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Dallas Smith’s Unplugged tour coming to Wingham theatre

Submitted August 14, 2025News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

WINGHAM - Platinum-selling country artist Dallas Smith and His Band is set to bring his One Night Only (Unplugged) tour to Wingham on Nov. 30. Known for his powerhouse vocals and commanding stage presence, Smith will strip things back for an intimate performance in handpicked theatres...

Brockton mayor prepares for busy meeting prior to AMO conference

Pauline Kerr August 14, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody commented in an interview the morning of the Aug. 12 meeting of council that the agenda was a busy one, including what he termed “a rare piece of sunshine” in a generally gloomy tariff environment.

Wingham squad in second prior to final season game, misses finals

Denny Scott August 14, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham BU18 squad posted a 4-3 win over the Kitchener TFC Rep U17 Boys Club on Wednesday, August 6, marking their second-last season game of the year before falling 2-0 to the Kitchener TFC Rep U18 Boys in the year-end semi-finals.

One fatality following motorcycle and vehicle collision Aug. 12 in North Perth

Submitted August 13, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural

One person has died following a motor vehicle collision in the Municipality of North Perth, a police report states. 

North Perth firefighters visit library for special afternoon of emergency awareness

Rachel Hammermueller August 7, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

Firefighter Regan O’Brien and Fire Prevention Officer Scott Wolske demonstrated all the equipment firefighters use when they gear up quickly for a call.

Morris-Turnberry approves Simply Voting for 2026 elections at higher cost

Rachel Hammermueller August 7, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

At their July 22 meeting, council here discussed an earler decision to ultimately approve Simply Voting service for internet and telephone voting for the next year’s municipal and school board elections. 

Morris-Turnberry hears plan to manage assets, close funding gaps over next decade

Rachel Hammermueller August 7, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here adopted the 2025 Asset Management Plan (AMP) for the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry during their July 22 council meeting, a requirement from the province. 

North Huron achieves compliance with emergency management requirements

Cory Bilyea August 7, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Township of North Huron has been recognized for its outstanding commitment to emergency preparedness, having successfully met all 13 program elements required under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA) for 2024. 

Morris-Turnberry considers health and safety updates, funding

Rachel Hammermueller August 7, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Through Ontario’s Workplace Safety anbd Insurance Board (WSIB) Health and Safety Excellence Program, the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry has received $20,000 to date for completing topical health and safety courses. 

Low-cost rabies vaccination clinics return to region

Submitted August 7, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Blyth Veterinary Services and Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) are once again partnering to offer three low-cost rabies vaccination clinics.

Stay alert on weather, road conditions during summer, OPP say

Submitted August 7, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Due to widespread weather-related incidents including flooding, forest fires, extreme heat, and hazardous driving conditions, the OPP is urging the public to remain alert and informed by using the appropriate resources for timely updates.

North Huron Council amends cemetery fees following BAO guidance error

Cory Bilyea August 7, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

North Huron Council approved an amendment to the care and maintenance portion of the cemetery fees.

North Perth Council selects contractor for Monument Road culvert project

Kelsey Bent August 7, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Monument Road (Line 75) west of Atwood will be under construction for the replacement of a culvert located approximately 0.75km west of the landfill road (Road 166).

Economy needs support, but ‘not at expense of health care’

Pauline Kerr August 7, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

GREY-BRUCE - When Canada’s premiers held a three-day conference in Muskoka July 21-23 to discuss tariffs, the economy and health care, there was a parallel conference nearby – Ontario Health Coalition and their counterparts from other provinces, labour leaders and Indigenous groups.

North Perth applies for funding to fill transit gap left by PC Connect Rural Route

Kelsey Bent August 7, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - North Perth Council supported an application for funding to create a public transit route linking Listowel, Mitchell and Stratford at its July 21 meeting.

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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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