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McKee Tattoo in downtown Wingham holds tenth anniversary celebration Aug. 7

Rachel Hammermueller August 13, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Business, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

“This day is also dedicated to the memory of our founder, Sheldon McKee,” a social media post from the business details.

North Huron council proposes increasing reeve pay by $8,957, 64.16%

Rachel Hammermueller August 13, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

North Huron Council carried a motion to approve an increase in the 2027 honorarium of reeve, deputy reeve and councillor positions, with additional pay adjustments for attending meetings.

North Huron council’s decision for literary garden location stands

Rachel Hammermueller August 13, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Several members of the Wingham and District Horticultural Society supported two members speaking at North Huron council’s regular meeting Aug. 10. 

Local teen finishes fourth at OFSAA in visually-impaired 800-metre race

Nicole Beswitherick August 13, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Rural

LISTOWEL – When Angel Lovation-Puga crossed the finish line at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) Track and Field Championships this spring, he wasn’t just completing an 800-metre race.

Election update

Midwestern Newspapers August 6, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

A race for the Reeveship of North Huron continues to be the township’s only election showdown. 

Organizations, local Lions work to welcome newcomers with event

Submitted August 6, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Newcomer Day at Camp is an annual celebration that brings newcomers to Canada, local supporters, and community organizations together for a free day of outdoor fun, food, and friendship. 

Huron United drop points in TMSL matches

Submitted August 6, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

An underwhelming performance  saw Huron United Football Club fall by a score of 2-0 in their Tri-City Men's Soccer League against Riverside FC B on July 7.

$100,000 lottery ticket remains unclaimed

Submitted August 6, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Less than a week remains to claim a $100,000 ENCORE prize from the Wednesday, August 6, 2025 LOTTO 6/49 draw. The winning selection was 2, 7, 9, 9, 4, 9, 4, and the winning ticket was sold in Stratford.

LWHA emergency departments deliver care to over 25,000 Patients

Submitted August 6, 2026Local News, Rural

The Emergency Departments at Listowel Memorial Hospital and Wingham and District Hospital provided care through more than 25,000 patient visits in 2025/26, while maintaining generally stable wait times throughout the year. 

Celebrate 75 years one step at a time with Maitland Conservation’s 75-minute challenge

Submitted August 6, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

WROXETER – The challenge is simple: spend 75 minutes exploring a Maitland Conservation property and submit an entry for a chance to win one of three outdoor prize packages.

Kadylack Sunflower Farm open daily

Kelsey Bent August 6, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

NORTH PERTH – Kadylack Sunflower Farm has once again opened its doors for the public to explore its sprawling 26 acres of sunflowers in bloom.

Decrease in drug crime, 500 speeding charges laid in May – June

Rachel Hammermueller August 6, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Police, Rural

Perth County OPP Detachment Board members heard the latest in crime for the area during their meeting July 14. Across the board, this reporting period sees decreases in criminal charges and incidents. 

Howick approves up to 3,000 to repair Kubota utility mower

Nicole Beswitherick August 6, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK – Council here has approved up to $3,000 from the recreation reserve to repair a Kubota utility mower after it sustained significant mechanical damage during routine maintenance.

Local report outlines housing crisis impact, ‘sluggish’ government response; suggests building to scale of issue

Rachel Hammermueller August 6, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

According to the SRPC, residents feel their leadership, from local government to the federal level, do not have a grasp on what is affecting locals.

Wroxeter sunset boating

Kelsey Bent August 6, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Nearly 30 boats set off to catch golden hour on the river in a variety of watercraft.

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

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

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Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Panthers senior beach volleyball wrap-up

LISTOWEL – Panthers senior girls volleyball teams played their final beach volleyball games…

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Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Teeswater arena roof repair approved as council opts for lower-cost fix

TEESWATER – A lower-cost roof repair will move ahead at the Teeswater-Culross Community Centre after council approved a $37,940 project that addresses current leaks while keeping the door open for a larger replacement if provincial funding is approved.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Steve Travale elected to the 2026/28 AMO board of directors

OTTAWA – Steve Travale, Brockton council member, has been elected to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) board of directors’ rural caucus.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council strikes committee for future of Galbraith Memorial Gates

It was discussed by council that the importance of these gates being a war memorial, and multiple members of council having heard inquiries from the community on the memorial’s future, spurred this action forward. 

Council approves garden suite, bylaw a 10-year timeline

Morris-Turnberry council approved a garden suite agreement and authorized establishing a 10-year temporary-use bylaw, amended from the previously used 20-year timeline.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Here we go again with the value of the Sunshine List

If you read last week’s Listowel Banner you will have seen that North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell, a retired government employee, thinks the public salary disclosure (also known as the Sunshine List) needs to be adjusted for inflation.

Columnists

Council strikes committee for future of Galbraith Memorial Gates

By Rachel Hammermueller

It was discussed by council that the importance of these gates being a war memorial, and multiple members of council having heard inquiries from the community on the memorial’s future, spurred this action forward. 

Council approves garden suite, bylaw a 10-year timeline

By Rachel Hammermueller

Morris-Turnberry council approved a garden suite agreement and authorized establishing a 10-year temporary-use bylaw, amended from the previously used 20-year timeline.

Conservation consolidation limits representation for local counties

By Denny Scott

After months of pushback from local lower- and upper-tier councils, the Province of Ontario released the ‘Improving Ontario’s Conservation Authority System’ document, detailing the amalgamation of the province’s conservation authorities.

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