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Canadian Staff Songsters perform at Knox Church

Heather MacEwen June 18, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Music

Community members from Listowel and surrounding areas had the unique opportunity to join the…

Multiple fatalities, injuries in vehicle collision near Conestoga Lake

Midwestern Newspapers June 18, 2026Listowel Banner, News

MAPLETON - A two-vehicle collision here on June 12 has claimed the lives of five children from North Perth.

Cases of Lyme disease in province increasing, public being referred to eTick website

Nicole Beswitherick June 18, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

STRATFORD - Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) will no longer be providing tick identification for the public, but will instead refer individuals to the eTick website and mobile app.

Harry Brydges looks back on life in Belgrave

Submitted June 18, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

Now almost 90, Harry Brydges has a lot of memories of Belgrave and area. He still lives on the farm just north of Belgrave on Cardiff Road. Please enjoy the latest in our Memories of Wingham and area series, courtesy of the Wingham and Area Historical Society.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

Cory Bilyea June 18, 2026Columns, Opinion, Wingham Advance Times

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly uplift and connect us all, reminding us of his warmth and the happiness he shared. 

Huron Chamber recognized among Canada’s fastest-growing chambers for second consecutive year

Submitted June 18, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

HURON COUNTY - The Huron County Chamber of Commerce has been ranked as the third fastest-growing chamber in Canada by the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada.

Organics recycling project for Walkerton gets ministry approval

Pauline Kerr June 18, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - As of June 1, the province was approved for implementation of a green bin program for recycling organics.

‘Sisters of ’78’ shows what is great about Blyth Festival in season opener

Denny Scott June 18, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Blyth Festival 2026 season opened on Friday with the opening night for Sisters of ’78 – a historically-based fictional account of the strike at the Fleck factory in Centralia, Ontario.

Robinson joins candidates running for council in Brockton

Denny Scott June 18, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Candidates continue to register for the upcoming municipal election with Christine Robinson filing to run as a councillor in Brockton.

Public meeting planned on June 18 for draft new Official Plan

Pauline Kerr June 18, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The meeting of Bruce County council on Thursday, June 18 will begin with the public meeting for the draft new Bruce County Official Plan.

Lillian Crawford Sweet’s poem, Cargill, celebrated on new mural

Pauline Kerr June 18, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CARGILL - Just imagine, a poetry reading on a sunny afternoon in beautiful downtown Cargill!

North Huron Reeve Paul Heffer files to run as councillor in next election

Denny Scott June 18, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

While the unofficial lists of municipal candidates for the October election for Howick remains empty, Reeve Paul Heffer of North Huron has indicated he will not be seeking re-election to his position.

Walkerton Herald-Times June 18 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers June 18, 2026Columns, News, Turnbacks, Walkerton Herald-Times

From June 17, 1987

We need an ‘exit strategy’ for homelessness

Pauline Kerr June 18, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

We speak of a “decent” standard of living without really defining what that means.

Olympian, school board praise Madill for hosting successful OFSAA rugby championships

Kelsey Bent June 18, 2026Sports, Wingham Advance Times

STRATFORD - F.E. Madill Secondary School recently hosted the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) AA Rugby Championships for both senior boys and varsity girls age groups.

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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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And with that, the 2026 Hayloft Music Festival comes to a close

LISTOWEL – With a successful second year of the Hayloft Music Festival under Listowel’s belt, impressions of the event continue to reverberate around the region.

Howick reallocating $35,000 to purchase equipment for future bylaw officer

HOWICK – Council here has approved reallocating an estimated $35,000 in unspent wages from its yet-to-be-filled municipal law enforcement officer position to purchase a vehicle, uniform and other equipment for the new officer.

See all Listowel area articles.

New businesses, funding and development shape 2026 economic update

TEESWATER – Economic development work in South Bruce has brought new businesses, funding and community partnerships to the municipality during the first half of 2026, while several downtown improvement programs have already reached their funding limits for the year.

170 years and still going strong: Teeswater Fair celebrates milestone weekend

TEESWATER – A beloved, 170-year tradition brought crowds, competitions and community celebration to Teeswater this weekend as the Teeswater Fall Fair marked its milestone anniversary with a full plate of agricultural and family activities.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Durham Street bridge finished

WALKERTON – Bruce County announced late last week the successful completion of the Durham Street rehabilitation project, including Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation. 

Larsen and Shaw receives award of excellence for innovative roof project

WALKERTON – A thriving Walkerton manufacturer, Larsen and Shaw Limited, has proved that business excellence and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council awards Latronica Drain tender to Robinson Farm Drainage

Council here approved awarding a tender for construction work as part of the Latronica Municipal Drain project to Robinson Farm Drainage, of Ailsa Craig, in the amount of $196,316. 

Morris-Turnberry approves rebrand, unveils new logo representing rural identity

Morris-Turnberry council has voted on a re-brand for the municipality, bringing the visual representation into the modern era with approval of the final design concept. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Here we go again with the value of the Sunshine List

If you read last week’s Listowel Banner you will have seen that North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell, a retired government employee, thinks the public salary disclosure (also known as the Sunshine List) needs to be adjusted for inflation.

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

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Durham Street bridge finished

By Submitted

WALKERTON – Bruce County announced late last week the successful completion of the Durham Street rehabilitation project, including Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation. 

Larsen and Shaw receives award of excellence for innovative roof project

By Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON – A thriving Walkerton manufacturer, Larsen and Shaw Limited, has proved that business excellence and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

Council awards Latronica Drain tender to Robinson Farm Drainage

By Rachel Hammermueller

Council here approved awarding a tender for construction work as part of the Latronica Municipal Drain project to Robinson Farm Drainage, of Ailsa Craig, in the amount of $196,316. 

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