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Councillors clash over spending on cell mapping

Cory Bilyea June 18, 2026Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

GODERICH – County councillors traded shots over the price of better cell service Tuesday, as one…

Work continues on plan to protect unstable bluffs

Cory Bilyea June 18, 2026Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

WROXETER – Maitland Conservation Supervisor of Planning and Regulation Patrick Huber-Kidby…

Committee shakeup at Huron County includes loss of economic development board

Cory Bilyea June 18, 2026Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

GODERICH – Huron County Council has approved a restructuring of its boards and committees amid…

Hate-motivated vandalism of school Pride flag poles in Perth County, OPP seeking information

Rachel Hammermueller June 18, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Police, Rural

Over the weekend of June 13-14, flag poles at Elma Township Public School, Central Perth Elementary School, North Easthope Public School, and Mornington Central Public School, which were flying the Pride flag, were cut down and vandalized.

Regional track and field see local schools compete at F.E. Madill

Rachel Hammermueller June 11, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted junior and senior elementary school students for their annual…

New sign in Bluevale tells story of Walt Disney’s local connection

Rachel Hammermueller June 11, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

A permanent historical information sign at the junction of Clyde Street and Morris Street in Bluevale tells the story of the famous family in the region..

Huron County OPP Torch Run raises over $5,000

Rachel Hammermueller June 11, 2026Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Participants set off from Maitland River Community Church in downtown Wingham June 3 for the…

Distracted driving, seatbelt charges prevalent in county over spring

Rachel Hammermueller June 11, 2026Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The county, according to the report, saw decreases in motor vehicle collisions and violent crime, with increases in traffic-related charges and certain drug crimes. 

Huron Hospice appeals to municipality for help funding two hospice beds

Rachel Hammermueller June 11, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

At its June 2 meeting, council here heard a delegation on behalf of Huron Hospice, and the urgent need for support to increase bed counts.

Nuclear Innovation Institute CEO: ‘A rural region can shape national policy’

Pauline Kerr June 11, 2026News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Jessica Linthorne, president and CEO of the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) presented the 2025 annual report to Bruce County Council on June 4.

Huron-Perth District Women’s Institute district meeting featured Blyth Festival Theatre keynote speaker

Rachel Hammermueller June 4, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Guest speaker Rachael King, general manager of Blyth Festival Theatre, gave attendees a behind-the-scenes look into the expansive world of rural theatre which produces art that often travels to the international stage.

Lack of healthcare provider knowledge a barrier to care for 2SLGBTQIA+ residents of Perth, Huron Counties

Rachel Hammermueller June 4, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Unlike doctors, there is no shortage of headlines of rural healthcare as of late. Besides the urgent need for healthcare professionals locally, provincially and nationally, studies are looking deeper into specifics.

Flag raising kicks off Pride Month in North Perth

Rachel Hammermueller June 4, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

The Pride flag rose at the North Perth Municipal Office on June 1 to mark the start of Pride Month. North Perth Mayor Todd Kasenberg opened the event with the above comment, speaking to the community he hopes continues to be built here, one of inclusivity.

Western University medical students experience Wingham for Discovery Week

Nicole Beswitherick June 4, 2026Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - Three Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry students from Western University made their way to Wingham last week (May 25-28) for Discovery Week 2026, observing at the Wingham and District Hospital.

Property, violent, drug crime down in April

Rachel Hammermueller May 28, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural

Perth County OPP and community representatives heard the statistics on crime for the area, highlighting a successful property raid in North Perth to seize stolen property and how many offenders are being monitored locally. 

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

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

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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Small-Town Strip Club: fueling their journey with small-town support

“Everybody in our hometown knows us, for the most part if they’re into rock music…we’ve been really onto that next step as a band – continuing to break out and find supporters and genuine fans.” -John Yundt

United Way meets milestone donation ahead of schedule

LISTOWEL – The Music Hall Apartments project has reached its capital campaign goal, marking a…

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BGCDSB reviews advisory reports on education and engagement

HANOVER - A series of reports from the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) and related parent and school advisory groups were reviewed by Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) trustees during a June 16 meeting in Hanover. 

Board reviews strategic plan progress

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) used its June 15 meeting in Chesley to review progress on its Multi-Year Strategic Plan as trustees gathered for the final meeting of the school year.

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BGCDSB reviews advisory reports on education and engagement

HANOVER - A series of reports from the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) and related parent and school advisory groups were reviewed by Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) trustees during a June 16 meeting in Hanover. 

X-Ray Suite+ campaign surpasses $1 million milestone for new diagnostic imaging equipment

WALKERTON — The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation is recently announced that the X-Ray Suite+ Replacement Campaign has officially surpassed the $1 million raised mark, bringing the community one step closer to transforming diagnostic imaging services at the hospital.

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Fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine brings out the classics

The fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine filled the parking lot of the Maitland River Community…

No Judgment Art Class a space for creativity and relaxation

WINGHAM – June is officially recognized as Seniors Month in Ontario. The provincial campaign…

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Editorial

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.

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Columnists

Fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine brings out the classics

By Heather MacEwen

The fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine filled the parking lot of the Maitland River Community…

No Judgment Art Class a space for creativity and relaxation

By Heather MacEwen

WINGHAM – June is officially recognized as Seniors Month in Ontario. The provincial campaign…

National Indigenous Peoples Day opening ceremony precedes the premiere of The Creation Story of Michael ‘Cy’ Cywink, by local media producer

By Heather MacEwen

BLYTH – Blyth Festival Theatre was the location of a well-attended drumming circle and knowledge…

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