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Pearson reappointed as local Source Water Protection committee chair

Submitted July 30, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Province of Ontario has reappointed Matt Pearson as the Chair of the Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley (ABMV) Drinking Water Source Protection Committee (SPC).

Ontario accepting new applications for the Regional Development Program

Submitted July 30, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

MPP for Huron-Bruce Lisa Thompson, shared a press release on July 8 detailing the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade’s announcement that a new round of applications is now open for the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF).

Elementary School Fair moves to Thursday, ambassador’s speech focuses on theme

Submitted July 30, 2026Contests, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

This year’s Elementary School Fair at the Belgrave Community Centre and surrounding greenspaces is set for Thursday, Sept. 17.

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Submitted July 30, 2026Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

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.

Ottens says Return to Grace offers an authentic Elvis concert experience

Marlene Ottens July 30, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Listowel Banner, Music, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Do you remember when you heard that Elvis Presley died? I was 15 and although it was shocking, I…

North Huron council approves grant applications for two Wingham property projects

Rachel Hammermueller July 30, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here carried two motions concerning grant applications for local properties during their July 20 regular meeting.

Howick authorizes up to $300,000 for new pumper-tanker

Nicole Beswitherick July 30, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK – Howick council has authorized staff to spend up to $300,000 from the township’s fire reserve to purchase a used pumper-tanker after one of the fire department’s aging trucks failed its annual pump performance test and was removed from emergency firefighting service.

Howick to partner with Hanover for technical rescue services

Nicole Beswitherick July 30, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK – Howick Township will enter into an agreement with the Town of Hanover to provide specialized technical rescue services, with officials calling the partnership the most practical and cost-effective way to ensure residents have access to specialized emergency response capabilities.

Ontario accepting applications for Regional Development Program

Submitted July 30, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

MPP for Huron-Bruce Lisa Thompson, shared a press release on July 8 detailing the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade’s announcement that a new round of applications is now open for the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF), and the Advanced Manufacturing & Innovation Co

Huron County recognizes nearly 50 employees with long-service awards

Denny Scott July 30, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

Late last month, Huron County council recognized 48 staff members with special awards for serving the county for at least 10 years.

HPPH seeking community feedback on sexual health clinics

Submitted July 30, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Residents of Huron and Perth counties are invited to share their feedback through an online survey that opened on July 13.

HPPH seeking community feedback on sexual health clinics

Submitted July 30, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

STRATFORD – Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is seeking input on its sexual health clinic services. Residents of Huron and Perth counties are invited to share their feedback through an online survey that opened on July 13.

Morris-Turnberry council approves new recycling fee for industrial, commerical, institutional properties in 2027

Rachel Hammermueller July 30, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here followed staff recommendations, carrying a vote to implement the industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) curbside recycling user fee of $160, per bin, effective January 1, 2027. 

Etiquette isn’t just for home

Denny Scott July 30, 2026Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Over the weekend I found myself visiting friends and going out for dinner. I went to one of those kinds of places that allow you to pick your own ingredients for your meal. You know, the cooler behind glass with the employee, ideally, building your meal – be it a burger, a salad, a wrap, a sandwich

Pre-transition meeting results in questions

Denny Scott July 23, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Maitland Conservation (MC) board has a better idea of what the amalgamation proposed for Huron County will look like after a pre-transition committee meeting was held between the conservation authorities slated to become the Lake Huron Regional Conservation Authority.

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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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Tipi of Huron-Perth reopens in new Stratford location

STRATFORD – Previously located in Gowanstown, the Tipi of Huron-Perth now has a new home on the property of the Stratford Perth Museum and Archives.

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. 

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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. 

Teeswater arena roof repair approved as council opts for lower-cost fix

TEESWATER – A lower-cost roof repair will move ahead at the Teeswater-Culross Community Centre after council approved a $37,940 project that addresses current leaks while keeping the door open for a larger replacement if provincial funding is approved.

See all Mildmay area articles.

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. 

Steve Travale elected to the 2026/28 AMO board of directors

OTTAWA – Steve Travale, Brockton council member, has been elected to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) board of directors’ rural caucus.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council strikes committee for future of Galbraith Memorial Gates

It was discussed by council that the importance of these gates being a war memorial, and multiple members of council having heard inquiries from the community on the memorial’s future, spurred this action forward. 

Council approves garden suite, bylaw a 10-year timeline

Morris-Turnberry council approved a garden suite agreement and authorized establishing a 10-year temporary-use bylaw, amended from the previously used 20-year timeline.

See all Wingham area articles.

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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.”

Here we go again with the value of the Sunshine List

If you read last week’s Listowel Banner you will have seen that North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell, a retired government employee, thinks the public salary disclosure (also known as the Sunshine List) needs to be adjusted for inflation.

Columnists

Tipi of Huron-Perth reopens in new Stratford location

By Kelsey Bent

STRATFORD – Previously located in Gowanstown, the Tipi of Huron-Perth now has a new home on the property of the Stratford Perth Museum and Archives.

Council strikes committee for future of Galbraith Memorial Gates

By Rachel Hammermueller

It was discussed by council that the importance of these gates being a war memorial, and multiple members of council having heard inquiries from the community on the memorial’s future, spurred this action forward. 

Council approves garden suite, bylaw a 10-year timeline

By Rachel Hammermueller

Morris-Turnberry council approved a garden suite agreement and authorized establishing a 10-year temporary-use bylaw, amended from the previously used 20-year timeline.

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