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North Huron approves amendment to water, wastewater billing for multi-unit buildings

Cory Bilyea June 5, 2025Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - North Huron Council has approved an amendment to the township’s fees and charges bylaw adding multi-residential property series fees.

Wingham Musical Muskrat Festival line-up announced

Cory Bilyea June 5, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Music, News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - The organizers of the Musical Muskrat Festival have announced the itinerary for the two-day event, which will be held at Riverside Park in Wingham.

Report says no historical evidence for Métis claims to SON territory

Cory Bilyea June 5, 2025Local News, News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

SAUGEEN OJIBWAY NATION - Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) Environment Office has concluded there is no historical evidence supporting claims by the Historic Saugeen Métis (HSM), the Georgian Bay Historic Métis (GBHM) and the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) to rights within SON territory.

Progress on housing and homelessness highlighted in report

Cory Bilyea June 5, 2025Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - A new report finds that collaboration, data-driven strategies, and a commitment to affordable housing as a fundamental right are some of the drivers behind a decade of progress and initiatives in housing and homelessness services in Huron County.

North Huron implements video surveillance policy

Cory Bilyea June 5, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - The Township of North Huron is taking steps to improve downtown safety and surveillance through a partnership with the Wingham BIA and the Huron OPP.  At the May 5 regular council meeting, members of the BIA presented a report titled Wingham BIA Downtown Video Surveillance Initiative Updat

Athletes from Hillcrest school in Teeswater line up for a 100-metre dash.

Hillcrest hosts track and field event

Denny Scott June 5, 2025Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Hillcrest Central School in Teeswater held its annual track and field event last week.

Local schools collaborate to host Cultural Unity Festival

Rachel Hammermueller June 5, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

Listowel District Secondary School’s (LDSS) Cultural Celebration Club, Westfield, Eastdale, Elma and Mornington schools collaborated to host the first Cultural Unity Festival at LDSS on May 28.

Listowel Legion honours two centenarian veterans

Rachel Hammermueller June 5, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

On May 28, two veterans were honoured by fellow veterans and local members of the Listowel Legion. 

Council ponders lasting memorial to honour victims of May 23 tragedy

Pauline Kerr June 5, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The May 27 meeting of Brockton council began with a minute of silence, to honour the five people from Walkerton District Community School who lost their lives in a devastating car crash, and the man who was killed in an industrial incident in Chepstow, all on Friday, May 23.

Submitted June 5, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Pasta for Pooches fundraising event at the Royal Canadian Legion hall in Walkerton on May 31 was well-attended.

Submitted June 5, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Inez Fenton organized the No Stone Left Alone ceremony at Sanctuary Park, Port Elgin.

Brockton Council passes resolution expressing concerns about Bill 5

Pauline Kerr June 5, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - On May 27, Brockton Council supported the resolution by Coun. Greg McLean, seconded by Coun. Tim Elphick, concerning Bill 5: Unleashing Ontario’s Economy Act.

Walkerton senior cards

Submitted June 5, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Euchre was played at the Walkerton Library senior’s room on Wednesday, May 28.

Howick approves bylaw, authorizing Fordwich subdivison agreement

Nicole Beswitherick June 5, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here approved bylaw No. 32-2025, authorizing the Fordwich subdivision agreement between the township and 2822071 Ontario Ltd.

Brockton receives support from Humboldt

Pauline Kerr June 5, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The final item discussed during the May 27 council meeting was the tragedy loss of a great teacher and four remarkable students from Walkerton District Community School.

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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15th annual North Perth Character Run ‘successful’ says organizers

LISTOWEL - The North Perth Community of Character held its 15th annual Character Run on May 28 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

Elma Township Public School hosts annual fun fair – including educator inflatable race

Elma Township Public School’s annual fun fair on May 29 featured a ton of games and attractions…

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

South Bruce council moves ahead with drain improvements, paving contract and infrastructure upgrades

TEESWATER - South Bruce council is advancing a series of infrastructure projects, including major improvements to a municipal drain, following reports presented on May 26 by the municipality’s operations department.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Saugeen Hospice expresses gratitude towards Second Hand Rose Shop

Saugeen Hospice is extending a sincere thank you to the Second Hand Rose Shop (SRH) for their generous donation of $5,000 toward the build of Saugeen Hospice.

Picture of the Past

From June 7, 1989: Keith Waldie (standing) and Jack Tait were honored at the Walkerton Rotary Club’s 50th anniversary dinner held on Saturday, June 17 at the Community Centre.

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Regional unemployment rises 0.7 per cent

WALKERTON - In May, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by 0.7 percentage points to 5.9%, the largest percentage increase of all economic regions in the province, yet continues to hold steady as the lowest unemployment rate in the province.

Huron-Perth District Women’s Institute district meeting featured Blyth Festival Theatre keynote speaker

Guest speaker Rachael King, general manager of Blyth Festival Theatre, gave attendees a behind-the-scenes look into the expansive world of rural theatre which produces art that often travels to the international stage.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

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Regional unemployment rises 0.7 per cent

By Submitted

WALKERTON - In May, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by 0.7 percentage points to 5.9%, the largest percentage increase of all economic regions in the province, yet continues to hold steady as the lowest unemployment rate in the province.

Saugeen Hospice expresses gratitude towards Second Hand Rose Shop

By Submitted

Saugeen Hospice is extending a sincere thank you to the Second Hand Rose Shop (SRH) for their generous donation of $5,000 toward the build of Saugeen Hospice.

15th annual North Perth Character Run ‘successful’ says organizers

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LISTOWEL - The North Perth Community of Character held its 15th annual Character Run on May 28 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

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