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News

Special advisor appointed by Ontario’s Chief MOH meets with Grey-Bruce health unit and board, county representatives

Pauline Kerr October 16, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

On Aug. 14, the Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, (MOH) Dr. Kieran Moore, temporarily assumed the powers of the Grey Bruce Board of Health, under section 77.1 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act.

CUPW strikes switch to rotating basis

Midwestern Newspapers October 16, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

OTTAWA - On Thursday, Oct. 9, The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) announced the ongoing strike, in response to proposed changes to Canada Post’s mandate and operations, would end and rotating strikes would take its place.

North Perth launches new public safety video to share a powerful message

Submitted October 16, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

LISTOWEL - The Municipality of North Perth and the North Perth Fire Department announced on Oct. 10 the launch of a new grain bin safety public service announcement (PSA)  created by Memory Tree Productions.

Cyclones score on empty net, come out with 2-0 win against London Nationals

Nicole Beswitherick October 16, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones took on the London Nationals on Oct. 8 at the Western Fair Sports Centre in London.

North Huron to cap Gypsy Lane RV dumping station, municipal staff directed to seek user-pay options

Cory Bilyea October 16, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - Public Works Director Kevin Watson submitted a report to North Huron Council on Oct. 6, seeking direction on the status of the Gypsy Lane RV dumping station and plans for this service moving forward.

Thanksgiving in the past’s paper pages

Claire Drake October 16, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Essential for many Thanksgiving celebrations is the turkey dinner which is served with a selection…

Huron County seeking community input for economic development strategic plan

Submitted October 16, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

HURON COUNTY - The County of Huron’s Economic Development department is seeking input from residents, business owners, and community stakeholders as it develops a new economic development strategic plan.

RALP initiative funds environmental projects on farmland

Cory Bilyea October 16, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

WROXETER - Are you a farmer with marginal/low-quality land, erosion-prone areas, or wet/unproductive field sections?

Listowel Banner turnbacks for October 16, 2025

Submitted October 16, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – Following the lowering of the Maitland River, the park has been a hive of…

Horticultural Society hosts Thanksgiving event

Cory Bilyea October 16, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - The Wingham and District Horticultural Society held a special Thanksgiving event prior to its October regular meeting.

Midwest 49ers down Whitecaps

Denny Scott October 16, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Midwestern Newspapers recaps how the 'A' and 'B' local hockey teams manage over the weekend.

Increases are okay, just keep them small and spread them out

Denny Scott October 16, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

I know that we’re going to get into some “nerdy” stuff, as my parents told me, but bear with…

‘I Am Huron’ awards recognize newcomers, immigrants in county

Submitted October 16, 2025Business, News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - Two business owners in Wingham were recently recognized through the I Am Huron awards, which honours immigrants and newcomers for making a difference in their communities.

Lexi Johnston praised at council for CNE Ambassadorship title

Kelsey Bent October 16, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural

LISTOWEL - It was a family affair at the Oct. 6 North Perth Council meeting when Lexi Johnston was praised for her Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) Ambassadorship win.

Bruce Power, partners donate $145,000 for future addiction treatment centre to Saugeen Ojibway Nation

Submitted October 16, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce Power and its supplier partners have donated $145,000 to help in the battle against addiction and suicide in the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) territory.

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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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