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Kick off fundraiser for the Belgrave’s accessible playground a hit

Cory Bilyea June 18, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Kick off to Summer fundraiser was dedicated to raising money to build an accessible playground at the Belgrave Community Centre. The event was held from June 12 to 14.

Township shares key message on updates to voter information registration

Cory Bilyea June 18, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Township staff are sharing an important message with residents about the importance of checking and updating their voter information at www.registertovoteon.ca/ by August 12.

Youth Unlimited organized annual Tour for Teen cycling event

Submitted June 18, 2026Listowel Banner, News

Youth Unlimited held its annual Tour for Teens cycling event on Saturday, June 13.

Listowel community members participate in the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters

Submitted June 18, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, News

Community members from Listowel and surrounding areas had the unique opportunity to join the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters (CSS), during the group’s June 6-7 appearance at Listowel’s Knox Presbyterian Church.

Volunteers recognized for efforts put into planning upcoming fair

Submitted June 18, 2026Listowel Banner, News

MILVERTON - Every year the township of Perth East recognizes those volunteers who help the township in many ways, with programs to ensure the viability and to keep residents enjoying the lifestyle they have come to appreciate.

Anishinaabe art installation opens in Blyth ahead of documentary screening

Submitted June 18, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

North Huron, Waste Management host open house explaining upcoming changes to local garbage and recycling programs

Cory Bilyea June 18, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Township of North Huron, in coordination with Waste Management (WM) and Circular Materials, is transitioning to wheeled carts with the rollout of the new automated collection beginning on July 21.

Sid Mansz the shoemaker saves the show

Betty Jo Belton June 18, 2026Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Local shoemaker Sid Mansz stepped up to save the show more than once.  In 1955,  a touring performance of Macbeth was on the eve of arriving in Stratford and the Canadian Players reached out to Mansz for help.

Learn, connect, and stay engaged this summer with the Alzheimer Society Huron Perth

Submitted June 18, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

The Alzheimer Society Huron Perth invites community members to stay connected, informed, and supported this summer through a variety of free educational programs and social opportunities designed for people living with dementia, care partners, families, and community members.

Countryside Meadows cuts ribbon on new Listowel subdivision

Kelsey Bent June 18, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Those travelling Highway 23 North will no doubt see construction work beginning directly to the east.

Breakfast and big rigs

Pauline Kerr June 18, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The annual Firefighters Breakfast and Touch-a-Truck event in Walkerton on June 13 thrilled young and old alike – everything was there, from fire trucks and other emergency vehicles, to garbage trucks and industrial vehicles.

Brockton Council won’t pave the way for e-scooters

Pauline Kerr June 18, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Brockton is taking a “get tough” approach to e-scooters and similar mobility devices.

Councillor requests report on BYO alcohol permits for North Perth events

Kelsey Bent June 18, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - “I know some people might think negatively of this initiative, but I think we can treat adults like adults,” Coun. Marc Noordam said regarding the province’s bring-you-own-alcohol regulations under the Liquor Licence and Control Act.

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

Denny Scott June 18, 2026Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

Guelph unit hosts 30km Norwegian Foot March out of Linwood

Denny Scott June 18, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Rural

Earlier this month the 11th Field Regiment’s third Annual Norwegian Foot March (NFM) started at the Linwood community centre bright and early and saw participants marching dozens of kilometres.

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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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Food, drinks, candles and cosmetics: Beekeeping in Perth County

For generations, professional and hobbyist beekeepers throughout Perth County have been harvesting honey and other hive products for a variety of purposes. Delicious food and drinks, candles, cosmetics, and natural remedies are a few everyday uses for this versatile harvest.   

In Photos: The 170th Listowel Fair

Started in 1856, the 170th Listowel Fair was hosted on July 12-16, 2026.

See all Listowel area articles.

South Bruce seeks new roof repair proposals after no contractors submit bids

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce will seek proposals directly from qualified roofing contractors after receiving no bids for planned repairs at the Teeswater Culross Community Centre and Mildmay Carrick Recreation Centre.

South Bruce reports pool repairs, energy compliance and recreation policy changes

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has received an update on several recreation and facilities matters, including repairs to the Teeswater Culross Community Centre pool.

See all Mildmay area articles.

OPP seeks information from public following fatal ACW collision

HURON – Huron OPP are asking for assistance from anyone who may have witnessed or has dashcam footage of a single-vehicle collision July 19 in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh.

WOWC advocates for equitable transit funding and other strategic priorities

WALKERTON – Kate Burns Gallagher of the Western Ontario Warden’s Caucus (WOWC) provided Bruce County council with an update on strategic priorities and advocacy, as well as some attention-getting numbers.

See all Walkerton area articles.

New aerial apparatus replacement approved for fire department

The Council of the Township of North Huron approved the purchase of a refurbished aerial apparatus, replacement of Ladder 2, at its July 20 meeting. 

Alice Munro Literary Garden to move to library downtown

The decision from North Huron Council comes after a carried vote at their July 20 meeting, where council members were given two options for the landmark’s relocation: the library or Riverside Park.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

Columnists

New aerial apparatus replacement approved for fire department

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Council of the Township of North Huron approved the purchase of a refurbished aerial apparatus, replacement of Ladder 2, at its July 20 meeting. 

Alice Munro Literary Garden to move to library downtown

By Rachel Hammermueller

The decision from North Huron Council comes after a carried vote at their July 20 meeting, where council members were given two options for the landmark’s relocation: the library or Riverside Park.

Assault charge withdrawn in Mills case

By Rachel Hammermueller

George Mills, the 69-year-old Central Huron resident charged in connection with an altercation in February resulting in North Huron Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer hospitalized with injuries, had one charge – Assault Causing Bodily Harm – dropped by the Crown.

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