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Huron youth receives 4-H Ontario Outstanding New Volunteer Award

Submitted October 9, 2025Contests, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

A Huron County youth is among the recipients of the 2025 4-H Ontario Outstanding New Volunteer Award, sponsored by Gay Lea Foods.

Request for Walt Disney family signage installation at Pioneer Conservation Area denied

Cory Bilyea October 9, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

A request from the Disney’s of Huron County Project Group to place a sign highlighting the Disney family’s connection to the area in Bluevale was denied after a lengthy discussion.

Maitland River Elementary School hosts Terry Fox Run

Cory Bilyea October 9, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

After a general assembly informing the children about Terry Fox and his legacy, the inspired runners made their way over to the track.

Visit the Huron Hospice Mending Café to help meet goals, donate

Submitted October 9, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Bring your items to the Huron Hospice Drop-in Mending Café, located in the Community Room at Huron Hospice Bender House, 37857 Huron Road, Clinton.

Diwali celebration set for Oct. 19

Cory Bilyea October 9, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron Seva Foundation, in partnership Huron County Immigration Partnership, recently announced their upcoming Diwali 2025 celebration, which will take place this year at F. E. Madill Secondary School.

Northern lights captured in Morris-Turnberry on Sept. 30

Submitted October 9, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

For approximately ten minutes around 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 30, northern lights, or aurora borealis,…

Indecent act charges at Lucknow music festival; online fraud results in $130K loss

Submitted October 9, 2025Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

On Aug. 23, at approximately 11:30 p.m., South Bruce OPP were conducting patrols at an event grounds property in Lucknow during a weekend-long music festival.

North Huron approves no-risk Wellhub agreement for fitness centre

Cory Bilyea October 9, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Township of North Huron is poised to join forces with Wellhub, a wellness program that links businesses with fitness centres to promote employee health.

Township asked to assume responsibility for conservation area in Howick

Nicole Beswitherick October 9, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

There is a petition of interest for Howick Township to assume responsibility of the Gorrie Conservation Area from the Maitland Conservation (MC). 

Montgomery Bus Lines holds a Stuff-A-Bus event at Wingham Foodland

Cory Bilyea October 9, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Montgomery Bus Lines held a Stuff-A-Bus event at the Wingham Foodland on Saturday, Oct. 4. This…

Fourth annual Tri-County Ag Machines and Memories Tour a popular Sunday outing

Heather MacEwen October 9, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Rural

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

North Perth hosts inaugural Fall Farm, Flavour and Foliage Tour

Submitted October 9, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural

LISTOWEL - The Municipality of North Perth celebrated the beauty and bounty of the region with the first-ever Fall Farm, Flavour and Foliage Tour held on Saturday, Sept. 27.

Howick to celebrate 170th homecoming in July 2026

Nicole Beswitherick October 9, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - The Township of Howick will be celebrating its 170th homecoming from July 2-5, 2026.

In photos: 2025 Howick Fall Fair

Kelsey Bent October 2, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - The Howick Fall Fair, held on Sept. 26 and 27, had something for everyone.

Listowel honours CNE Ambassador of the Fairs Lexi Johnston

Rachel Hammermueller October 2, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

Multiple dignitaries spoke, including local members of parliament and representatives from the Agricultural Society and the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE).

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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.

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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…

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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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