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Howick Council approves over $3,000 in 2025 capital project budget overages

Nicole Beswitherick February 19, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here has approved a total budget overage for 2025 capital projects in the amount of $3,620.11 to be drawn from the fire reserve. 

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.

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

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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15th annual North Perth Character Run ‘successful’ says organizers

LISTOWEL - The North Perth Community of Character held its 15th annual Character Run on May 28 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

Elma Township Public School hosts annual fun fair – including educator inflatable race

Elma Township Public School’s annual fun fair on May 29 featured a ton of games and attractions…

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

South Bruce council moves ahead with drain improvements, paving contract and infrastructure upgrades

TEESWATER - South Bruce council is advancing a series of infrastructure projects, including major improvements to a municipal drain, following reports presented on May 26 by the municipality’s operations department.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Picture of the Past

From June 7, 1989: Keith Waldie (standing) and Jack Tait were honored at the Walkerton Rotary Club’s 50th anniversary dinner held on Saturday, June 17 at the Community Centre.

Smile Cookie campaign at Walkerton Tim Horton’s raises most funds in region

WALKERTON - This year’s Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie campaign raised $24,131 in Walkerton.

See all Walkerton area articles.

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

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.

Lack of healthcare provider knowledge a barrier to care for 2SLGBTQIA+ residents of Perth, Huron Counties

Unlike doctors, there is no shortage of headlines of rural healthcare as of late. Besides the urgent need for healthcare professionals locally, provincially and nationally, studies are looking deeper into specifics.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

Columnists

15th annual North Perth Character Run ‘successful’ says organizers

By Submitted

LISTOWEL - The North Perth Community of Character held its 15th annual Character Run on May 28 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

Picture of the Past

By Submitted

From June 7, 1989: Keith Waldie (standing) and Jack Tait were honored at the Walkerton Rotary Club’s 50th anniversary dinner held on Saturday, June 17 at the Community Centre.

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

By Rachel Hammermueller

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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