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Howick to receive over $12,000 for five lifeguard positions

Nicole Beswitherick May 14, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Howick Township has been approved for five pool lifeguard positions this year, an increase from last year, in through a  $12,320 grant from its application for Canada Summer Jobs.

Howick to enter agreement with Waste Management ahead of new waste carts

Nicole Beswitherick May 14, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - An agreement has been made between the township here and Waste Management (WM).

Hantavirus poses ‘low risk’ says MOH

Nicole Beswitherick May 14, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Medical Officer of Health (MOH) and CEO Dr. Miriam Klassen, shared with the HPPH Board of Health on May 8, that hantavirus is still assessed at low risk.

Howick Council approves backhoe repairs

Nicole Beswitherick May 14, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here authorized Manager of Public Works Scott Price to proceed with repairs estimated at approximately $27,784.70, for the township’s 2018 Cat 420 backhoe transmission.

Howick Township designated as community improvement project area

Nicole Beswitherick May 14, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - For the purpose of implementing a façade program, Howick Council has designated the entire township as a community improvement project area.

Mischief investigation closes Teeswater school

Submitted May 14, 2026News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

TEESWATER - South Bruce OPP is appealing for witnesses in relation to multiple mischief complaints in the town of Teeswater, which led to Hillcrest Central School being shuttered May 8.

Maitland Conservation hosts floodplain mapping update public meeting in Wingham

Cory Bilyea May 14, 2026Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM – Maitland Conservation (MC) hosted a public meeting on May 7 in the Hot Stove Lounge at…

Howick to pull additional $20,000 from fire reserve for radio upgrades

Nicole Beswitherick May 14, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - The fire department here has been experiencing radio communication issues – both internally and externally – for some time, according to Fire Chief Josh Kestner.

‘Steps That Give Back’ memorial walk honours Wingham’s Joey Havers

Cory Bilyea May 14, 2026Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Local man’s sister urges others to get checked, undiagnosed heart disease strikes her brother at…

School bus driver charged following vehicle collision

Submitted May 7, 2026News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

HURON EAST - An individual has been charged after a two-vehicle collision involving a school bus, 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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Atwood braves the heat for Canada Day celebration

Atwood’s biggest event of the year – Canada Day – saw onlookers arriving in droves with sun…

Howick’s 170th Homecoming packed three days with events for all ages

Howick’s 170th Homecoming, July 3-5, was packed with back-to-back events spanning the township.…

See all Listowel area articles.

Bruce County under orange heat warning as outages continue

BRUCE COUNTY – Many communities across Bruce County were under an orange-level weather warning on Canada Day as a prolonged heat event continued to affect much of Ontario.

Formosa Lions announce fundaiser total, lottery results

FORMOSA – The Formosa Lions Club report the final fundraising tally for their Walk for Dog Guides, held on May 31, was $1,710.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Bluewater Education Foundation launches inaugural Rankin River canoe rally

BRUCE COUNTY – The Bluewater Education Foundation hosted its inaugural Rankin River Canoe Rally on May 23, bringing together paddlers, nature enthusiasts, volunteers and community supporters for a day on the water.

Bruce County under orange heat warning as outages continue

BRUCE COUNTY – Many communities across Bruce County were under an orange-level weather warning on Canada Day as a prolonged heat event continued to affect much of Ontario.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Bluevale hosts fishing derby

The Bluevale Fishing Derby took place at the Bluevale Dam July 5, with lots of children casting…

No criminal offence by OPP after Wingham arrest

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) “found no reasonable grounds to believe” a Huron County OPP officer committed a criminal offence in connection to injuries sustained by a 69-year-old man while in custody at the OPP detachment in Clinton. 

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Editorial

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.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

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Bluevale hosts fishing derby

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Bluevale Fishing Derby took place at the Bluevale Dam July 5, with lots of children casting…

No criminal offence by OPP after Wingham arrest

By Midwestern Newspapers

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) “found no reasonable grounds to believe” a Huron County OPP officer committed a criminal offence in connection to injuries sustained by a 69-year-old man while in custody at the OPP detachment in Clinton. 

Atwood braves the heat for Canada Day celebration

By Rachel Hammermueller

Atwood’s biggest event of the year – Canada Day – saw onlookers arriving in droves with sun…

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