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Rural

Ranch to give away calf at live broadcast

Submitted May 1, 2025Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

For the fifth consecutive year, 100.1 The Ranch is proud to celebrate the hard-working farmers and families that power the dairy industry.

AMDSB, HPPH to highlight vaping impacts

Submitted May 1, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

The Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) has partnered with Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) to tackle youth vaping and the impacts of technology and social media.

Board of Health discusses living wage in the Huron Perth region

Nicole Beswitherick May 1, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health heard from guest speaker Kristin Crane from United Way Perth-Huron on the topic of living wage in the Huron and Perth region at its April 11 meeting.

Lobb re-elected in Huron-Bruce

Midwestern Newspapers April 28, 2025News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The 2025 federal election race in the riding of Huron-Bruce has come to an end, with Incumbent Conservative candidate Ben Lobb being re-elected as Member of Parliament (MP).

Violence against women on rise locally; isolation, cost of living among factors

Rachel Hammermueller April 24, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

There’s a violent pattern in Huron and Perth counties. It’s noticed cross-organization, -sector, and right next door. Instances of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) are on the rise locally, and it’s nothing new. 

Aboriginal Alert, Canada’s Indigenous awareness network release latest data

Cory Bilyea April 24, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Indigenous People across Canada continue to go missing at disproportionate rates despite increased awareness efforts, with the statistics revealing the stark reality of systemic issues that contribute to this national crisis.

South Bruce 4-H dairy club report

Submitted April 24, 2025News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

Spring is here and so is another year for the South Bruce Dairy 4-H Club. The club kicked off the first meeting on April 9, at the Teeswater Agri Curl.

SVCA launches 75th anniversary ‘Explore’ program

Submitted April 24, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, and is excited to announce the launch of the Explore Saugeen Conservation program.

Federal candidates address immigration, inflation, foreign affairs, climate change at Palmerston meeting

Nicole Beswitherick April 24, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural

The Minto, Mount Forest, Arthur and Mapleton Chambers of Commerce co-hosted a “Meet the Candidates” event on April 14 at the Norgan Theatre.

Belmore hosts the 55th annual Maple Syrup Festival

Rachel Hammermueller April 17, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Food, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The 55th Annual Belmore Maple Syrup Festival was held on April 10 and 12, with the village’s community centre packed for the highly-popular event.

Morris-Turnberry Council awards tender to Walker Construction Limited

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

Council here awarded a tender for surface treatment on municipal roads to Walker Construction Limited for $502,830.20.

Local municipalities could have ‘strong mayors’ by May 1

Midwestern Newspapers April 17, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Heads of council in North Perth, North Huron, Brockton and South Bruce are among those slated to receive “strong mayor powers’ under a proposal announced by the provincial government on April 9.

Morris-Turnberry returns NWMO program funds after low usage in community

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

The funds, given by the NWMO to the municipality, were held for the Early Investment in Education and Skills (EIES) program in the amount of $48,500. 

Midwestern Newspapers lands seven top awards at provincial competition

Midwestern Newspapers April 17, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Midwestern Newspapers has been recognized with seven first-place finishes in the Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) 2024 Better Newspapers Competition.

New installation of utility poles leave Howick residents, council upset

Nicole Beswitherick April 17, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

At its April 8 meeting, council here discussed the installation of new utility poles once again in unfinished business.

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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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Seven Trailblazing women share their stories at library event

LISTOWEL – Parkview Gardens hosted a full turnout for the North Perth Public Library’s Tell Me a Story; Trailblazing Women event on Oct. 15.

Bill 125 proposed to reduce appeal, availability of vapour products to youth

STRATFORD – The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health received a letter in its correspondence regarding support for Bill 125 at its Oct. 9 meeting.

See all Listowel area articles.

New garbage collection contract to go out for bids

TEESWATER – A new curbside garbage collection contract is being put out for bids after the current provider plans to end service Dec. 31, with several smaller communities potentially gaining collection for the first time. 

Students take part in province-wide mock municipal election

HANOVER – More than 140,000 students across Ontario took part in a parallel municipal and school board election this fall, including students learning about the candidates and democratic process in communities across Bruce and Grey counties.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Ellis claims top prize in TV Bingo

BRUCE – Fran Ellis of Walkerton claimed the highest-value prize in the Wightman Rotary TV Bingo last week. 

Walkerton Herald-Times Nov. 05 Turnbacks

From Nov. 9, 1988

See all Walkerton area articles.

Wingham Legion members speak to their place in community, as Branch 180 celebrates a century of service

In the heart of Wingham sit Jim and Cheryl Saint, at a table in the lower level of Branch 180 Wingham – Royal Canadian Legion. They’re reminiscing about their combined nearly 80 years as members of this legion, both following in the footsteps of their veteran fathers.

Memories of Wingham: Roger Burchill shares close calls

Everyone has their problems, but Roger Burchill has had more than his share. He recalls some close calls and also some real tragedies. He recently shared them in his own words.

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

Wingham Legion members speak to their place in community, as Branch 180 celebrates a century of service

By Rachel Hammermueller

In the heart of Wingham sit Jim and Cheryl Saint, at a table in the lower level of Branch 180 Wingham – Royal Canadian Legion. They’re reminiscing about their combined nearly 80 years as members of this legion, both following in the footsteps of their veteran fathers.

Memories of Wingham: Roger Burchill shares close calls

By Submitted

Everyone has their problems, but Roger Burchill has had more than his share. He recalls some close calls and also some real tragedies. He recently shared them in his own words.

The Maitland Scare Path was a creepy start into Halloween

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Maitland Scare Path in Wingham was a creepy start into the Halloween weekend. At nightfall Oct.…

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