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Impaired driver in West Perth

Submitted February 5, 2026Local News, Police, Rural

One person has been charged for driving impaired after being stopped following a traffic violation on Jan. 27, a police report states.

Maitland Conservation pushes for joint working group, equal funding

Cory Bilyea February 5, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members are calling on local municipalities, watershed groups and residents to press area MPPs and the environment minister for changes to the province’s proposed consolidation of conservation authorities. 

Howick Council planning to draft bylaw to enter agreement with +VG Architects for potential daycare facility

Nicole Beswitherick February 5, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

In the works for a couple of months now, council here is beginning to make final decisions on whether or not to proceed with building a daycare centre beside the township’s community centre.

Morris-Turnberry staff directed to keep 2026 tax rate increase under 5%

Rachel Hammermueller February 5, 2026Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

In its first 2026 draft budget meeting, Morris-Turnberry Council acknowledged the necessity of small increases to most categories of the budget to update equipment and plan for the future health of services, followed by discussion around what may materialize into tough decisions.

Day camp fun

Cory Bilyea February 5, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Participants enjoyed a full day of arts and crafts at the PA day event on Jan. 30.

Take it for the team Canada! Turns out we need the snow and cold

Submitted February 5, 2026Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

Love your maple syrup?  Well, no cold, no syrup! 

Wingham’s Riley Good to play in 2026 Softball World Cup

Midwestern Newspapers February 5, 2026Local News, News, Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Wingham’s Riley Good has been selected for Canada’s men’s national team to compete at the 2026 World Baseball Softball Confederation  (WBSC) U23 Men’s Softball World Cup.

Women’s wages in 1850s at Windsor Hotel

Submitted February 5, 2026Columns, Pieces of the Past

Photographs and records relating to working women from over a hundred years ago are somewhat rare and it can be difficult to have a detailed understanding of what their lives were like.

Draft two of Howick budget proposes 8.031% increase

Nicole Beswitherick February 5, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

After making some changes followings its first 2026 municipal budget meeting, council here reviewed the second draft budget at its Jan. 27 special meeting, which includes slightly lower tax rates.

North Huron South Site child care centre design approved

Cory Bilyea February 5, 2026Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Construction on new Blyth facility slated to begin in mid-March.

The Perfect Piece Home Shoppe – consciously curating your home

Heather MacEwen February 5, 2026Business, Listowel Banner, News

Finding that perfect piece of home décor is now right at your fingertips and located at 165 Argyle Ave. North in Listowel.

Full ‘Snow Moon’ provides morning magic for 2026 Groundhog Day prediction

Heather MacEwen February 5, 2026Listowel Banner

The region was treated to a wonderful sight the morning of Feb. 2 when copious amounts of hoarfrost…

Belgrave water user rate remains the same for 2026

Rachel Hammermueller February 5, 2026Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Belgrave Water System annual fee is remaining the same as last year, at $1,322.09 per user. 

Province announces local investments; North Huron recipient of three major grants

Cory Bilyea February 5, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

A recent funding allocation from the Ontario government is a welcome and timely announcement, according to North Huron CAO Nelson Santos.

Howick executing purchase, sale agreement for future fire station

Nicole Beswitherick February 5, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Authorization to execute a purchase and sale agreement for the potential location of a future fire station, was discussed at the Jan. 27 township council meeting, which was held despite a heavy snowfall.

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Perth County OPP dedicates staff member to monitoring released offenders

OMAP is a crime suppression strategy designed to deter repeat offenders, holding them accountable to release conditions, Vincent told the board that day.

Arrest after home invasion, theft, cross-county getaway attempt

Huron County OPP has arrested one individual following several incidents that spanned Lambton, Huron, and Perth counties on March 18, 2026. 

See all Listowel area articles.

Students in the spotlight at Owen Sound Regional Skills 2026

OWEN SOUND - More than 50 secondary school students put their skilled trades training to the test at the 2026 Regional Technological Skills Challenge held Friday, Feb. 27 in Owen Sound.

Three way tie for top spot at Teeswater crockinole gathering

TEESWATER - Lots of fun and competition was enjoyed at the Teeswater Town Hall on Wednesday, March 18.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Belgrave Playground Committee plans exciting summer kickoff event for 2026

The Belgrave Playground Committee is hosting a three-day Kickoff Summer Event from June 12 to 14 at the Belgrave Community Centre.

David Yates releases new book, Huron at the Crossroads: 1925-2025

As Huron County prepares to mark its bicentennial, local historian and retired teacher David Yates is offering a timely gift to the community.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Behind the Sirens: The commitment behind your local firefighters

When a fire truck races down the street with lights and sirens, most people see the emergency response in action.

Two decades of disease, celebrated with cake

Friday, March 20, 2026 officially marked 20 years of me living with type one diabetes (T1D). And yes – I got a cake. A personalized one, actually.

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.

Columnists

Perth County OPP dedicates staff member to monitoring released offenders

By Rachel Hammermueller

OMAP is a crime suppression strategy designed to deter repeat offenders, holding them accountable to release conditions, Vincent told the board that day.

Belgrave Playground Committee plans exciting summer kickoff event for 2026

By Cory Bilyea

The Belgrave Playground Committee is hosting a three-day Kickoff Summer Event from June 12 to 14 at the Belgrave Community Centre.

David Yates releases new book, Huron at the Crossroads: 1925-2025

By Cory Bilyea

As Huron County prepares to mark its bicentennial, local historian and retired teacher David Yates is offering a timely gift to the community.

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