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Avian flu detected in more local turkey farms

Kelsey Bent January 8, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - In Ontario, as of Jan. 2, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has listed nine current premises as infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also referred to as Avian Flu. Three of which are located in North Perth.

Local Irish dance students set to compete at international events

Pauline Kerr January 8, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CARGILL - Kate and Sadie Bester have been studying Irish Dance for 13 years, and by all accounts, they’re at the top of their game.

Learn from my mistake: get your flu shots as soon as possible

Denny Scott January 8, 2026Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Denny’s Den is not really a place (yet – if I can convince my wife that my soon-to-be-relocated-and-remodeled home office needs a giant overstuffed leather chair, maybe it could be). Denny’s Den has and (likely) will always be the state of mind I have to be in to produce opinion writing.

County recognizes local businesses, provides $36,500 in growth funding

Denny Scott January 8, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County recognized the recipients of the 2025 Starter Company Plus grant, which saw $36,500 awarded to 10 Huron County companies.

Huron County to consider strengthening smoking bylaws

Denny Scott January 8, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County Council will be considering implementing bylaw updates to recognize the changing landscape of smoking.

Minor Hockey Combined Logo composite

49ers compete in Kincardine Regional Silver Stick tournament

Denny Scott January 8, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Midwestern Newspapers follows minor hockey cation for the week of Jan. 5 through Jan. 11.

County cook book supports United Way

Denny Scott January 8, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron County Economic Development department supported the United Way Perth-Huron’s fundraising cookbook Abundance: Savouring the Stories, Flavours and Spirit of Huron County.

County continues to eye joint structure

Denny Scott January 8, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

GODERICH – Huron County staff continue to work towards the possibility of a joint paramedic and…

Huron businesses recognized through awards

Denny Scott January 8, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

As part of her report to Huron County Council during its Dec. 17 meeting, outgoing Director of Economic Development Vicki Lass highlighted a number of businesses who won awards at local business celebrations recently.

Minto cancels Fire and Ice New Years Eve event in Palmerston

Submitted December 31, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

PALMERSTON - Due to current and forecasted weather conditions, the Town of Minto, in consultation with the County of Wellington Emergency Measures staff, cancelled  the Fire Ice New Year’s Eve event planned for this evening, Dec. 31.

Morris-Turnberry Council approves early tender for maintenace gravel project

Rachel Hammermueller December 25, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here approved Public Works to start a tender process for maintenance gravel and hot mix paving ahead of 2026 budget approval, at their Dec. 16 meeting. 

Coldest Night of the Year returns to Wingham in February

Submitted December 25, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is inviting residents of northern Huron to register for the fifth annual Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) walk.

Maitland River Elementary School holds annual Holiday Show Dec. 16.

Cory Bilyea December 25, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Maitland River Elementary School held its annual Holiday Show on Tues. Dec. 16. kindergarten Class…

Bhardwaj presents CIP report

Cory Bilyea December 25, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Economic Development Officer Ritu Bhardwaj presented an overview to North Huron Council on Dec. 15, updating them on the success of the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Applications.

Central Huron, North Huron agree to updated fire services financial model

Cory Bilyea December 25, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

North Huron Council received two reports from Director of Fire and Emergency Services Chad Kregar regarding cross-border fire services agreements.

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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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