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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.

Multiple ties at Walkerton card session

Submitted June 18, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - There were plenty of tied games at euchre and solo at the Walkerton library last week.

Hundreds attend open house for Grade 7, 8 students transitioning to LDSS

Kelsey Bent June 18, 2026Listowel Banner, News

SEAFORTH - Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) staff updated trustees on North Perth Grade 7 and 8 students transitioning to Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) in the fall, after a recent open house event with a high attendance. 

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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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Perth County archives sees increase in inquiries, some linked to new citizenship law

STRATFORD – A recent report to Perth County council states Stratford-Perth Archives staff have responded to 2,021 queries via email/phone and in-person visits this year as of the middle of August. This is a 48 per cent increase over the same period in 2025.

2026 International Plowing Match media day

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

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Bruce County’s IPM enters final countdown

WALKERTON - With less than two weeks until the gates open, Bruce County's 2026 International Plowing Match is about 90 per cent complete.

Going Hog Wild: Mildmay fair packs three days of tradition and family fun

MILDMAY - Crowds packed the arena on opening night and lined the grounds through a weekend of sunshine as the 161st Mildmay Fall Fair mixed long-standing traditions with new memories, from crowning a new ambassador to cheering at the demolition derby.

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2026 International Plowing Match media day

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Media representatives get a taste of what’s in store at 2026 International Plowing Match

WALKERTON – On Sept. 11, media people got a taste of the excitement that’s building about the 2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo in Bruce County, just outside Walkerton.

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LWHA welcomes Dr. Isabella Graham to growing surgical program

Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) officials said in a media release they are continuing to strengthen its surgical program with the recruitment of Dr. Isabella Graham, who will join the organization as a general surgeon.

Mills back in court Oct. 26, completing program for charge

Mills, along with Duty Counsel Melissa Egan, provided an update to Justice of the Peace K. McNamara for Mills’ ongoing legal process, after the Central Huron resident was originally charged in connection with an altercation in February in Wingham.

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

Perth County archives sees increase in inquiries, some linked to new citizenship law

By Kelsey Bent

STRATFORD – A recent report to Perth County council states Stratford-Perth Archives staff have responded to 2,021 queries via email/phone and in-person visits this year as of the middle of August. This is a 48 per cent increase over the same period in 2025.

LWHA welcomes Dr. Isabella Graham to growing surgical program

By Submitted

Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) officials said in a media release they are continuing to strengthen its surgical program with the recruitment of Dr. Isabella Graham, who will join the organization as a general surgeon.

Mills back in court Oct. 26, completing program for charge

By Rachel Hammermueller

Mills, along with Duty Counsel Melissa Egan, provided an update to Justice of the Peace K. McNamara for Mills’ ongoing legal process, after the Central Huron resident was originally charged in connection with an altercation in February in Wingham.

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