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County greenlights operational review on homes for aged

Denny Scott July 10, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County Council has set the terms of reference for an operational review of the Homes for the Aged department.

OPP request assistance in decades old missing person investigation

Rachel Hammermueller July 10, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Timed around the 37th anniversary of a heavily-reported Huron County missing person investigation, OPP have renewed a request for help locating Lois Hanna, who disappeared from Kincardine between July 3-4, 1988. 

South Bruce takes next step for recycling depots at landfill sites

Denny Scott July 10, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Despite misgivings from Deputy Mayor Nigel Van Dyk, South Bruce Council voted in favour of authorizing an agreement with Circular Materials Ontario for a community depot for eligible users to drop off recycling material.

Huron County 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run a success, raises $7,200

Submitted July 10, 2025Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) saw many participants take to the main streets of Wingham, Goderich, Clinton and Blyth on June 4.   

LDSS students create farm stands representing Perth County for roadside display of local produce and goods

Rachel Hammermueller July 10, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Food, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

In late April, art and woodworking students at Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) began creating the design and structure of what would become five out of 10 total farm stands, housing local produce and goods in locations across Perth County. 

South Bruce Fire holds Summer Safety Station at Teeswater Ball Diamonds

Nicole Beswitherick July 10, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Members of the public were invited to participate in fire safety activities.

A day with the ‘One Care’ facility

Bob Murray July 10, 2025Columns, Editorials, Wingham Advance Times

Have you ever wondered what it is like to spend 24 hours in your home without escape? Well, I have. 

‘Quiet in the Land’ an affecting story of how traditions protect and destroy us; award-winning play makes return to Blyth Festival

Rachel Hammermueller July 10, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Opinion, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Returning home to the Harvest Stage after 44 years is Anne Chislett’s historical drama 'Quiet in the Land.'

Council waives permit fee for Pioneer Park dugout plans

Rachel Hammermueller July 10, 2025Local News, Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Council here waived a building permit fee for the Bluevale Community Committee at their June 17 meeting, effectively helping proposed work on the dugouts at the Pioneer Park baseball diamond come to fruition. 

From field to stethoscope: Ontario farm leaders help future doctors experience rural life

Submitted July 10, 2025Columns, Editorials, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Healthcare is a top-of-mind issue for many Ontarians, especially at times when we’re in need of medical care. Lack of services, long wait times or the family doctor shortage often make headlines in all parts of the province, but these challenges can be especially acute in rural Ontario.

North Huron Council commends staff for truck purchases amid uncertainty

Cory Bilyea July 10, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer and Coun. Chris Palmer both praised North Huron staff during the July 7 regular council meeting for securing good deals on two recent vehicle purchases, noting the current challenges in vehicle availability.

Hutton Heights Community Church holds ribbon cutting for a new community walking track

Nicole Beswitherick July 10, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Hutton Heights Community Church held a ribbon cutting for a new community walking track after its…

Boards approve balanced budgets for next school year

Kelsey Bent July 10, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Board of Trustees of AMDSB received and approved the 2025/2026 budget at its June 24 meeting. 

Liam Robinson, left, and Hunter Adamson were all smiles and giggles as a calf licked their hands

Fair Ambassador brings hands-on agriculture to summer camp

Denny Scott July 10, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

As part of the North Perth summer camp program, youth were invited to take part in some hands-on agricultural learning earlier this week. On Monday, Listowel Fall Fair Ambassador Lexi Johnston arranged opportunities for the youth to feed a calf, participate in a relay where they matched products wit

Prison escapee possibly in South Bruce

Submitted July 10, 2025Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The OPP were notified of an escapee from a Quebec correctional institution on July 6, a police report states. 

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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…

See all Kincardine area articles.

Pre-transition meeting results in questions

Maitland Conservation (MC) board has a better idea of what the amalgamation proposed for Huron County will look like after a pre-transition committee meeting was held between the conservation authorities slated to become the Lake Huron Regional Conservation Authority.

Maitland Conservation moves forward with Goderich project

Instead of holding a special meeting to approve a tender for the construction of the Goderich Restoration Complex, the Maitland Conservation (MC) board decided to give signing power to Chair Ed McGugan (Huron-Kinloss) and Vice Chair Matt Duncan (North Perth) and report back during the MC board meeti

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.

Pre-transition meeting results in questions

Maitland Conservation (MC) board has a better idea of what the amalgamation proposed for Huron County will look like after a pre-transition committee meeting was held between the conservation authorities slated to become the Lake Huron Regional Conservation Authority.

Maitland Conservation moves forward with Goderich project

Instead of holding a special meeting to approve a tender for the construction of the Goderich Restoration Complex, the Maitland Conservation (MC) board decided to give signing power to Chair Ed McGugan (Huron-Kinloss) and Vice Chair Matt Duncan (North Perth) and report back during the MC board meeti

See all Walkerton area articles.

Pre-transition meeting results in questions

Maitland Conservation (MC) board has a better idea of what the amalgamation proposed for Huron County will look like after a pre-transition committee meeting was held between the conservation authorities slated to become the Lake Huron Regional Conservation Authority.

Maitland Conservation moves forward with Goderich project

Instead of holding a special meeting to approve a tender for the construction of the Goderich Restoration Complex, the Maitland Conservation (MC) board decided to give signing power to Chair Ed McGugan (Huron-Kinloss) and Vice Chair Matt Duncan (North Perth) and report back during the MC board meeti

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Living in a horror movie for the second time in my life

Last Tuesday, unless you live underground (which would not have been a bad idea that day), locals…

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…

Columnists

Pre-transition meeting results in questions

By Denny Scott

Maitland Conservation (MC) board has a better idea of what the amalgamation proposed for Huron County will look like after a pre-transition committee meeting was held between the conservation authorities slated to become the Lake Huron Regional Conservation Authority.

Maitland Conservation moves forward with Goderich project

By Denny Scott

Instead of holding a special meeting to approve a tender for the construction of the Goderich Restoration Complex, the Maitland Conservation (MC) board decided to give signing power to Chair Ed McGugan (Huron-Kinloss) and Vice Chair Matt Duncan (North Perth) and report back during the MC board meeti

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. 

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