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MC chair seeks Bruce County’s support for merger

Pauline Kerr August 13, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – Ed McGugan, chair of Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) and vice-chair of Conservation Ontario, as well as a Huron-Kinloss councillor, addressed Bruce County council on Aug. 6 with a request...

Huron County Pride to present two events at Livery Theatre

Submitted August 13, 2026Local News, Wingham Advance Times

GODERICH – Huron County Pride (HCP) is organizing two exciting and interactive events on Aug. 15, at the Livery Theatre in Goderich.

‘Off-Island Odyssey’ brings a new style of comedy to Blyth stage

Denny Scott August 13, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The fifth and final premier of the Blyth Festival  2026 season, Off-Island Odyssey, brings a unique perspective to the Blyth Festival stage through a unique style of performance.

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

Denny Scott August 13, 2026Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

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

Election update

Midwestern Newspapers August 6, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

A race for the Reeveship of North Huron continues to be the township’s only election showdown. 

Organizations, local Lions work to welcome newcomers with event

Submitted August 6, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Newcomer Day at Camp is an annual celebration that brings newcomers to Canada, local supporters, and community organizations together for a free day of outdoor fun, food, and friendship. 

Annual TRI-umph Triathlon held in Gorrie

Nicole Beswitherick August 6, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

GORRIE – The annual TRI-umph Triathlon in Gorrie was held on Aug. 3, bringing dozens of families to the Howick Optimist Pool and splash pad site.

Interim bus service expanded as Bruce, Dufferin, Grey, Wellington regional transit study continues

Submitted August 6, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO – The counties of Bruce, Dufferin, Grey, and Wellington, together with Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit (SMART), are expanding interim bus service across the region while work continues on a longer-term joint Regional Transit Study. 

Teeswater Kinsmen seek council approval for new community pavilion

Emily Bowen August 6, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News

TEESWATER – A proposed community pavilion at Teeswater Kinsmen Park moved a step closer to reality after South Bruce council approved the Teeswater Kinsmen’s request to begin planning the project at its July 28 meeting.

Municipalities need ‘seat at the table’ early on, says Bruce County warden

Pauline Kerr August 6, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON  – It’s essential that municipalities have a “seat at the table, early on,” said Bruce County Warden Luke Charbonneau at the July meeting of Bruce County council.

Huron United drop points in TMSL matches

Submitted August 6, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

An underwhelming performance  saw Huron United Football Club fall by a score of 2-0 in their Tri-City Men's Soccer League against Riverside FC B on July 7.

SVCA board chair and GM more optimistic about regionalization

Pauline Kerr August 6, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

FORMOSA – Board chair Tom Hutchinson and general manager Erik Downing expressed a certain optimism about the coming regionalization of conservation authorities during the July 16 board meeting.

Helmets for Life program returns for 11th year, promotes concussion awareness

Nicole Beswitherick August 6, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Sports

LISTOWEL – An annual program that has helped equip many young skaters and hockey players with free protective gear is returning for its 11th year this September.

$100,000 lottery ticket remains unclaimed

Submitted August 6, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Less than a week remains to claim a $100,000 ENCORE prize from the Wednesday, August 6, 2025 LOTTO 6/49 draw. The winning selection was 2, 7, 9, 9, 4, 9, 4, and the winning ticket was sold in Stratford.

LWHA emergency departments deliver care to over 25,000 Patients

Submitted August 6, 2026Local News, Rural

The Emergency Departments at Listowel Memorial Hospital and Wingham and District Hospital provided care through more than 25,000 patient visits in 2025/26, while maintaining generally stable wait times throughout the year. 

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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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