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Wingham

Decision on commercial recycling services deferred

Cory Bilyea November 6, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

North Huron Council has postponed a decision on commercial recycling services, deferring action on how local businesses will manage recyclable materials after the province’s policy changes take effect on January 1, 2026.

Changes to water, wastewater, recreation fees approved

Cory Bilyea November 6, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Interim Director of Finance Annette Fletcher presented the 2026 draft Fees and Charges Bylaw to North Huron council on Nov. 3.

Howick applying for grant, hoping to install generator switches at local community centres

Nicole Beswitherick November 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Fire Chief and Manager of Development and Protective Services Josh Kestner came to council here on Oct. 21 to ask for approval for staff to apply under the 2025 Ontario Community Emergency Preparedness  Grant (CEPG) program.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

Nicole Beswitherick November 6, 2025Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.

Memories of Wingham – Special Edition – John Congram, The Farm part two

Submitted October 30, 2025Columns, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Though John Congram has not lived in Wingham for many years, he still vividly recalls his connection with the town so many years ago.

543 Wingham Air Cadets holding open house Nov. 12 at F.E. Madill

Submitted October 30, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Youth thrive when they succeed, and that sense of accomplishment shows on their  faces. 543 Wingham Air Cadets provides this challenge, and the best part for parents – it’s free! 

Morris-Turnberry maintains minimum lot size after Lowertown nitrate assessment

Rachel Hammermueller October 30, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

CAO/Clerk Trevor Hallam reported to council here during its Oct. 7 meeting information concerning a nitrate assessment in Lowertown, confirming after staff analysis, there is no recommended impact to the municipality’s zoning bylaw at this time.

Youth Unlimited YFC North Huron hosts open house at The Station Youth Centre

Cory Bilyea October 30, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Youth Unlimited YFC North Huron hosted its second open house event on Friday. Oct. 24 at The Station Youth Centre.

Christine’s Clothes Closet hosts annual fall fashion show

Submitted October 30, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Christine’s Clothes Closet’s annual fall fashion show was held at the Wingham Columbus Centre…

ROPES – an emphasis on memory

Bob Murray October 30, 2025Columns, Opinion, Wingham Advance Times

I don’t feel that summer is over but our warm weather does continue. Maybe we will have an early snow. I am ready for anything.

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Sully Burrows- ready to ‘rally around’ with a Paddyfest crowd

LISTOWEL – Playing Friday Night’s Paddyfest Concert is Perry Sounds’ own, Sully Burrows. The…

Gearing up for another legendary Paddyfest Friday night

LISTOWEL – This year’s Paddyfest concert showcase features Nate Haller as the headlining and…

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Council welcomes new member Michael Crawford

WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody welcomed the Municipality of Brockton’s newest councillor, Michael Crawford, and invited words of greetings from other council members at Brockton Council’s Feb. 24 meeting.

When the weather turns cold … Brockton has new warming centre

WALKERTON - Coun. Greg McLean made an announcement in the “new business” portion of the Feb. 24 council meeting that promises to help fill a gap in service for the community’s most vulnerable citizens.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Joe Kerr Ltd. loses bid for North Huron gravel maintenance services; new company wins contract instead

After decades of providing North Huron with gravel maintenance services, local contractor Joe Kerr Ltd has lost its bid on a Request for Tenders (RFT) from the township for the supply and delivery of maintenance gravel, part of its annual rural roads maintenance program.

F.E. Madill Secondary School held its annual Living Library event on Feb. 25.

Several members of the community came to share their lives and work with students as ‘living books.’

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

From lived experience to lasting support – putting farmer mental health first

In March 2019, my husband Brian and I began milking cows in our new dairy barn near Cannington in Durham Region.

How did we get here?

The North Huron community is reeling from the news a council member was hospitalized with injuries suffered in an altercation following the Feb. 17 council meeting.

The horizon looms

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon. 

Columnists

Joe Kerr Ltd. loses bid for North Huron gravel maintenance services; new company wins contract instead

By Cory Bilyea

After decades of providing North Huron with gravel maintenance services, local contractor Joe Kerr Ltd has lost its bid on a Request for Tenders (RFT) from the township for the supply and delivery of maintenance gravel, part of its annual rural roads maintenance program.

F.E. Madill Secondary School held its annual Living Library event on Feb. 25.

By Cory Bilyea

Several members of the community came to share their lives and work with students as ‘living books.’

Huron County Indigenous Housing and Homelessness planning strategy to include Indigenous voices

By Cory Bilyea

As part of the ongoing Huron County Housing and Homelessness planning strategy, a discussion panel was recently convened to explore local rural Indigenous community priorities and lived realities that intersect with housing stability (including safety, well-being, services, and access).

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