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Wingham

Maitland Conservation adopts 2026 work plan

Cory Bilyea January 15, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members approved their 2026 work plan and budget despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from the province’s plan to amalgamate conservation authorities (CAs).

Memories of Wingham: John Congram remembers ‘Pleasure Avenue’

Submitted January 15, 2026Columns, Opinion, 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.

Howick Fire Department to replace utility vehicle

Nicole Beswitherick January 15, 2026Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here approved up to $45,000 from the fire reserve to go toward a used replacement vehicle and associated setup costs for the Howick Fire Department.

Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance accredited with exemplary standing

Submitted January 15, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) has been awarded “Accreditation with Exemplary Standing” by Accreditation Canada, following an on-site survey conducted in November 2025.

Council seeks discussion with hospital officials over use of parking area for standpipe project

Cory Bilyea January 15, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

After learning that the Wingham and District Hospital board has rejected a request for temporary laydown space in its parking lot, needed for the municipality’s standpipe project, North Huron council has directed staff to pursue a new approach.

New men’s counselling initiative focuses on prevention, support, access

Rachel Hammermueller January 15, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

Relevance to Perth and Huron Counties lies in the geographic circumstance.

Huron County OPP sees violent crime decrease in 2025, increase in drug crime

Rachel Hammermueller January 15, 2026Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron County OPP board met Dec. 15, 2025 where a report was included outlining crime statistics in the detachment area from Oct. - Dec. 2025. 

The Wingham Ironmen struggled during a game against the Mitchell Hawks in PJHL action on Jan. 9 in Wingham, losing 5-1. This was the second of three losses over the last week, which has seen the Ironmen fall further behind the pack and remain in last place. (Nicole Beswitherick photo)

Ironmen fall further behind with three straight losses in PJHL action

Denny Scott January 15, 2026Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironmen dropped three games over the past week, remaining in last place in the North Pollock Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey League and falling further behind the Walkerton Capitals.

Royal Homes succeeding in finding local employees, looking for more

Denny Scott January 15, 2026Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

With a number of successful job fairs behind it, and on going recruiting efforts, including another job fair, ahead of it, Royal Homes is succeeding in attracting local employees to help with plans to gear up for repeatable homes according to Sid Kerrigan, president of the company.

Huron County Council looks to solve 20-year-old boundary question

Denny Scott January 15, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

A mystery over 20 years in the making could be resolved in the near future with Huron County Council directing staff to investigate the ownership of the Hays Tract, a seven-acre county forest property located south of Goderich.

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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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