• Local
    • Independent Plus
    • Listowel Banner
    • Walkerton Herald-Times
    • Wingham Advance Times
  • Opinion
    • Letters
    • Editorials
    • Columnists
    • Cartoons
    • Submit Letter
  • Police
  • Sports
    • Submit Sports
  • A & E
  • Rural
  • Business
  • Obituaries
    • Submit a Family Ad

Your browser is not supported

Your browser is too old. To use this website, please use Chrome or Firefox.

×
Login
  • Local
    • Independent Plus
    • Listowel Banner
    • Walkerton Herald-Times
    • Wingham Advance Times
  • Opinion
    • Letters
    • Editorials
    • Columnists
    • Cartoons
    • Submit Letter
  • Police
  • Sports
    • Submit Sports
  • A & E
  • Rural
  • Business
  • Obituaries
    • Submit a Family Ad
Community News
Midwestern Newspapers Logo
  • Friday, January 16, 2026
  • Submit News + Ads
  • Subscribe
  • Sections
  • Search
  • Friday, January 16, 2026
  • Submit News + Ads
  • Subscribe
  • Login
 
Midwestern Newspapers Logo
Friday, January 16, 2026
  • Local
    • Independent Plus
    • Listowel Banner
    • Walkerton Herald-Times
    • Wingham Advance Times
  • Opinion
    • Letters
    • Editorials
    • Columnists
    • Cartoons
    • Submit Letter
  • Police
  • Sports
    • Submit Sports
  • A & E
  • Rural
  • Business
  • Obituaries
    • Submit a Family Ad
  • Local
    • Independent Plus
    • Listowel Banner
    • Walkerton Herald-Times
    • Wingham Advance Times
  • Opinion
    • Letters
    • Editorials
    • Columnists
    • Cartoons
    • Submit Letter
  • Police
  • Sports
    • Submit Sports
  • A & E
  • Rural
  • Business
  • Obituaries
    • Submit a Family Ad

News

Chair Thomson and Vice-Chair Johnstone acclaimed for a sixth term

Submitted November 27, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHESLEY - Bluewater District School Board’s  (BWDSB) leadership remains unchanged following annual trustee elections.

Trustee out of touch on topic of BASP

Denny Scott November 27, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Wingham Advance Times

It’s a tough gig being an elected official – there’s no doubt about that. When you take the oath of office, or whatever the equivalent is for your position, people expect a lot of you, and I’m no exception to having those expectations. I expect the people who are elected to represent me or to make..

Council remuneration to remain unchangedCouncil remuneration to remain unchanged

Denny Scott November 27, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County Council members will stay at their current compensation level which, according to Gallagher Benefit Services Group, is lower than average.

Wingham Ironmen drop two games in weekend PJHL action

Denny Scott November 27, 2025Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironmen are holding on to fourth place in the North Pollock Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey League, but only just.

Morris-Turnberry Council supports severance against county planning staff recommendation

Denny Scott November 27, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

The Council of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry decided to go against planning advice and recommend a lot enlargement of a former surplus residence severance.

Large scale county event focused on supporting succession planning

Denny Scott November 27, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County’s Economic Development Department worked with key industry representatives and interested community members earlier this month to help form a succession working group plan.

Minor Hockey Combined Logo

Whitecaps face challenges in A and B division games

Denny Scott November 27, 2025Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Midwestern Newspapers recaps minor hockey scores for the area.

Morris-Turnberry Council votes to replace grader

Denny Scott November 27, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

After one of only two Canadian providers failed to meet the requirements for a new grader, Morris-Turnberry Council approved purchasing a 2026 John Deere 872 P Tier Grader for $689,900 excluding HST.

Morris Landfill hours to change

Denny Scott November 27, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

he Morris Landfill operational hours will be reduced to bring it in line with other landfills in the community and save some money for the municipality.

Listowel Agricultural Hall hosts Women of Distinction Awards

Submitted November 26, 2025Business, Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - North Perth Women of Distinction Awards were presented at the Blue Jeans & Bling event held on Nov. 8 at the Listowel Agricultural Hall.

Lune Rise Farms celebrates five years of sustainable, regenerative cannabis farming in South Bruce

Cory Bilyea November 20, 2025Business, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

When Lune Rise Farms opened its doors in 2020, brothers Marty and CJ Johnston were on a mission to save their family farm by transforming six of the 150 acres of farmland just outside of Teeswater from standard agricultural crops to cannabis.

F.E. Madill Junior Girls claim WOSSA gold at home Nov. 13

Rachel Hammermueller November 20, 2025Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The team claimed the local championship title.

Provincial policy changes to ICI recycling have township searching for local solutions

Cory Bilyea November 20, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Ontario government’s implementation of changes to recycling programs for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional properties (ICI) has township staff and North Huron councillors searching for a viable solution by the Jan. 1, 2026, deadline.

Perth OPP conduct commercial vehicle inspections; speeding an issue in Gowanstown

Rachel Hammermueller November 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police

At their Nov. 12 meeting, Perth County OPP board members heard October’s crime statistics and an update on officer actions at the local level.

Search warrant in Huron East; driver charged in fatal collision

Submitted November 20, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

An investigation conducted by officers from Huron-Perth OPP Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs, a weapon, and offence-related property.

  • «
  • 1
  • …
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • …
  • 1,010
  • »

Select Your Region

Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

County capital budget to drain reserves down to $1 million

Thirty-three projects totalling $9.6 million were approved for tender in the 2026 Perth County capital budget. The next part of the budget, the draft operating budget, is slated to be presented at the Jan. 22 Perth County Council meeting. 

See all Listowel area articles.

Walkerton Rotary Club Lottery Draw winners

Winners of the Jan. 8 Walkerton Rotary Lottery Draw

Brockton’s first Mayor’s Budget comes in at increase of 2.64 per cent to levy

WALKERTON - Brockton council has successfully completed its first Mayor’s Budget, coming in with an increase to the municipal tax levy of roughly 2.64 per cent over last year.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

Maitland Conservation adopts 2026 work plan

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members approved their 2026 work plan and budget despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from the province’s plan to amalgamate conservation authorities (CAs).

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.

Columnists

Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

By Cory Bilyea

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

Maitland Conservation adopts 2026 work plan

By Cory Bilyea

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members approved their 2026 work plan and budget despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from the province’s plan to amalgamate conservation authorities (CAs).

County capital budget to drain reserves down to $1 million

By Kelsey Bent

Thirty-three projects totalling $9.6 million were approved for tender in the 2026 Perth County capital budget. The next part of the budget, the draft operating budget, is slated to be presented at the Jan. 22 Perth County Council meeting. 

  • News
    • Local News
    • Police
    • Sports
    • Rural
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Business
  • Opinion
    • Letters
    • Columnists
    • Submit Letter
  • Community
    • Obituaries
    • Family Ad Submission
  • More
    • Facebook
    • Twitter

Subscribe for Full Access.

Subscribe
Connect with us
Contact Us
  • Contact
  • Our Team
  • Home Delivery Issues
  • Submit News

185 Wallace Ave., Listowel, ON N4W 1K8. © All materials copyright Midwestern Newspapers, 2006-2026. Photographs and text found here may not be used for any purpose whatsoever without express permission. If you need something, please ask. Your feedback is welcome. Please direct comments, questions or suggestions to mwilson@midwesternnewspapers.com

Canada
  • Site Feedback
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Editorial Policy
  • Advertising
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok