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News

Hockey tournament returns to Palmerston

Jordan Snobelen October 16, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports

PALMERSTON - Eight hockey teams are set to face off at the Palmerston and District Community Centre Complex at the end of October to benefit the Friesen family.

Howick to be replacing Belmore Community Centre flooring

Nicole Beswitherick October 16, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here recently approved $1,895 to be taken from the recreation reserve fund to complete the Belmore Community Centre flooring replacement.

Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance expands diagnostic imaging capabilities

Submitted October 16, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) has completed a series of major improvements to its Diagnostic Imaging Program, including upgrades to breast screening technology and the addition of a new CT scanner at Wingham & District Hospital earlier this year.

Witches Walk comes to an end after 14 years of frightening fundraising

Rachel Hammermueller October 9, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

After 14 years, the Atwood Witches Walk is coming to an end. Jackie McCourt, long-time event organizer and host confirmed the news to the Banner in early October about the annual all-ages walk through the local woods at Halloween. 

Firearms, illegal dugs seized in Huron East; arrest at F.E. Madill following threats

Submitted October 9, 2025Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

An investigation conducted by officers from the Huron-Perth OPP, Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs, weapons and offence-related property.

Listowel Wingham Hospital Alliance board meetings back in session

Nicole Beswitherick October 9, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) has resumed its hospital board meetings following a   summer break.

Huron youth receives 4-H Ontario Outstanding New Volunteer Award

Submitted October 9, 2025Contests, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

A Huron County youth is among the recipients of the 2025 4-H Ontario Outstanding New Volunteer Award, sponsored by Gay Lea Foods.

McQuail approved to run for federal NDP leadership position

Submitted October 9, 2025Local News, News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County farmer and long-time political activist Tony McQuail, who identifies as a Green Progressive, has been approved as an official candidate for the federal New Democratic Party (NDP).

Request for Walt Disney family signage installation at Pioneer Conservation Area denied

Cory Bilyea October 9, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

A request from the Disney’s of Huron County Project Group to place a sign highlighting the Disney family’s connection to the area in Bluevale was denied after a lengthy discussion.

Maitland River Elementary School hosts Terry Fox Run

Cory Bilyea October 9, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

After a general assembly informing the children about Terry Fox and his legacy, the inspired runners made their way over to the track.

Visit the Huron Hospice Mending Café to help meet goals, donate

Submitted October 9, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Bring your items to the Huron Hospice Drop-in Mending Café, located in the Community Room at Huron Hospice Bender House, 37857 Huron Road, Clinton.

Diwali celebration set for Oct. 19

Cory Bilyea October 9, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron Seva Foundation, in partnership Huron County Immigration Partnership, recently announced their upcoming Diwali 2025 celebration, which will take place this year at F. E. Madill Secondary School.

Northern lights captured in Morris-Turnberry on Sept. 30

Submitted October 9, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

For approximately ten minutes around 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 30, northern lights, or aurora borealis,…

Indecent act charges at Lucknow music festival; online fraud results in $130K loss

Submitted October 9, 2025Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

On Aug. 23, at approximately 11:30 p.m., South Bruce OPP were conducting patrols at an event grounds property in Lucknow during a weekend-long music festival.

North Huron Council reviews financial impact of 2024 recreation fee increases; explores cost recovery options

Cory Bilyea October 9, 2025News

A report from Director of Recreation and Children’s Services Kelly Steiss informed North Huron Council of the impact the 2024 recreation fee increases and changes had on the township, including considerable revenue losses following fee adjustments and the elimination of popular membership options.

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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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Province announces $4.3 million for Huron and Perth health teams

The provincial government announced $4.3 million for Huron and Perth Counties to assist in attaching over 10,000 patients to primary care.

Local unemployment rates rise to 5.3%

WALKERTON - The unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased in March by 0.2 percentage points to 5.3% yet remained the lowest unemployment rate in the province for the past three months.

See all Listowel area articles.

Proposed boundary change, budget planning updates headline school board committee agenda

CHESLEY - A proposed revision to French Immersion boundaries and updates on budget planning for the 2026–2027 school year were among the items discussed at a recent Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) committee meeting.

South Bruce approves ball diamond funding, pool filter replacement

TEESWATER - South Bruce council approved a series of recreation and facilities decisions at its April 14 meeting, including a budget amendment to support improvements at the Mildmay Medical Clinic baseball diamond and the purchase of new equipment for the Teeswater Culross Pool.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Brockton’s dog park may be moving from Lobies Park to new location

WALKERTON - Brockton’s dog park was years in the planning before a location in Lobies Park was selected for a pilot project that’s still underway. After two years, there’s still work to be done, and that work may involve a new location.

Brockton’s Jackson Huber honoured for making his acting dream come true

BROCKTON - Jackson Huber is a young Brockton student with a dream of becoming an actor.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council approves rezoning request for Masonic Lodge building in Wingham

WINGHAM – A public meeting was held during the North Huron regular council meeting on Apr. 20 to…

Phantom of the Opera silent film with live organ coming to Wingham United Church

WINGHAM – For families wondering if a nearly 100-year-old black‑and‑white silent film can…

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Where’s the chaos? The surveillance state? Mind-controlling drugs?

We awoke Tuesday morning in a world unlike any we had seen before: one in which a federal party didn’t win a majority but slowly, steadily built its way up to one - and then kind of won one in a by-election.

Hurting with you: our community

Last Tuesday, the staff here at Midwestern Newspapers spent the day doing what I will always call the worst part of the job – reporting on tragedy.

Finding a place to rest this lent season

During this Lent season, through the Lectio 365 Prayer App, I have been following along with…

Columnists

No injuries, minor damage in Britespan fire

By Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM - The Fire Department of North Huron was called to Britespan on North Street in Wingham on Wed. Apr. 15 for a smoldering fire in a dust collector.

Council approves rezoning request for Masonic Lodge building in Wingham

By Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM – A public meeting was held during the North Huron regular council meeting on Apr. 20 to…

Phantom of the Opera silent film with live organ coming to Wingham United Church

By Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM – For families wondering if a nearly 100-year-old black‑and‑white silent film can…

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