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Paramedics honoured at Huron County Council

Cory Bilyea May 29, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

During the May 21 regular Huron County Council meeting, members and staff recognized several local paramedics during Paramedic Services Week.

Lions clean up park in Formosa

Submitted May 29, 2025Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Formosa and District Lions have been busy doing park cleanup for the past few weeks in order to be ready for the fist booking of the season.

Lobb back as opposition critic for digital government

Submitted May 29, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Local MP Ben Lobb was reappointed as the critic for digital government, with the added portfolio of artificial intelligence in Official Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre’s shadow cabinet.

Workplace incident results in death

Submitted May 29, 2025Local News, News, Police, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

On May 23, 2025, at approximately 6 a.m., South Bruce OPP, Bruce County Paramedic Services, and Brockton Fire and Emergency Services were called to an address along Concession 6 of Greenock (Chepstow) for a workplace incident.

Musical Muskrat Festival gets green light from council

Cory Bilyea May 29, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The annual Musical Muskrat Festival will return to Wingham from June 13 - 14, and organizers say many fun activities are lined up again this year.

SVCA provides expert guidance on sustainable development

Submitted May 29, 2025Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority recently announced its continued commitment to supporting property owners and developers with expert guidance on projects and property purchases in areas potentially affected by flooding, erosion or sensitive natural features.

Walkerton District Hospital Foundation fundraising for replacement X-ray suite

Submitted May 29, 2025Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) recently announced a funding commitment of $1.4 million towards the replacement of the X-ray suite for South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s (SBGHC) Walkerton Hospital. 

Authority members concerned over proposed Bill 5

Cory Bilyea May 29, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

During the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) regular board of directors meeting, Coun. Alison Lobb (Central Huron) inquired about the Ontario government’s proposed legislation, Bill 5, indicating that she only found out about it during the Huron County Council meeting that morning.

The Wingham Independent Motorcycle Club held its annual BBQ fundraiser May 24

Cory Bilyea May 29, 2025Food, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Independent Motorcycle Club held its annual BBQ fundraiser during the May 24 town-wide…

Wingham walkers take part in IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s

Cory Bilyea May 29, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s was held in Wingham on May 24. The annual walk raises…

North Perth Cruisers hold first of 2025 Retro Revival Cruise Nights

Patrick Raftis May 29, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

LISTOWEL – North Perth Cruisers held the first of their 2025 series of Retro Revival Cruise…

Maplevue Farms celebrating World Milk Day with June 1 open house

Nicole Beswitherick May 29, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

Falling on a Sunday this year, Doug and Dave Johnston of Maplevue Farms in North Perth are taking the opportunity to offer the community a look at their dairy farming process

Heffer plans to delegate new powers

Midwestern Newspapers May 15, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Reeve Paul Heffer plans to avoid using strong mayor powers granted to him by the province.

Morris-Turnberry backs Howick on frustrations with new utility poles

Rachel Hammermueller May 15, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here approved a motion to endorse a letter from Howick Township addressed to multiple government officials, including MPP Lisa Thompson and Premier Doug Ford, concerning the installation of new utility poles for high speed internet. 

Local families celebrate Mother’s Day at Meeting Place Organic Farm

Cory Bilyea May 15, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Meeting Place Organic Farm held its annual Mother’s Day open house and seedling sale on the weekend.

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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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