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Morris-Turnberry Council votes to replace grader

Denny Scott November 27, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

After one of only two Canadian providers failed to meet the requirements for a new grader, Morris-Turnberry Council approved purchasing a 2026 John Deere 872 P Tier Grader for $689,900 excluding HST.

Morris Landfill hours to change

Denny Scott November 27, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

he Morris Landfill operational hours will be reduced to bring it in line with other landfills in the community and save some money for the municipality.

Listowel Agricultural Hall hosts Women of Distinction Awards

Submitted November 26, 2025Business, Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - North Perth Women of Distinction Awards were presented at the Blue Jeans & Bling event held on Nov. 8 at the Listowel Agricultural Hall.

Lune Rise Farms celebrates five years of sustainable, regenerative cannabis farming in South Bruce

Cory Bilyea November 20, 2025Business, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

When Lune Rise Farms opened its doors in 2020, brothers Marty and CJ Johnston were on a mission to save their family farm by transforming six of the 150 acres of farmland just outside of Teeswater from standard agricultural crops to cannabis.

F.E. Madill Junior Girls claim WOSSA gold at home Nov. 13

Rachel Hammermueller November 20, 2025Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The team claimed the local championship title.

Provincial policy changes to ICI recycling have township searching for local solutions

Cory Bilyea November 20, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Ontario government’s implementation of changes to recycling programs for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional properties (ICI) has township staff and North Huron councillors searching for a viable solution by the Jan. 1, 2026, deadline.

Perth OPP conduct commercial vehicle inspections; speeding an issue in Gowanstown

Rachel Hammermueller November 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police

At their Nov. 12 meeting, Perth County OPP board members heard October’s crime statistics and an update on officer actions at the local level.

Search warrant in Huron East; driver charged in fatal collision

Submitted November 20, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

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

Cultural summit focused on building belonging through art, culture and heritage

Cory Bilyea November 20, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron Cultural Office, in partnership with Local Immigration Partnership, held its annual Huron County Cultural Summit on Nov. 13 at the Lower Hall and Theatre at Blyth Memorial Hall.

Renewable energy project proposes battery storage facility in Morris-Turnberry

Rachel Hammermueller November 20, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here provided preliminary support for a proposal for a battery energy storage system project in the municipality during their meeting on Nov. 4. 

Lighting of the Lights in Cruickshank Park on Nov. 14 draws local crowd

Patrick Raftis November 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham BIA hosted the annual Lighting of the Lights in Cruickshank Park on Nov. 14. Doug…

Deck the Halls in downtown Listowel

Heather MacEwen November 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner

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WAHS presents ‘Fallfest’ with emphasis on CKNX 100 year anniversary plans

Heather MacEwen November 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Music, News, Wingham Advance Times

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Great War book talk- Author Murray Hunter, at Alice Monroe Branch of HCL

Heather MacEwen November 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Wingham Advance Times

Murray Hunter presented a talk based upon his March 2025 published book, “Unforgotten: Thirty-…

Local Christmas parades and holiday festivities

Heather MacEwen November 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

As holiday season approaches, merriment and cheer begin to fill the air. Business merchants,…

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

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Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Panthers senior beach volleyball wrap-up

LISTOWEL – Panthers senior girls volleyball teams played their final beach volleyball games…

See all Listowel area articles.

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Teeswater arena roof repair approved as council opts for lower-cost fix

TEESWATER – A lower-cost roof repair will move ahead at the Teeswater-Culross Community Centre after council approved a $37,940 project that addresses current leaks while keeping the door open for a larger replacement if provincial funding is approved.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Steve Travale elected to the 2026/28 AMO board of directors

OTTAWA – Steve Travale, Brockton council member, has been elected to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) board of directors’ rural caucus.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council strikes committee for future of Galbraith Memorial Gates

It was discussed by council that the importance of these gates being a war memorial, and multiple members of council having heard inquiries from the community on the memorial’s future, spurred this action forward. 

Council approves garden suite, bylaw a 10-year timeline

Morris-Turnberry council approved a garden suite agreement and authorized establishing a 10-year temporary-use bylaw, amended from the previously used 20-year timeline.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Here we go again with the value of the Sunshine List

If you read last week’s Listowel Banner you will have seen that North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell, a retired government employee, thinks the public salary disclosure (also known as the Sunshine List) needs to be adjusted for inflation.

Columnists

Council strikes committee for future of Galbraith Memorial Gates

By Rachel Hammermueller

It was discussed by council that the importance of these gates being a war memorial, and multiple members of council having heard inquiries from the community on the memorial’s future, spurred this action forward. 

Council approves garden suite, bylaw a 10-year timeline

By Rachel Hammermueller

Morris-Turnberry council approved a garden suite agreement and authorized establishing a 10-year temporary-use bylaw, amended from the previously used 20-year timeline.

Conservation consolidation limits representation for local counties

By Denny Scott

After months of pushback from local lower- and upper-tier councils, the Province of Ontario released the ‘Improving Ontario’s Conservation Authority System’ document, detailing the amalgamation of the province’s conservation authorities.

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