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North Perth Horticultural Club has successful initial meeting

Heather MacEwen October 2, 2025Listowel Banner, Rural

LISTOWEL – The closing of the former Listowel Horticultural Society in 2013, saw a 12-year…

Kevin’s Memorial Ride recognizes local woman as top fundraiser

Midwestern Newspapers September 25, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The annual Kevin’s Memorial Ride took place July 12, in Waterloo with the motorcycle ride starting off at the Rod and Gun club, where 60 participants met to begin the 200 kilometre journey.

‘Vicious dog’ complaints continue; zoning certificates down in Municipality of Morris-Turnberry

Rachel Hammermueller September 25, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Chief Building Official Kirk Livingston reported to council here a recap of July and August in the world of bylaw enforcement, reviewing five new comments pertaining to violations, complaints and enforcement as well as a number of ongoing investigations.

Chamber golf tournament raises $2,000 for Huron Women’s Shelter

Submitted September 25, 2025Contests, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron Chamber of Commerce is recently announced that its annual golf tournament, presented by Hurontel, raised $2,000 in support of the Huron Women’s Shelter. 

162nd Brussels Fall Fair full of fun and games for all ages

Rachel Hammermueller September 25, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Brussels Agricultural Society hosted the 162nd fair September 16-17, themed ‘Overalls and Aprons’.

Join United Way Perth-Huron’s Social Research and Planning Council

Submitted September 25, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) thrives thanks to dedicated volunteers who ensure the organization continues to serve Perth-Huron communities effectively. 

Huron East driver charged with 11 offences; youth charged for school shooting threat; victim loses $49K in scam

Midwestern Newspapers September 25, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County OPP has charged a Huron East resident with 11 offences following a traffic stop on Aug. 29.

Municipality purchases Pioneer Park in Bluevale from MVCA

Rachel Hammermueller September 25, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

At its Sept. 16 meeting, Morris-Turnberry Council approved a motion to authorize the purchase of Pioneer Park in Bluevale from the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA).

Local agricultural society hosts evening to honour Lexi Johnston, CNE Ambassador of Fairs

Heather MacEwen September 25, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

LISTOWEL – The Listowel Agriculture Society is welcoming all to attend an event in honour of Lexi…

Local beekeeper shares the incredible journey of honey bees, challenges and triumphs of modern beekeeping

Cory Bilyea September 25, 2025News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - Clinton-based beekeeper, Jonathan Cucksey, held an informative workshop called ‘The World of Bees and Bugs’ at the Alice Munro library on Sat. Sept. 13.

Grain bin safety – protecting lives during busy harvest season

Submitted September 25, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

As combines roll and trucks line the roads, fall is the busiest and most dangerous time of the year on farms across North Perth. While the focus is often on getting the crops out of the fields, it’s equally important to think about what happens once that grain is in storage.

Listowel Agricultural Society’s appreciation night draws a crowd

Submitted September 25, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

LISTOWEL - Agricultural Societies all across Ontario play a major role in the fabric of many communities from across the province.

Klemps, friends raise $19,500 for WDHF

Submitted September 18, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham and District Hospital Foundation recently announced they received a donation of $19,500 from Katrina Klemp, her family and friends in support of the hospital’s Oncology department.

Wingham’s first ever Spirit Walk brings to life the town’s history

Cory Bilyea September 18, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham and Area Historical Society and the Township of North Huron held its first annual…

Music in the Park wraps up with final show in Wingham

Cory Bilyea September 18, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Music in the Park wrapped up for the season on Sept. 10 at Cruikshank Park in Wingham with local youth band Inline III.

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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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Alzheimer society announces new executive director

STRATFORD – The Alzheimer Society of Huron and Perth (ASHP) recently announced Tracey Jones as its new executive director.

Panthers beach volleyball season soon coming to close, tournaments underway

Junior Panthers teams battled it out over a string of tournament games held under bright skies and…

See all Listowel area articles.

Regional effort to strengthen physician recruitment

TEESWATER – The Municipality of South Bruce is joining a formal agreement with neighbouring municipalities, health organizations and community partners to support the recruitment and retention of physicians across northern Huron and southern Bruce counties.

South Bruce searches for new integrity commissioner

TEESWATER – Finding a new integrity commissioner may prove challenging for South Bruce, as staff prepare to seek proposals after hearing some firms do not have the capacity to take on additional municipalities.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Walkerton Homecoming – parade floats o plenty

The parade at this month’s Walkerton Homecoming featured the community’s best and brightest in all forms.

Ministry issues order for Pinkerton dam repair

WALKERTON – The Ministry of Natural Resources has issued an order for repair of the Pinkerton dam. Brockton CAO Sonya Watson received word of the action just as the Herald-Times was going to press on Aug. 11. Mayor Chris Peabody said the order requires work to be done this year.

See all Walkerton area articles.

One local representative set for new conservation board

As the provincially-mandated amalgamation of conservation areas looms, Maitland Conservation (MC) is continuing its campaign of awareness of the realities and shifts that will take place.

Huron plowing match coming to Morris-Turnberry in its ninety-eighth year

The 98th Annual Huron County Ploughing Match will be in Huron County Aug. 20-21, at 41936 Howick-Turnberry Road, Morris-Turnberry.

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.

Columnists

One local representative set for new conservation board

By Rachel Hammermueller

As the provincially-mandated amalgamation of conservation areas looms, Maitland Conservation (MC) is continuing its campaign of awareness of the realities and shifts that will take place.

Huron plowing match coming to Morris-Turnberry in its ninety-eighth year

By Rachel Hammermueller

The 98th Annual Huron County Ploughing Match will be in Huron County Aug. 20-21, at 41936 Howick-Turnberry Road, Morris-Turnberry.

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

By Rachel Hammermueller

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

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