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Anishinaabe art installation opens in Blyth ahead of documentary screening

Submitted June 18, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

North Huron, Waste Management host open house explaining upcoming changes to local garbage and recycling programs

Cory Bilyea June 18, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Township of North Huron, in coordination with Waste Management (WM) and Circular Materials, is transitioning to wheeled carts with the rollout of the new automated collection beginning on July 21.

Guelph unit hosts 30km Norwegian Foot March out of Linwood

Denny Scott June 18, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Rural

Earlier this month the 11th Field Regiment’s third Annual Norwegian Foot March (NFM) started at the Linwood community centre bright and early and saw participants marching dozens of kilometres.

Memorial walk for Joey Havers raises funds for Wingham Hospital

Cory Bilyea June 18, 2026Local News, Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The event brought the community together to keep Joey’s memory alive.

Councillors clash over spending on cell mapping

Cory Bilyea June 18, 2026Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

GODERICH – County councillors traded shots over the price of better cell service Tuesday, as one…

Work continues on plan to protect unstable bluffs

Cory Bilyea June 18, 2026Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

WROXETER – Maitland Conservation Supervisor of Planning and Regulation Patrick Huber-Kidby…

Committee shakeup at Huron County includes loss of economic development board

Cory Bilyea June 18, 2026Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

GODERICH – Huron County Council has approved a restructuring of its boards and committees amid…

Hate-motivated vandalism of school Pride flag poles in Perth County, OPP seeking information

Rachel Hammermueller June 18, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Police, Rural

Over the weekend of June 13-14, flag poles at Elma Township Public School, Central Perth Elementary School, North Easthope Public School, and Mornington Central Public School, which were flying the Pride flag, were cut down and vandalized.

Regional track and field see local schools compete at F.E. Madill

Rachel Hammermueller June 11, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted junior and senior elementary school students for their annual…

New sign in Bluevale tells story of Walt Disney’s local connection

Rachel Hammermueller June 11, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

A permanent historical information sign at the junction of Clyde Street and Morris Street in Bluevale tells the story of the famous family in the region..

Huron County OPP Torch Run raises over $5,000

Rachel Hammermueller June 11, 2026Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Participants set off from Maitland River Community Church in downtown Wingham June 3 for the…

Distracted driving, seatbelt charges prevalent in county over spring

Rachel Hammermueller June 11, 2026Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The county, according to the report, saw decreases in motor vehicle collisions and violent crime, with increases in traffic-related charges and certain drug crimes. 

Huron Hospice appeals to municipality for help funding two hospice beds

Rachel Hammermueller June 11, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

At its June 2 meeting, council here heard a delegation on behalf of Huron Hospice, and the urgent need for support to increase bed counts.

Nuclear Innovation Institute CEO: ‘A rural region can shape national policy’

Pauline Kerr June 11, 2026News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Jessica Linthorne, president and CEO of the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) presented the 2025 annual report to Bruce County Council on June 4.

Huron-Perth District Women’s Institute district meeting featured Blyth Festival Theatre keynote speaker

Rachel Hammermueller June 4, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Guest speaker Rachael King, general manager of Blyth Festival Theatre, gave attendees a behind-the-scenes look into the expansive world of rural theatre which produces art that often travels to the international stage.

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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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Annual TRI-umph Triathlon held in Gorrie

GORRIE – The annual TRI-umph Triathlon in Gorrie was held on Aug. 3, bringing dozens of families to the Howick Optimist Pool and splash pad site.

Huron United drop points in TMSL matches

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.

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Teeswater Kinsmen seek council approval for new community pavilion

TEESWATER – A proposed community pavilion at Teeswater Kinsmen Park moved a step closer to reality after South Bruce council approved the Teeswater Kinsmen’s request to begin planning the project at its July 28 meeting.

SVCA board chair and GM more optimistic about regionalization

FORMOSA – Board chair Tom Hutchinson and general manager Erik Downing expressed a certain optimism about the coming regionalization of conservation authorities during the July 16 board meeting.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Interim bus service expanded as Bruce, Dufferin, Grey, Wellington regional transit study continues

SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO – The counties of Bruce, Dufferin, Grey, and Wellington, together with Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit (SMART), are expanding interim bus service across the region while work continues on a longer-term joint Regional Transit Study. 

Municipalities need ‘seat at the table’ early on, says Bruce County warden

WALKERTON  – It’s essential that municipalities have a “seat at the table, early on,” said Bruce County Warden Luke Charbonneau at the July meeting of Bruce County council.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Election update

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

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. 

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.

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Election update

By Midwestern Newspapers

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

By Submitted

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. 

Annual TRI-umph Triathlon held in Gorrie

By Nicole Beswitherick

GORRIE – The annual TRI-umph Triathlon in Gorrie was held on Aug. 3, bringing dozens of families to the Howick Optimist Pool and splash pad site.

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