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Wingham

Classic Troubadours concert coming to Wingham theatre

Submitted May 8, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Award-winning singer-songwriter Jacob Moon and a troupe of veteran performers honour four songwriting legends May 14.

New measles exposures in HPPH region including Wingham hospital

Submitted May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is advising the community of new measles exposures.

Community Living Wingham and District receives $10,000 donation

Denny Scott May 8, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Community Living Wingham and District was the recipient of a $10,000 donation from the Lucknow…

We cannot overlook our own issues

Pauline Kerr May 8, 2025Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, News, Opinion, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

The recent federal election had the highest voter turnout in decades. It seems Canadians took notice when the American president took to sniping at our prime minister, calling him Governor Trudeau, and Canada the 51st state.

Assault in North Huron; school bus driver charged with careless driving

Submitted May 8, 2025Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

On April 23, members of the Huron County OPP responded to a report of an assault in the Municipality of Huron East. Following investigation, a police report states, the suspect was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code.

The Wingham Trail Committee was out May 1 to begin the planting of 150 native shrubs

Cory Bilyea May 8, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The committee worked along the Maitland River at the site of the now removed Howson Dam

‘News is only the first rough draft of history’

Denny Scott May 8, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

I’m going to (fairly shamelessly) borrow from some of my previous bosses this week and talk about…

Howick appoints Alana Dick as deputy clerk

Nicole Beswitherick May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Council here has officially appointed Alana Dick as the township’s new deputy clerk.

Road works could be under budget

Denny Scott May 8, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

The tenders for the reconstruction of Dietz and Kleist Street in Mildmay came in significantly under budget, leaving South Bruce Public Works Director Stu Moffat saying the municipality may save as much as $250,000.

Council approves route for Triumph Triathlon in August

Nicole Beswitherick May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Council here received a report at its April 29 meeting from the recreation department about the upcoming Triumph Triathlon in Gorrie.

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Howick CAO/Clerk recognized for 10 years in municipal government

CAO/Clerk Caitlin Gillis, was recognized by the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA) recently for 10 years of service in municipal management roles.

Council receives United Way update

At its recent meeting, council here heard a presentation from United Way Perth-Huron Executive Director Ryan Erb, updating everyone on the 2024/25 campaign and the Northern Huron Connection Centre.

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Building numbers down, but value up

While building permits issued in South Bruce since the beginning of the year are slightly down from last year, Chief Building Official Phil van Hardeveld said that wasn’t as important as the fact that building values are up.

South Bruce Council approves resurfacing of park, questions timing

While South Bruce Council did eventually decide to resurface the Formosa Lions Club Park Playground in Formosa as the current covering did not meet the standards necessary, the timing of the request left some council members questioning the actions of the Formosa Lions.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Building numbers down, but value up

While building permits issued in South Bruce since the beginning of the year are slightly down from last year, Chief Building Official Phil van Hardeveld said that wasn’t as important as the fact that building values are up.

South Bruce Council approves resurfacing of park, questions timing

While South Bruce Council did eventually decide to resurface the Formosa Lions Club Park Playground in Formosa as the current covering did not meet the standards necessary, the timing of the request left some council members questioning the actions of the Formosa Lions.

See all Wingham area articles.

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We cannot overlook our own issues

The recent federal election had the highest voter turnout in decades. It seems Canadians took notice when the American president took to sniping at our prime minister, calling him Governor Trudeau, and Canada the 51st state.

A glimpse of The Great War through the headlines of Perth County 

 The town of Listowel was a young 39-year-old when WWI broke out in Europe, and those living among the quiet pastoral fields of Perth County and the many communities within it sent their loved ones to places unknown for King and country, their lives immortalized by ink on page. 

The Capitol Theatre: A Small Town’s Cinematic History

 This week I will take you back to the somewhat humble beginnings of Listowel’s own Capitol Twin Cinema.

Columnists

More than a matter of ‘clearing the swamp’

By Pauline Kerr

Hamilton has become another in the growing number of cities that have decided the solution to the homelessness problem is to root out the folks who live in encampments.

Building numbers down, but value up

By Denny Scott

While building permits issued in South Bruce since the beginning of the year are slightly down from last year, Chief Building Official Phil van Hardeveld said that wasn’t as important as the fact that building values are up.

Kurz raises over $17,000 at final strongman fundraising event

By Kelsey Bent

LISTOWEL - The finale to Chris Kurz’s 24-hour decathlon featured him pulling a cargo van across the arena floor at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex on May 18.

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