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Rider for a Reason makes its ways through Listowel

Rachel Hammermueller August 20, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

The fundraiser is on behalf of Listowel hospital's Breast Care Program.

“Colour Is…” opens at Blyth Festival Art Gallery featuring 28 artists, encourages communication through colour

Rachel Hammermueller August 20, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

In red-rimmed glasses, Percival taught the audience that colour is something people aren’t having conversations about – but should be. 

One local representative set for new conservation board

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

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

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

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

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.

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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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Maitland Conservation aquatic health study states the system is ‘under immense stress’

WROXETER – “Our initial analysis and our impressions suggest a system that is under immense stress, and it requires targeted strategic action to improve its robustness to ensure it provides the foundation of healthy watersheds,” Maitland Conservation Watershed Ecologist, Erin Gouthro said.

North Perth Council wants baseball diamond included in West End Development

LISTOWEL – After public consultation has been included from the two open house events held in June, council got to see revised plans for the West End Development.

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Grey Normanby’s Carmen Ward crowned 2026-27 Ontario Queen of the Furrow

WALKERTON – Carmen Ward was crowned the 2026-27 Ontario Queen of the Furrow on Sept. 25, earning the provincial title after competing alongside young women from across Ontario in interviews, speeches and plowing.

Landowners say trail approval ignored earlier objections

TEESWATER – Landowners along Sideroad 30 say they have dealt with ATV riders crossing their properties, damaging fences and disturbing their farms for years – long before the road was officially opened as an ATV trail this past summer.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Community rallies to help hospital foundation with donations

The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation has had a busy summer fundraising for initiatives like the X-Ray Suite+ Campaign.

Saugeen Children’s Village makes presentation to county council

WALKERTON – Marilyn Rosner and Al Leach of Saugeen Children’s Safety Village, located at the Sulphur Spring Conservation Area south of Hanover, made a presentation to Bruce County Council on Sept. 17.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Farm Frolic opens doors to wide variety of county creations, landscapes, products

The Huron County Farm Frolic on Sept. 19 charted a map to several farm open houses, from longhorn cattle to wineries to pumpkin patches.

Council discusses school safety signs for Anabaptist schools

A topic heard often at this time of year, school safety was discussed during Huron County’s council meeting Sept. 23.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The price of staying alive

I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…

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.”

Columnists

Farm Frolic opens doors to wide variety of county creations, landscapes, products

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Huron County Farm Frolic on Sept. 19 charted a map to several farm open houses, from longhorn cattle to wineries to pumpkin patches.

Council discusses school safety signs for Anabaptist schools

By Rachel Hammermueller

A topic heard often at this time of year, school safety was discussed during Huron County’s council meeting Sept. 23.

Huron County OPP saw 131 collisions in summer months, decrease in violent crime

By Rachel Hammermueller

Each time the Huron County OPP board meets, the detachment commander provides data tables of the latest in local crime occurrences. At their Sept. 21 meeting, Inspector Laura Lee Brown’s report paints a picture of July and August in the county, and the charges put forth from Huron County OPP. 

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