowel, to include condos.  

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South Bruce event connects visitors with local businesses through agritourism dinner

TEESWATER - Visitors gathered among the lavender fields at Essentially Lavender on July 12 for the annual Flavors of South Bruce dinner.

Businesses prepare for IPM arrival

BRUCE COUNTY - Businesses, agricultural groups and community organizations are preparing for the arrival of the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM)

See all Mildmay area articles.

Businesses prepare for IPM arrival

BRUCE COUNTY - Businesses, agricultural groups and community organizations are preparing for the arrival of the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM)

It’s official: construction on Saugeen Hospice begins

The official groundbreaking for Saugeen Hospice took place Wednesday, July 15, right on schedule.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council supports economic development through immigration

Council here carried a motion to support Huron County’s Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) program, for 2026-27.

HC Food Bank centre to host gala in South Huron on August 19

The Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre (HCFBDC), invites the community to its annual Better Together Gala.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

Columnists

South Bruce event connects visitors with local businesses through agritourism dinner

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - Visitors gathered among the lavender fields at Essentially Lavender on July 12 for the annual Flavors of South Bruce dinner.

Businesses prepare for IPM arrival

By Emily Bowen

BRUCE COUNTY - Businesses, agricultural groups and community organizations are preparing for the arrival of the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM)

Bruce County IPM preparations enter final stretch ahead of September event

By Emily Bowen

BRUCE COUNTY - With less than 70 days remaining before the 2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo, preparations are continuing across Bruce County...

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