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RALP initiative funds environmental projects on farmland

Cory Bilyea October 16, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

WROXETER - Are you a farmer with marginal/low-quality land, erosion-prone areas, or wet/unproductive field sections?

Horticultural Society hosts Thanksgiving event

Cory Bilyea October 16, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - The Wingham and District Horticultural Society held a special Thanksgiving event prior to its October regular meeting.

Lexi Johnston praised at council for CNE Ambassadorship title

Kelsey Bent October 16, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural

LISTOWEL - It was a family affair at the Oct. 6 North Perth Council meeting when Lexi Johnston was praised for her Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) Ambassadorship win.

Large drainage project to intersect Highway 23 re-routed around vital gas main at cost of over $830,000

Kelsey Bent October 16, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural

LISTOWEL - North Perth Council got its first look at an engineering report for the Harold Good Municipal Drain project, which recommends $833,900 in work.

Severance approved for Atwood Heritage Processing

Kelsey Bent October 16, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

LISTOWEL - According to a report to council on Oct. 6 by Perth County Planner Nathan Garland, a proposed severance, if approved by Perth County, will separate the two Atwood Heritage meat processing facilities.

Council approves Carson Farms severance despite staff recommendation to reject application

Kelsey Bent October 16, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural

LISTOWEL - A report by Perth County Planner Nathan Garland recommended denial of an application, from David Carson Farms and Auction Services Ltd., to sever a 50 acre horse farm, located on the north side of Perth Line 86, from the adjacent 100 acre agriculture field.

Howick municipal drain collapses under county road, causing crop damage to properties on Gorrie Line

Nicole Beswitherick October 16, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here is proceeding with a request for major improvement and extension by petition for municipal drain #20, currently causing damage on Gorrie Line.

Howick to be replacing Belmore Community Centre flooring

Nicole Beswitherick October 16, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here recently approved $1,895 to be taken from the recreation reserve fund to complete the Belmore Community Centre flooring replacement.

Witches Walk comes to an end after 14 years of frightening fundraising

Rachel Hammermueller October 9, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

After 14 years, the Atwood Witches Walk is coming to an end. Jackie McCourt, long-time event organizer and host confirmed the news to the Banner in early October about the annual all-ages walk through the local woods at Halloween. 

Listowel Wingham Hospital Alliance board meetings back in session

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

The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) has resumed its hospital board meetings following a   summer break.

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.

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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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F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

See all Listowel area articles.

South Bruce records incident-free start to 2026 in health and safety report

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce reported a strong start to 2026 in workplace health and safety, with no incidents, injuries or near-misses recorded across all municipal operations in the first quarter.

Bluewater board explores community partnerships for underused school space across region

CHESLEY -  Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) are looking to expand community use of school space, identifying 11 schools with available room for potential partnerships as part of ongoing planning efforts across Bruce and Grey counties.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Wing Fry Guys and Chepstow Lions Club donate $1,500 to Easter Seals

The Wing Fry Guys in conjunction with the Chepstow Lions Club have donated $1,500 to the Easter Seals.

Rotary Club of Walkerton supports local literacy

WALKERTON - The Rotary Club of Walkerton is proud to announce the successful completion of a community literacy initiative that provided more than 240 new books to local schools in the Walkerton area.

See all Walkerton area articles.

F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

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.

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Wing Fry Guys and Chepstow Lions Club donate $1,500 to Easter Seals

By Submitted

The Wing Fry Guys in conjunction with the Chepstow Lions Club have donated $1,500 to the Easter Seals.

F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

By Midwestern Newspapers

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

By Rachel Hammermueller

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

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