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Grand opening planned April 17 for new Balaklava building

Submitted April 10, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Area residents are invited to be VIP guests at the grand opening of Balaklava Technology Simplified’s new 4,500-square-foot building here on Thursday, April 17 between 2 and 8 p.m.

Remember them; learn from their children

Cory Bilyea April 3, 2025Columns, Editorials, Local News, News, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Remember their names: Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran, Rebecca Contois, and Ashlee Shingoose. They were more than statistics; they were mothers, sisters, aunties, and daughters – each with their own stories and families. 

Large sinkhole stops traffic in Perth East

Rachel Hammermueller April 3, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Police, Rural

On March 28, the OPP closed Road 124, between Perth Road 119 and Line 61, just east of Brunner, to respond to a large sinkhole.

Battle of the Badges raises $3,500 for Victim Services

Cory Bilyea April 3, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

North Huron Fire Department (NHFD) and Huron County OPP laced up their skates for a good cause on Saturday, March 29, at the Wescast Community Complex.

Non-eligible unit recycling collection agreement reached

Cory Bilyea April 3, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Interim Director of Public Works Chip Wilson updated North Huron council on the non-eligible unit recycling collection plan, saying that an agreement had been reached, pending council approval.

41-year-old Huron East resident arrested for trafficking fentanyl, cocaine

Submitted April 3, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

An investigation has resulted in the arrest of a 41-year-old Huron East resident and the seizure of illegal drugs, a police report confirms. 

MVCA board request report investigating buying Canadian

Cory Bilyea April 3, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

During the regular Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) meeting in March, Chair Ed McGugan asked the board if they would like staff to develop a policy that prioritizes buying Canadian goods and services.

Local family walks to make Cystic Fibrosis history

Rachel Hammermueller April 3, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Brielle, as her mother describes her, has lots of energy, and is a “very spicy little girl.” Brielle also lives with Cystic Fibrosis (CF), a genetic condition which impairs the clearance of mucus from the lungs. 

A critical choice

Patrick Raftis April 3, 2025Columns, Editorials, Local News, News, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Up for another election?

McLean to run in Huron-Bruce for federal Green Party

Midwestern Newspapers April 3, 2025Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The list of declared Huron-Bruce riding candidates for the April 28 federal election has grown to include, Gregory McLean, who will run for the Green Party. 

Submissions open for Blyth Festival Art Gallery’s ‘the rural queer agenda’ exhibit

Rachel Hammermueller April 3, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Blyth Festival Art Gallery is calling for submissions from 2SLGBTQIA+ artists for their curated exhibit ‘the rural queer agenda.’ 

The Sights and Sounds of Success

Submitted April 3, 2025Columns, Editorials, Wingham Advance Times

The arena is cleared of ice. Stoves, tables and the conveyor will be put in place The Belmore Maple…

Four recent thefts highlighted

Submitted April 3, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Huron Perth Crime Stoppers and police are asking for assistance in solving the following thefts. 

Council members follow budget, keep pool closed for 2025 season

Denny Scott April 3, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

South Bruce Council has decided to maintain the closure of the Teeswater and Mildmay Pools on Sunday after significant deliberation, with some council members saying the issue can be revisited during the next budget process.

Open house for North Perth school boundary review well attended

Kelsey Bent April 3, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Offering a casual environment for members of the public to mingle with local principals, superintendents, trustees, staff and the consultants behind drafting the boundary review, the Avon Maitland District School Board’s (AMDSB) Boundary Review Committee hosted an open house at Listowel D

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Sully Burrows- ready to ‘rally around’ with a Paddyfest crowd

LISTOWEL – Playing Friday Night’s Paddyfest Concert is Perry Sounds’ own, Sully Burrows. The…

Gearing up for another legendary Paddyfest Friday night

LISTOWEL – This year’s Paddyfest concert showcase features Nate Haller as the headlining and…

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Council welcomes new member Michael Crawford

WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody welcomed the Municipality of Brockton’s newest councillor, Michael Crawford, and invited words of greetings from other council members at Brockton Council’s Feb. 24 meeting.

When the weather turns cold … Brockton has new warming centre

WALKERTON - Coun. Greg McLean made an announcement in the “new business” portion of the Feb. 24 council meeting that promises to help fill a gap in service for the community’s most vulnerable citizens.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Joe Kerr Ltd. loses bid for North Huron gravel maintenance services; new company wins contract instead

After decades of providing North Huron with gravel maintenance services, local contractor Joe Kerr Ltd has lost its bid on a Request for Tenders (RFT) from the township for the supply and delivery of maintenance gravel, part of its annual rural roads maintenance program.

F.E. Madill Secondary School held its annual Living Library event on Feb. 25.

Several members of the community came to share their lives and work with students as ‘living books.’

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

From lived experience to lasting support – putting farmer mental health first

In March 2019, my husband Brian and I began milking cows in our new dairy barn near Cannington in Durham Region.

How did we get here?

The North Huron community is reeling from the news a council member was hospitalized with injuries suffered in an altercation following the Feb. 17 council meeting.

The horizon looms

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon. 

Columnists

Joe Kerr Ltd. loses bid for North Huron gravel maintenance services; new company wins contract instead

By Cory Bilyea

After decades of providing North Huron with gravel maintenance services, local contractor Joe Kerr Ltd has lost its bid on a Request for Tenders (RFT) from the township for the supply and delivery of maintenance gravel, part of its annual rural roads maintenance program.

F.E. Madill Secondary School held its annual Living Library event on Feb. 25.

By Cory Bilyea

Several members of the community came to share their lives and work with students as ‘living books.’

Huron County Indigenous Housing and Homelessness planning strategy to include Indigenous voices

By Cory Bilyea

As part of the ongoing Huron County Housing and Homelessness planning strategy, a discussion panel was recently convened to explore local rural Indigenous community priorities and lived realities that intersect with housing stability (including safety, well-being, services, and access).

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