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OPP remind public of snow removal laws, bylaws and parking

Submitted January 22, 2026Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County OPP is advising the public that it is an offence under the Highway Traffic Act to deposit snow or ice onto the roadway.

North Huron Council approves 2026 community group donation requests

Cory Bilyea January 22, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Each year, through the budget process, North Huron Council allocates dollars to select community groups, provided the organization submits a request to the town clerk by the deadline, which was Nov. 1, 2025, for this year’s budget.

Brussels to lose CIBC banking location; locals comment on economy, trend of closures in rural small towns

Rachel Hammermueller January 22, 2026Business, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

A continuing trend of banks closing their doors in small rural towns has struck this community.  Brussels, at the corner of Huron East and Morris-Turnberry, is the latest to face this fate.

Howick Hockey Day sees a snowy Saturday face off on the ice

Rachel Hammermueller January 22, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Howick Hockey Day on Jan. 17 saw multiple teams converging on Howick Community Centre for a full…

Livestock damage from predators produces 11 compensation claims in Morris-Turnberry

Rachel Hammermueller January 22, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Sometimes, there are reminders that local residents are experiencing country living. Morris-Turnberry Council received a report at its first meeting of 2026 about hunting and trapping activities in the municipality.

‘Slow Down and Move Over’ to keep tow operators safe and alive on the job

Heather MacEwen January 22, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL – “Right at the beginning of this snow I was pulling a vehicle out of the ditch on…

More items now eligible for recycling collection

Midwestern Newspapers January 22, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

While area municipalities remain in charge of garbage collection, a new province-wide  approach to recycling should mean fewer trash bags to pick up at the curbside.

2025 Walkerton Herald-Times Year in Review July – Sept

Midwestern Newspapers January 22, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Year in Review

The Walkerton Herald-Times 2025 Year in Review continues this week with a look at local activity from July to September.

David Sleightholm records high score at recent Paisley crokinole session

Submitted January 22, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

PAISLEY - With  snowy and slippery roads, 19 people ventured out and had lots of fun playing Crokinole. at the Paisley Legion on Jan. 17.

Cyclones secure win over Rockets

Nicole Beswitherick January 22, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones, 10th in the Western Conference of the Greater Ontario Hockey League (GOHL), were back on home ice on Jan. 16 to take on the Strathroy Rockets (9th in the Western Conference of the GOHL).

Music Hall Apartments achieves 75 per cent of fundraising goal

Submitted January 22, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - With $529,031 already raised during the capital campaign, United Housing is looking to achieve their goal of $705,000 for the Music Hall Apartments project in downtown Listowel.

Charges laid in telecommunication wire thefts

Submitted January 22, 2026Music, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

GREY BRUCE - Grey Bruce OPP have charged two people in connection with telecommunication wire thefts that have affected several OPP detachment areas across southwestern Ontario.

Walkerton Legion a busy place as organization celebrates 100th

Jan Briggs-McGowan January 22, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Happy hundredth birthday to the Legion organization! 

Walkerton Jail opening ‘going ahead’: Brockton mayor

Pauline Kerr January 22, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

TORONTO - The news from the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference in Toronto is mixed, but Mayor Chris Peabody had one major piece of positive information – the Walkerton jail will be reopening.

The Stratford furniture show

Cindy J. Sinko January 22, 2026Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Stratford was once well-known as one of Canada’s key furniture manufacturing cities. At its peak, the city was reported to be responsible for one-sixth of Canada’s total furniture output.

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Youth homelessness a growing issue in Perth and Huron Counties

Although there appears to be slight differences to how Huron and Perth Counties are responding to youth experiencing homelessness locally, both are falling short in adequately supporting those in navigating the exit system and preventing those from falling back in, according to recent research.

Kinsmen Euchre tournament

  The annual Paddyfest euchre tournament, hosted by the Kinsmen Club of Listowel, boasted a large…

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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.

Young at Heart Club card scores

CHEPSTOW - The scores for the Young at Heart euchre and solo games, at the Chepstow Lion’s Hall on Monday March 23.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Youth homelessness a growing issue in Perth and Huron Counties

Although there appears to be slight differences to how Huron and Perth Counties are responding to youth experiencing homelessness locally, both are falling short in adequately supporting those in navigating the exit system and preventing those from falling back in, according to recent research.

Morris-Turnberry hears proposed 2026 tax rate increase, discusses dog counter issue, maintaining roads and bridges over lowering tax rate

Among decisions made by council that evening were forgoing a municipal dog counter staff position, setting a pledge to Belgrave for playground equipment, reducing the municipality’s contributions to the fire reserve and setting a number for money for future asset management. 

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.

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Youth homelessness a growing issue in Perth and Huron Counties

By Rachel Hammermueller

Although there appears to be slight differences to how Huron and Perth Counties are responding to youth experiencing homelessness locally, both are falling short in adequately supporting those in navigating the exit system and preventing those from falling back in, according to recent research.

Kinsmen Euchre tournament

By Heather MacEwen

  The annual Paddyfest euchre tournament, hosted by the Kinsmen Club of Listowel, boasted a large…

Former local teacher publishes first novel ‘The Outward Appearance’

By Submitted

GUELPH - Former teacher Debra Kalba, who retired after a 30-year career working in schools in the Avon Maitland and Upper Grand District School Boards, recently became a published author with the launch of her book, The Outward Appearance.

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