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Vacated land to be expropriated for proposed Atwood affordable housing project

Kelsey Bent May 28, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - A portion of a property presumably abandoned for over 100 years was approved to be expropriated by North Perth at its May 11 council meeting.

Council tailors attainable housing rent to unit types, allows renting to family

Kelsey Bent May 28, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - North Perth council updated its affordable housing CIP to better appeal to renter realities.

Bruce County Council sets priorities for advocacy efforts

Pauline Kerr May 28, 2026Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The county has been having a certain amount of success in its advocacy efforts at the federal and provincial levels.

Fulfilling my promise to Michael ‘Cy’ Cywink

Cory Bilyea May 28, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Wingham Advance Times

It began with a direct question born of absolute urgency. Michael “Cy” Cywink was searching for…

Security tightened as council returns to meeting in person

Cory Bilyea May 28, 2026Local News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM – North Huron Council has approved new security measures at its Francis Street council…

Wingam Horticultural Society sale a success two hours in

Denny Scott May 28, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Horticultural Society held its annual plant sale over the weekend, though the first two hours saw a significant amount of the most desirable plants scooped up according to organizers. By 2 p.m. on Friday, after opening at noon, the sale was already a success with many plants bought and c

Two of three vehicles stolen from Brockton business recovered

Submitted May 28, 2026Local News, News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police issued a press release last week saying two of the three vehicles reported stolen on Tuesday, May 19, have been recovered.

AMGH, Exeter hospital responsible for 80 per cent of ambulance delay time

Denny Scott May 28, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, in Goderich, and South Huron Hospital in Exeter, were the only hospitals servicing Huron County to have off-load delays during April.

Saugeen Municipal Airport announces lease signed for major new business

Pauline Kerr May 28, 2026Business, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - The Saugeen Municipal Airport (SMA) Commission announced in a press release that it has entered into a long-term land lease with Allin Aircraft Maintenance.

14 apply to Summer Company

Denny Scott May 28, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

Fourteen eligible young business owners applied to the Huron Business Center’s Summer Company program according to centre manager Brittany Wise.

Six file nomination papers in North Perth for election

Denny Scott May 28, 2026Listowel Banner, News

A number of individuals have filed paperwork for the upcoming municipal election for North Perth, bringing the total to six candidates.

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Sting down Milverton in HCFL season opener

Denny Scott May 28, 2026Listowel Banner, Mildmay Town Crier, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron County Fastball League’s (HCFL) 2026 season kicked off over the weekend with the Milverton Millwrights visiting the Sebringville Sting on Friday, May 22.

LDSS students learn about firefighting, paramedic practices through visit

Denny Scott May 28, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Late last month, students from Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) attended the North Perth Fire Department’s Listowel site to learn about the healthcare responsibilities firefighters and paramedics have.

Incumbent Mark Goetz files to run for mayor in South Bruce

Denny Scott May 28, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, Walkerton Herald-Times

Mayor Mark Goetz is the first candidate to file for a municipal council position in South Bruce, seeking to reclaim his current position.

Huron County to rent space to OPP in Huron County Courthouse

Denny Scott May 28, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County will be renting space in the Huron County Courthouse in Goderich to the Ministry of Infrastructure for the OPP.

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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.

Columnists

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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