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Wingham residents crowd the streets for Santa Claus Parade

Cory Bilyea December 4, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

About 33 floats participated with local businesses well represented.

Huron County recognizes three local paramedics at Ontario awards ceremony

Submitted December 4, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The County of Huron is proud to recognize three local paramedics who were honoured with Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal Bars as part of the 2025 Ontario awards ceremony.

Klopp concerned over reporting of, reality of county ambulance delays

Denny Scott December 4, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Coun. Paul Klopp (Bluewater, Mayor) is concerned with the amount of time ambulances are held off from off-loading at local hospitals, questioning what can be done about it.

Building landscape changing in Morris-Turnberry: Livingston

Denny Scott December 4, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Despite some earlier concerns about building permits and costs being down significantly this year, as of the end of October, construction values in Morris-Turnberry were more than double those in 2025 as they were during the same period in 2024.

Huron County OPP adds winter weather closures to Municipal 511 website

Submitted December 4, 2025Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron County OPP is enhancing its public communication by adding emergency winter weather-related road closures onto the Municipal 511 website, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as its primary source of emergency road closure information.

North Huron moves forward with $2.16M day care development

Cory Bilyea December 4, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Township of North Huron is moving forward with the South Site Day Care expansion project, approving the lowest construction bid of $2,160,400 (plus applicable taxes) from Bronnenco Construction Ltd. during the Dec. 1 council meeting. 

Perth County OPP prioritize traffic, intimate partner violence focus, community wellbeing

Rachel Hammermueller December 4, 2025Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

During a Perth OPP board meeting, Inspector Tyler Stewart outlined the next three years of priorities for the detachment, which include a focus on community engagement, traffic enforcement and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). 

Conservation leaders say ‘Don’t do it,’ warning of costly, ineffective merger

Cory Bilyea December 4, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Ontario government is calling the shots on conservation authority reform, even though it pays only a fraction of the bill.

Howick landfill operation to be moved to west side of property

Nicole Beswitherick December 4, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - The landfill operations and receiving location here will be changing to the west side of the driveway from the east side.

North Huron Council approves less expensive renovation options for Blyth Community Centre, deputy reeve shares equity concerns

Cory Bilyea November 27, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

On the heels of a debate on fairness between wards inspired by an announcement regarding the Vance Fund, North Huron Council held another discussion at its Nov. 17 meeting about the future of the Blyth Arena and Community Centre (Blyth hall) and the funding to proceed with necessary upgrades.

Huron County seeing rise in online scams, total recent losses reach $1 million

Rachel Hammermueller November 27, 2025Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Online cryptocurrency and romance scams are seeing a recent rise in Huron County. A recent press release from Huron County OPP place total losses for these recent incidents at $943,000 CAD. 

Multiple charges laid in sexual assault investigation; Huron County OPP to use body-worn cameras

Submitted November 27, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

An individual from Huron County is facing charges in connection with a months-long sexual assault investigation. 

Wawanosh Campground closed permanently for overnight camping

Cory Bilyea November 27, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members made what they described as “a difficult decision” to shut down the popular Wawanosh Park Conservation Area (WPCA) after a lengthy discussion during their regular meeting on Nov. 19.

Request to transfer ownership of Gorrie Conservation Area denied

Cory Bilyea November 27, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members denied a request from Gorrie residents to transfer ownership of Gorrie Conservation Area.

North Huron to re-engage MSS for bylaw/animal control services

Cory Bilyea November 27, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Director of Fire and Public Safety Chad Kregar submitted a report to North Huron Council on Nov. 17, requesting that Municipal Support Services Inc. (MSS) be re-engaged by the township.

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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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Annual TRI-umph Triathlon held in Gorrie

GORRIE – The annual TRI-umph Triathlon in Gorrie was held on Aug. 3, bringing dozens of families to the Howick Optimist Pool and splash pad site.

Huron United drop points in TMSL matches

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.

See all Listowel area articles.

Teeswater Kinsmen seek council approval for new community pavilion

TEESWATER – A proposed community pavilion at Teeswater Kinsmen Park moved a step closer to reality after South Bruce council approved the Teeswater Kinsmen’s request to begin planning the project at its July 28 meeting.

SVCA board chair and GM more optimistic about regionalization

FORMOSA – Board chair Tom Hutchinson and general manager Erik Downing expressed a certain optimism about the coming regionalization of conservation authorities during the July 16 board meeting.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Interim bus service expanded as Bruce, Dufferin, Grey, Wellington regional transit study continues

SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO – The counties of Bruce, Dufferin, Grey, and Wellington, together with Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit (SMART), are expanding interim bus service across the region while work continues on a longer-term joint Regional Transit Study. 

Municipalities need ‘seat at the table’ early on, says Bruce County warden

WALKERTON  – It’s essential that municipalities have a “seat at the table, early on,” said Bruce County Warden Luke Charbonneau at the July meeting of Bruce County council.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Election update

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

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. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

Living in a horror movie for the second time in my life

Last Tuesday, unless you live underground (which would not have been a bad idea that day), locals…

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.

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Election update

By Midwestern Newspapers

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

By Submitted

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. 

Annual TRI-umph Triathlon held in Gorrie

By Nicole Beswitherick

GORRIE – The annual TRI-umph Triathlon in Gorrie was held on Aug. 3, bringing dozens of families to the Howick Optimist Pool and splash pad site.

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