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Wingham Hospital Women’s Auxiliary Annual Spring Bazaar

Cory Bilyea May 7, 2026Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Supporting local health care, dedicated volunteers hosted the Wingham Hospital Women’s Auxilliary…

Council defers entering into agreement with Waste Management

Nicole Beswitherick May 7, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here decided at its April 21 meeting to defer a recommendation brought by their public works manager regarding entering into a solid waste service agreement with Waste Management.

Greenock Seniors April 28 card scores

Submitted May 7, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

GREENOCK - Greenock Seniors card scores for April 28

Howick approves two election bylaws

Nicole Beswitherick May 7, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - In preparation for the 2026 municipal election, Howick’s CAO/Clerk Caitlin Gillis reported she has been reviewing applicable bylaws and policies that are required to be reviewed and updated prior to the beginning of nomination period.

Elma Township Public School organizes student elective day

Abigail Brubacher May 7, 2026Listowel Banner, News

NEWRY - Elma Township Public School (ETPS)  hosted an elective day for students from Grades 6-8 on Thursday April 16.

Kin Trail bridge replacement to cost $846,988, completed before November

Kelsey Bent May 7, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - A contractor was selected at the April 27 North Perth Council meeting for the work to replace the Kin Trail Bridge, on the trail section between Victoria Avenue South and Salisbury Avenue South.

North huron council briefs -Falconer warns about outside influence in return to council meeting attendance

Cory Bilyea May 7, 2026Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM – Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer returned to the council table this week and used his first…

Alice Munro Literary Garden to find new home in Cruickshank Park

Cory Bilyea May 7, 2026Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Edit: This article has been updated to correct the spelling of Cruickshank Park. WINGHAM – North…

Blyth Festival Gallery opens season with student show

Denny Scott May 7, 2026Arts & Entertainment, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Blyth Centre for the Art’s Blyth Festival Art Gallery’s 2026 season officially opened over the weekend with the Student Show which welcomed artists from local schools.

Two file to run in North Perth, none in Howick

Denny Scott May 7, 2026Listowel Banner, News

May 1 marked the first day of the nomination period for the October municipal election, with the period running until Aug. 21 at 2 p.m.

Milverton Community mourns loss of Karlie Snyder

Submitted May 7, 2026Listowel Banner, News

The Milverton area is mourning the passing of one of their own by tying colourful ribbons on posts around the town.

Morris-Turnberry takes next step in creating encroachment bylaw

Denny Scott May 7, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

The Council of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry will be entertaining a proposed bylaw limiting usage of municipal land in order to reduce liability and potential legal costs.

Policies, information for election candidates on Morris-Turnberry site

Denny Scott May 7, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

The Municipality of Morris-Turnberry has taken the next step towards the upcoming municipal election this year.

Property theft in Milverton

Submitted May 7, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Police

MILVERTON - Perth County OPP are requesting the public’s assistance in relation multiple thefts in Milverton on April 30.

Municipal election nomination filing period has begun

Denny Scott May 7, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

May 1 marked the first day of the nomination period for the October municipal election, with the period running until Aug. 21 at 2 p.m.

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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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Listowel’s Night Market was packed

The Listowel Night Market on Aug. 14 was packed with people of all ages taking in live music, food…

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.

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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.

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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.

Listowel’s Night Market was packed

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Listowel Night Market on Aug. 14 was packed with people of all ages taking in live music, food…

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