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Perth County OPP board takes action after officers injured, cruisers destroyed, drivers disobey barricaded road

Rachel Hammermueller February 19, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural

Over 87 vehicles went around the ‘closed road’ barricades during the hours it was closed Feb. 6, 44 of them being transport trucks.

Child luring charges in Huron

Submitted February 19, 2026Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron County OPP Crime Unit has charged a Zorra Township resident with several criminal offences as part of an ongoing child luring investigation that commenced in December 2025. 

Plenty of Family Day fun to be found in North Huron

Cory Bilyea February 19, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Family Day weekend in North Huron featured numerous events around the area, including a special…

Local youth honored by teammates

Cory Bilyea February 19, 2026Local News, News, Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham U13 Yellow hockey team held a moment of silence to honour Odin Leachman of Wingham, who passed away from cancer on Jan. 25.

Maitland Conservation AGM set for Feb. 18

Cory Bilyea February 12, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Maitland Conservation (MC) is inviting members and community stakeholders to join them for the AGM on Feb. 18 at the lower hall of the Blyth Memorial Community Hall from 2 – 3:30 p.m.

North Huron to recruit new civil marriage officiant; Emily Phillips set to retire

Cory Bilyea February 12, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Township of North Huron has announced the retirement of Emily Phillips, one of its original civil marriage officiants, who has served the community for over 20 years.

Blyth Harvest Festival Stage lease renewed

Cory Bilyea February 12, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

A community favourite is here to stay. The Blyth Harvest Festival Stage will continue to host vibrant performances and events, thanks to a renewed land use agreement between the Township of North Huron and the Blyth Centre for the Arts, also known as the Blyth Festival.

Snowmobile safety week underway; OPP report fatalities in region

Submitted February 12, 2026Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

From Feb. 9 - 16, the OPP, in partnership with the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC), are hitting the trails for Motorized Snowmobile Week. 

New report cites local discrimination, hate groups, call to action for 2SLGBTQ+ population support

Rachel Hammermueller February 12, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

According to the report, many 2SLGBTQ+ participants expressed they felt excluded from community life, experiencing or witnessing discrimination based on their identities.

Howick amends consolidated fees and charges bylaw

Nicole Beswitherick February 12, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here discussed its amendments to the township’s consolidated fees and charges bylaw at its Jan. 27 meeting.

Sunrise illuminates sky in Howick Township

Nicole Beswitherick February 12, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Pictured just outside of Gorrie in Howick Township, on Feb. 2, the sunrise illuminated the sky and snow with pink, purple, yellow and orange hues.

One Care celebrates first accessible vehicle purchased through the Driven to Care campaign

Submitted February 5, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

One Care Home and Community Support Services recently announced the purchase of a new accessible vehicle. One Care officials stated the purchase was made due “the unwavering support of the community.”

Memories of Wingham: John Congram remembers the Maitland River and the trombone

Submitted February 5, 2026Columns, Opinion, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

By most standards the Maitland River is just a small river but to me as a kid it was greater than the greatest rivers of the world.

Impaired driver in West Perth

Submitted February 5, 2026Local News, Police, Rural

One person has been charged for driving impaired after being stopped following a traffic violation on Jan. 27, a police report states.

Maitland Conservation pushes for joint working group, equal funding

Cory Bilyea February 5, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members are calling on local municipalities, watershed groups and residents to press area MPPs and the environment minister for changes to the province’s proposed consolidation of conservation authorities. 

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Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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Province announces $4.3 million for Huron and Perth health teams

The provincial government announced $4.3 million for Huron and Perth Counties to assist in attaching over 10,000 patients to primary care.

Local unemployment rates rise to 5.3%

WALKERTON - The unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased in March by 0.2 percentage points to 5.3% yet remained the lowest unemployment rate in the province for the past three months.

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Proposed boundary change, budget planning updates headline school board committee agenda

CHESLEY - A proposed revision to French Immersion boundaries and updates on budget planning for the 2026–2027 school year were among the items discussed at a recent Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) committee meeting.

South Bruce approves ball diamond funding, pool filter replacement

TEESWATER - South Bruce council approved a series of recreation and facilities decisions at its April 14 meeting, including a budget amendment to support improvements at the Mildmay Medical Clinic baseball diamond and the purchase of new equipment for the Teeswater Culross Pool.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Brockton’s dog park may be moving from Lobies Park to new location

WALKERTON - Brockton’s dog park was years in the planning before a location in Lobies Park was selected for a pilot project that’s still underway. After two years, there’s still work to be done, and that work may involve a new location.

Brockton’s Jackson Huber honoured for making his acting dream come true

BROCKTON - Jackson Huber is a young Brockton student with a dream of becoming an actor.

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Council approves rezoning request for Masonic Lodge building in Wingham

WINGHAM – A public meeting was held during the North Huron regular council meeting on Apr. 20 to…

Phantom of the Opera silent film with live organ coming to Wingham United Church

WINGHAM – For families wondering if a nearly 100-year-old black‑and‑white silent film can…

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Editorial

Where’s the chaos? The surveillance state? Mind-controlling drugs?

We awoke Tuesday morning in a world unlike any we had seen before: one in which a federal party didn’t win a majority but slowly, steadily built its way up to one - and then kind of won one in a by-election.

Hurting with you: our community

Last Tuesday, the staff here at Midwestern Newspapers spent the day doing what I will always call the worst part of the job – reporting on tragedy.

Finding a place to rest this lent season

During this Lent season, through the Lectio 365 Prayer App, I have been following along with…

Columnists

No injuries, minor damage in Britespan fire

By Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM - The Fire Department of North Huron was called to Britespan on North Street in Wingham on Wed. Apr. 15 for a smoldering fire in a dust collector.

Council approves rezoning request for Masonic Lodge building in Wingham

By Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM – A public meeting was held during the North Huron regular council meeting on Apr. 20 to…

Phantom of the Opera silent film with live organ coming to Wingham United Church

By Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM – For families wondering if a nearly 100-year-old black‑and‑white silent film can…

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