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Memories of Wingham: John Congram remembers public school in Wingham

Submitted November 6, 2025Columns, 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.

U15A West Coast Whitecaps claim 2-1 victory over Southeast Surge

Denny Scott November 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Midwestern Newspapers looks at minor hockey in the area over the past week.

Grade 4/5 class experiments with earthquake-proof bridges

Denny Scott November 6, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

Ms. Earl’s Grade 4/5 Class at Maitland River Elementary School, shown smiling and posing with their bridges, have been learning about earthquakes through the contraptions shown

$60,000 from Lucknow Kinsmen supports new bone density scanner at Wingham hospital

Submitted November 6, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham & District Hospital Foundation recently announced a $60,000 donation from the Lucknow & District Kinsmen.

Lawn bowling clubhouse updated

Submitted November 6, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Thanks to the Bruce County Community Grant, Teeswater Lawn Bowling Club was recently able to update its  club house.

Province announces plan to consolidate conservation authorities

Midwestern Newspapers November 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Ontario Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks announced plans to create a provincial board-governed agency, the Ontario Provincial Conservation Agency, to provide leadership, governance, and strategic direction to conservation authorities (CAs).

North Huron approves RFP for SCADA upgrades to Wingham and Blyth water systems

Cory Bilyea November 6, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

North Huron Council approved a $287,900 contract with ACTEMIUM to upgrade the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems in the Wingham and Blyth water systems.

Maitland Conservation considers closure of Wawanosh Park Conservation Area

Cory Bilyea November 6, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Wawanosh Park Conservation Area (WPCA), affectionately known as “Donnybrook” by its loyal campers, has for decades provided a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life and foster a close-knit community according to campers.

Province increases Ontario Municipal Partnership Funding

Submitted November 6, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Huron-Bruce MPP and Minister of Rural Affairs Lisa Thompson was handing out treats on Oct. 31, announcing that the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) would be increased by $50 million to a total of $600 million for next year.

Huron East resident fined $400,000 in woodlot destruction case

Denny Scott November 6, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

A Huron East resident, both as the director of a numbered company and as an individual, has been fined as a result of infractions against Huron County’s Forest Conservation Bylaw.

Historical society to hold second annual Fallfest

Cory Bilyea November 6, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham and Area Historical Society (WAHS) invites you to its second Fallfest at the Wingham Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Huron County’s EarlyOn program holds spooktacular Halloween parade in Wingham

Cory Bilyea November 6, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County’s EarlyOn program in Wingham held a spooktacular Halloween parade on Oct. 31,…

Fletcher accepts permanent job as treasurer

Cory Bilyea November 6, 2025Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

During the Nov. 3 regular council meeting, CAO Nelson Santos informed North Huron Council of upcoming changes in the finance department.

Decision on commercial recycling services deferred

Cory Bilyea November 6, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

North Huron Council has postponed a decision on commercial recycling services, deferring action on how local businesses will manage recyclable materials after the province’s policy changes take effect on January 1, 2026.

Changes to water, wastewater, recreation fees approved

Cory Bilyea November 6, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Interim Director of Finance Annette Fletcher presented the 2026 draft Fees and Charges Bylaw to North Huron council on Nov. 3.

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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…

See all Kincardine 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. 

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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