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Junior Legionnaires take the win Friday night

Rachel Hammermueller July 9, 2026Listowel Banner, Rural, Sports

The Junior Legionnaires hosted the Kincardine Cardinals July 3 evening, taking the win with a final…

Listowel celebrates 170th Agricultural Fair

Heather MacEwen July 9, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

LISTOWEL – The Listowel Agricultural Society is gearing up to present the community and…

Two ladies competing for title of 2026-2027 Listowel Fair Ambassador

Heather MacEwen July 9, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

LISTOWEL – Listowel Agricultural Society announces the running of the 2026 fair ambassador…

Huron East Fire Department responded to 14 calls in May

Rachel Hammermueller July 9, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Four calls were motor vehicle or off-road vehicle collisions; four were medical calls; and the remainder were either cleared calls, outdoor fire, or no incidents. 

Second annual Spirit Walk held in Wingham June 13

Cory Bilyea July 2, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham and Area Historical Society held its second annual Spirit Walk on June 13 at various…

Local orchard marks fifth anniversary with tours, grill and farm store specials

Cory Bilyea July 2, 2026Food, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Maitside Orchard celebrated five years under owner Calvin Lichty on June 13.

Wingham and District Horticultural Society marks 60 years of community gardening

Cory Bilyea July 2, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Sixty years after a handful of local gardeners first banded together to brighten up public spaces, the Wingham and District Horticultural Society is marking its diamond anniversary.

Joey Havers Memorial Walk raises over $10,000 for hospital

Submitted July 2, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The first annual Steps that Give Back: Joey Havers Memorial Walk held on June 13 generated $10,554 for the Wingham and District Hospital.

Red Top Berries hosts annual Summer Kick-Off event

Nicole Beswitherick July 2, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

NORTH PERTH – Red Top Berries held its annual Summer Kick-Off event on June 27, drawing families in to pick their own strawberries.

Queen Elizabeth II visits Perth County

Submitted July 2, 2026Columns, Listowel Banner, Local News, Pieces of the Past, Rural

It was during this week, 29 years ago, that communities across Perth County were gripped by “Royal Mania” when Queen Elizabeth II visited during an official Royal Tour of Canada.

Hospital gala raises $550,000

Submitted July 2, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Foundation officials offered “a heartfelt thank you” to everyone who supported this year’s gala. 

Municipalities support 10-year community wellbeing plan; addressing gender-based violence a priority for Perth County

Rachel Hammermueller July 2, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

Priority pillars locally are identified as housing and homelessness, gender-based violence and mental health and addiction.

South Bruce Vintage Tractor Tour held Father’s Day weekend

Heather MacEwen June 25, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Father’s and farm enthusiasts alike had a beautiful sunny day on June 21 for the South Bruce…

Graduating students at Elma P.S run through colours

Rachel Hammermueller June 25, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Elma Township Public School hosted a colour run on June 19.

Huron Chamber of Commerce golf tournament supports local food banks

Submitted June 25, 2026Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron Chamber of Commerce is inviting businesses, golfers, community partners and friends from across Huron County to tee up for a day of networking, team building and community support at the Annual Charity Golf Tournament.

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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.

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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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