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Ironmen downed in back-to-back pre-season games

Denny Scott September 11, 2025Sports, Wingham Advance Times

WELLESLEY – The Wingham Ironmen had a rough pre-season, with back-to-back losses over the weekend…

Conservative leaders seem to be forgetting their base

Denny Scott September 11, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

It was a weird week last week for those of us who watch politics a little dispassionately – that being without a strong attachment to either side. Why? Well because it almost seemed like the provincial and federal Conservatives woke up in Bizzaro world where up is down, and right is left, especially

Benninger’s apparel company takes off thanks to county program

Denny Scott September 11, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

MORRIS-TURNBERRY – F.E. Madill Secondary School student Gavin Benninger decided this was the year…

Thresher association reunion shows how the world used to work

Denny Scott September 11, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Threshing, antique machinery and food are some of the major foci of the annual reunion of the Huron Pioneer Thresher and Hobby Association, held the weekend after Labour Day every year at the Blyth Campground.

Grant provided to help Huron County implement homelessness program

Denny Scott September 11, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

GODERICH – A $30,000 federal grant will help launch a new Huron County pilot project aimed at…

Over 200 school-age childcare spaces lost in Huron County

Denny Scott September 11, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

GODERICH - More than 200 childcare spaces in Huron County will disappear later this month with the closure of before- and after-school programs (BASP) operated by London Bridge Child Care.

Historical Corner unveiled at Alice Munro Branch of Huron County Library

Cory Bilyea September 11, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

One of the Wingham and Area Historical Society’s (WAHS) main objectives when they formed in 2023 was to preserve as many of the historical artifacts from the now-closed North Huron Museum as they could.

North Huron finance director resigns; interim director reappointed

Cory Bilyea September 11, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

North Huron Council accepted the resignation of the municipality’s newly hired director of finance, Maria Thornton, one week after she officially started. Thornton’s official first day was Aug. 25.

Council supports energy efficiency funding application

Rachel Hammermueller September 11, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here went with the recommendation of its staff to issue a letter of support to the County of Huron in an application for funding from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). 

Township establishes formal job description for theatre house manager

Cory Bilyea September 11, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Townhall Theatre will hopefully soon have a dedicated house manager after North Huron council agreed to grant CAO Nelson Santos leave to establish a casual, part-time theatre house manager job description.

Local 14 year old racing for Team Canada at top international motocross competition

Rachel Hammermueller September 11, 2025Local News, Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Hailing from the settlement of Bluevale, local teen Caleb Vankoughnett, a 14 year old with a penchant for off-road racing, will represent the country as a member of Team Canada at the Motocross of Nations. 

North Huron to finalize agreement with Wingham Ironmen

Cory Bilyea September 11, 2025Local News, Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironmen have been operating out of the North Huron Wescast Community Centre since it opened in 2001, but they have not had a formal agreement in place, according to a report from Director of Recreation Kelly Steiss.

Late Wingham clerk leaves over $95,000 for cemetery, trails

Cory Bilyea September 11, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

A former resident and town clerk of Wingham, John Byron Adams, named the Wingham Cemetery and the community trail in his last will and testament, according to a report from Public Works Director Kevin Watson submitted to North Huron Council at the Sept. 2 council meeting.

Grandparents Day Celebration Carnival held at Riverview in Listowel

Heather MacEwen September 11, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, News

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Milverton Dog Park Committee wraps up fundraising campaign season with a splash at Bark in the Park event held at local pool

Heather MacEwen September 11, 2025News

MILVERTON – Community, dog parents, family members and canine enthusiasts came out to the last of…

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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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