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News

‘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. 

Belgrave Community Centre hosts talent show

Submitted July 10, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

On June 14, the Belgrave Community Centre hosted a talent show for children, and open stage for adults.

MVCA rejects camper’s request to keep self-installed solar panels

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

The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) denied a request from a seasonal camper at Falls Reserve Conservation Area (FRCA) to keep his self-installed 120-volt solar panels.

Wingham soccer team switches leagues, division to face challenges

Denny Scott July 10, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Soccer players in Huron, Bruce and Perth Counties have the opportunity to play in an elite, Tier-1 league through the Wingham BU18 squad.

Formosa Lion’s Club member receives Art Woods Golden Tree Award

Submitted July 10, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

FORMOSA - The Formosa and District Lions Club held their June Lottery draw with the following people winning $40: Brian Gutscher, Formosa; Tom Elviss, Fenwick; Mike and Angel Inglis, Guelph, Al Schnurr, Formosa and Pat Morely, Mildmay.

Comancheros Car Club of Listowel hosts annual Show ‘N’ Shine car show

Nicole Beswitherick July 10, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL - The Comancheros Car Club of Listowel hosted its annual Show ‘N’ Shine car show on July 6 at Listowel Memorial Park.

A sign that change is needed

Kelsey Bent July 10, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

The recent decision to make Mayne Corners a four-way stop, made by Perth County Council on July 3,…

Quebec prison escapee may be in South Bruce or Hanover areas

Submitted July 10, 2025News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

SOUTH BRUCE - The OPP have been notified that an escapee from a Quebec prison may be in southwestern Ontario, specifically, in the South Bruce or Hanover areas.

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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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Seven Trailblazing women share their stories at library event

LISTOWEL – Parkview Gardens hosted a full turnout for the North Perth Public Library’s Tell Me a Story; Trailblazing Women event on Oct. 15.

Bill 125 proposed to reduce appeal, availability of vapour products to youth

STRATFORD – The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health received a letter in its correspondence regarding support for Bill 125 at its Oct. 9 meeting.

See all Listowel area articles.

New garbage collection contract to go out for bids

TEESWATER – A new curbside garbage collection contract is being put out for bids after the current provider plans to end service Dec. 31, with several smaller communities potentially gaining collection for the first time. 

Students take part in province-wide mock municipal election

HANOVER – More than 140,000 students across Ontario took part in a parallel municipal and school board election this fall, including students learning about the candidates and democratic process in communities across Bruce and Grey counties.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Ellis claims top prize in TV Bingo

BRUCE – Fran Ellis of Walkerton claimed the highest-value prize in the Wightman Rotary TV Bingo last week. 

Walkerton Herald-Times Nov. 05 Turnbacks

From Nov. 9, 1988

See all Walkerton area articles.

Wingham Legion members speak to their place in community, as Branch 180 celebrates a century of service

In the heart of Wingham sit Jim and Cheryl Saint, at a table in the lower level of Branch 180 Wingham – Royal Canadian Legion. They’re reminiscing about their combined nearly 80 years as members of this legion, both following in the footsteps of their veteran fathers.

Memories of Wingham: Roger Burchill shares close calls

Everyone has their problems, but Roger Burchill has had more than his share. He recalls some close calls and also some real tragedies. He recently shared them in his own words.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The price of staying alive

I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…

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.”

Columnists

Wingham Legion members speak to their place in community, as Branch 180 celebrates a century of service

By Rachel Hammermueller

In the heart of Wingham sit Jim and Cheryl Saint, at a table in the lower level of Branch 180 Wingham – Royal Canadian Legion. They’re reminiscing about their combined nearly 80 years as members of this legion, both following in the footsteps of their veteran fathers.

Memories of Wingham: Roger Burchill shares close calls

By Submitted

Everyone has their problems, but Roger Burchill has had more than his share. He recalls some close calls and also some real tragedies. He recently shared them in his own words.

The Maitland Scare Path was a creepy start into Halloween

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Maitland Scare Path in Wingham was a creepy start into the Halloween weekend. At nightfall Oct.…

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