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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.

North Huron approves no-risk Wellhub agreement for fitness centre

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

The Township of North Huron is poised to join forces with Wellhub, a wellness program that links businesses with fitness centres to promote employee health.

Township asked to assume responsibility for conservation area in Howick

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

There is a petition of interest for Howick Township to assume responsibility of the Gorrie Conservation Area from the Maitland Conservation (MC). 

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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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