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Next Blyth Art Gallery exhibit The Apocryphal Photography of Jutland Norton, opening this weekend

Submitted July 24, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The show, by Scott Stephenson and Chelsea Gamble, opens on Saturday July 26, with a reception at 4:30 p.m.

Listowel Agricultural Fair weekend a success

Nicole Beswitherick July 24, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

The 169th Listowel Agricultural Fair ran from July 17 to 20.

Howick Council expresses interest for daycare facility in township

Nicole Beswitherick July 24, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here endorsed a report at its July 15 meeting recommending the establishment of a daycare facility in the township.

A New Chapter: Saugeen Beach’s name change emphasizes cultural significance

Cory Bilyea July 18, 2025Columns, Editorials, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

In the early morning hours of July 1, members of the Saugeen First Nations Beach Advisory Committee set out to replace one word on the iconic Welcome to Sauble Beach sign, replacing Sauble with Saugeen.

Fire Chief updates Morris-Turnberry Council on training, calls

Rachel Hammermueller July 17, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

At their July 8 regular meeting, council members here received a report from North Huron Fire Chief Chad Kregar, outlining the month of May in emergency calls, significant incidents, training and general updates for his department. 

Morris-Turnberry Council authorizes sale of surplus land in Brussels

Rachel Hammermueller July 17, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here, at their June 17 meeting, passed two bylaws to stop up, close and sell portions of road allowances and surplus land in Brussels. 

$80,000 gift from Vance Fund supports surgical equipment at Wingham hospital

Submitted July 17, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham & District Hospital Foundation is grateful to be the recipient of an $80,000 grant from the Leland and Thora Vance Fund which is held at the Waterloo Region Community Foundation.

The North Huron Recreation Summer Day Camp began July 2

Cory Bilyea July 17, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Themed weeks, day trips, arts and crafts, fun games and activities keep the 5-7 and 8-11-year-old participants active and busy all summer.

Belmore Homecoming a success due to ‘countless hours’ from volunteers

Submitted July 17, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

“Countless hours of working, considering and deciding have resulted in a wonderful community event,” Homecoming committee officials state in a post-event press release.

Public health releases 2024 annual report

Submitted July 17, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) recently announced the HPPH 2024 Annual Report is now available online. 

Formosa Lion receives Art Woods award

Submitted July 17, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Formosa and District Lions Club held their June Lottery draw with the following people winning $40: Brian Gutscher, Formosa; Tom Elviss, Fenwick; Mike and Angel Inglis, Guelph, Al Schnurr, Formosa and Pat Morely, Mildmay.

Teeswater to mark 150th with free, fun, family activities on July 19

Midwestern Newspapers July 17, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The village of Teeswater is offering a day of free, fun, family events in celebration of the community’s 150th anniversary.

Lucknow and District Kinette Club honours members with $15,000 donation to oncology clinic

Submitted July 17, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham & District Hospital Foundation states they are proud to announce a $15,000 donation from the Lucknow and District Kinette Club. 

Local couples celebrate 65th anniversaries

Submitted July 17, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Close on the heels of the village’s 170th anniversary celebrations, two long time Belmore couples recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversaries a week apart. 

Four contestants set to vie to be Listowel Fair Ambassador during opening night ceremonies

Heather MacEwen July 17, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

The Listowel Fair Ambassador Competition is set to take place following the 7 p.m. opening night…

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McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

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

April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

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

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Cornerstone Thrift hosts ‘Community Partner Days’

Conerstone Thrift has organized "Community Partner Day" once every other month, where a not-for-profit organization from Listowel is able to help in store on a Saturday.

North Perth, county approve plan for Listowel Gardens

Perth County and North Perth councils gave approval to allow the Listowel Garden’s development, located on the west side of Listowel, to include condos.  

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South Bruce event connects visitors with local businesses through agritourism dinner

TEESWATER - Visitors gathered among the lavender fields at Essentially Lavender on July 12 for the annual Flavors of South Bruce dinner.

Businesses prepare for IPM arrival

BRUCE COUNTY - Businesses, agricultural groups and community organizations are preparing for the arrival of the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM)

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Businesses prepare for IPM arrival

BRUCE COUNTY - Businesses, agricultural groups and community organizations are preparing for the arrival of the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM)

It’s official: construction on Saugeen Hospice begins

The official groundbreaking for Saugeen Hospice took place Wednesday, July 15, right on schedule.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council supports economic development through immigration

Council here carried a motion to support Huron County’s Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) program, for 2026-27.

HC Food Bank centre to host gala in South Huron on August 19

The Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre (HCFBDC), invites the community to its annual Better Together Gala.

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Editorial

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.

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.

Columnists

South Bruce event connects visitors with local businesses through agritourism dinner

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - Visitors gathered among the lavender fields at Essentially Lavender on July 12 for the annual Flavors of South Bruce dinner.

Businesses prepare for IPM arrival

By Emily Bowen

BRUCE COUNTY - Businesses, agricultural groups and community organizations are preparing for the arrival of the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM)

Bruce County IPM preparations enter final stretch ahead of September event

By Emily Bowen

BRUCE COUNTY - With less than 70 days remaining before the 2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo, preparations are continuing across Bruce County...

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