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Wingham

Resolution sparks discussion about farmland protection versus growth at South Bruce meeting

Denny Scott March 5, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

A resolution from Prince Edward County resulted in South Bruce Council members debating the importance of protecting agricultural land versus the need for space to grow the community.

Westario sale to ERTH Power pushes on, details discussed by council

Denny Scott March 5, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The sale of Westario Power Inc. is continuing, as told to South Bruce Council by Walter Malcolm, President and CEO of the company.

Closing bank, cooperative branches a sign of commercial shift; Niesen

Denny Scott March 5, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

While South Bruce staff immediately started looking for solutions to the municipality losing its second bank and Midwest Co-op branch, the shifting landscapes of farming and banking may make it difficult to fill those spaces.

Ford not qualified to make education decisions

Denny Scott March 5, 2026Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

You know what, Doug Ford is right, we should be extremely careful about what education people are choosing – they should be focusing on actual life skills like riding on your brother’s coat tails or inheriting 40% of a business from your parents.

North Huron receives provincial pothole grant

Cory Bilyea February 26, 2026Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Director of Public Works Kevin Watson informed North Huron Council the township was successful in its application to the 2025 - 2026 Pothole Prevention and Repair Program. 

CKNX announces anniversary line-up

Cory Bilyea February 26, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Local radio station CKNX recently announced its upcoming 100th anniversary plans, highlighting the contributions of W.T. “Doc” Cruickshank and his 1926 informal transmission that “evolved into CKNX, now one of Canada’s longest-running and most respected radio stations.”

Volunteer of the year, lifetime achievement awards announced

Cory Bilyea February 26, 2026Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Business Improvement Area (BIA) held its annual general meeting (AGM) on Feb. 19 at the Knights of Columbus Centre, updating members on activities and improvements completed in 2025 and informing them of their 2026 plans.

Music in the Fields reveals 2026 artist lineup

Submitted February 26, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Music, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Lucknow’s Music in the Fields has formally announced the artist lineup for its 2026 event, taking place Aug. 27-29 at the town’s Graceland Festival Grounds. 

Huron East Fire Department responds to balcony collapse, gas leak in Brussels

Rachel Hammermueller February 26, 2026Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

On Feb. 16, at the corner of Turnberry St. and Sports Dr. in Brussels, a balcony collapsed at a…

Huron East Fire Department reports a busy January

Rachel Hammermueller February 26, 2026Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here received an update from Huron East Fire Department outlining its work across Jan., 2026. Huron East’s department responds to calls cross-border into Morris-Turnberry alongside The Fire Department of North Huron (FDNH).

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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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Property, violent, drug crime down in April

Perth County OPP and community representatives heard the statistics on crime for the area, highlighting a successful property raid in North Perth to seize stolen property and how many offenders are being monitored locally. 

LDSS hosts Madill for final 2026 HPAA soccer match

LISTOWEL - The F.E. Madill senior girls' soccer team put two past the LDSS goaltender in the May 19 match in Listowel. The results of the last game of the season landed Wingham in second-place, and LDSS in seventh.

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Water festival draws hundreds of students to Chesley for 25th anniversary

CHESLEY - More than 1,200 students from across Grey and Bruce counties gathered in Chesley for the 25th annual Grey Bruce Children’s Water Festival, a three-day event focused on water education, conservation and hands-on learning.

Bluewater board recognizes student senators, welcomes incoming representatives at May meeting

CHESLEY - Students from across the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) were recognized for their leadership and contributions during a May 19 board meeting, as trustees and staff also welcomed incoming student senators set to begin their roles this fall.

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Fallout from Bill 124 not over yet – OPSEU Local 235 members on strike

HANOVER - On a cold, rainy Saturday, May 23, striking members of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 235 – Community Living employees – picketed in Hanover on 10th Street, to draw attention to the fact they have yet to see compensation for what was taken from them with Bill 124.

Multi-year capacity funding agreement advances community readiness for proposed Bruce C project

WALKERTON - On May 21, Bruce County and Bruce Power executed a four-year, $2 million capacity funding agreement.

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Locally-made documentary chronicles storied career of artist and the generational impact made through colour

Outside of Wingham, Cory Bilyea sits across her dining room table, face lighting up when asked about when, decades earlier, her earthwalk crossed paths with Michael “Cy” Cywink.

In Photos: F E Madill girls softball

  The F. E. Madill Secondary School girls slow-pitch team hosted a multi-school regional…

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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

Fallout from Bill 124 not over yet – OPSEU Local 235 members on strike

By Pauline Kerr

HANOVER - On a cold, rainy Saturday, May 23, striking members of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 235 – Community Living employees – picketed in Hanover on 10th Street, to draw attention to the fact they have yet to see compensation for what was taken from them with Bill 124.

Multi-year capacity funding agreement advances community readiness for proposed Bruce C project

By Submitted

WALKERTON - On May 21, Bruce County and Bruce Power executed a four-year, $2 million capacity funding agreement.

Property, violent, drug crime down in April

By Rachel Hammermueller

Perth County OPP and community representatives heard the statistics on crime for the area, highlighting a successful property raid in North Perth to seize stolen property and how many offenders are being monitored locally. 

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