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Huron County 4-H member selected as one of six provincial ambassadors

Submitted May 28, 2026Local News, Wingham Advance Times

HURON COUNTY - A Huron County 4-H members has been selected as one six ambassadors who will represent and champion the 4-H program across the province.

Kin Cares Youth Group raises $1,645 for The Well Youth Hubs

Nicole Beswitherick May 28, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL - The Kin Cares Youth Group hosted a barbecue at Zehrs in Listowel on Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16.

Never-before-seen evidence in 1988 cold case; OPP hopeful for new info in unsolved murder

Submitted May 28, 2026News, Police, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

LUCKNOW - Lois Hanna vanished on a hot July long weekend approximately 38 years ago.

Bluewater board rolls out Grades 1–9 literacy and math frameworks to standardize instruction

Emily Bowen May 28, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) trustees received an update May 19 on new Grades 1–9 language and mathematics instruction frameworks aimed at strengthening consistency, clarity and instructional time across schools.

Cyclones recognize players, staff, volunteers with awards at banquet

Nicole Beswitherick May 28, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL - Earlier this month, the Listowel Cyclones held the team’s annual year-end banquet, recognizing the work, dedication and achievements of payers, staff and volunteers.

FFCO names local egg, pullet farmer Tonya Haverkamp recipient of championship award

Heather MacEwen May 28, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Business, Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL – Farm & Food Care Ontario (FFCO) recently held its annual conference in Elora where…

Hike for Saugeen Hospice 2026 has raised over $127,000 so far

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

BROCKTON - Saugeen Hospice is celebrating another incredible year of community support following the success of the 2026 Hike for Saugeen Hospice.

Independent MC barbecue raises $1,500

Kelsey Bent May 28, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News

WINGHAM - Independent MC hosted a burger and peameal bacon barbecue last weekend on Josephine Street in Wingham.

Play keeps the audience guessing

Marlene Ottens May 28, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

ST. JACOBS - Drayton Entertainment’s second show of the season at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse is the stage adaptation of Agatha Christie’s novel of the same name.

Council takes stance against conservation authority consolidation

Rachel Hammermueller May 28, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here moved to send out a resolution saying it is not in support of the amalgamation of Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities (CA) into nine regional entities. 

Spring has been busy for SVCA’s flood forecasting and warning crew

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

FORMOSA - No one would disagree that this past winter was a challenging, cold, snowy one. That has meant a very busy spring for Jody Duncan, flood forecasting and warning co-ordinator, water resources department.

RV dumping station to temporarily re-open

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

WINGHAM – North Huron Council here approved a request from North Huron Director of Public Works,…

Annual bike rodeo takes over Listowel arena

Kelsey Bent May 28, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - The Municipality of North Perth hosted its annual bike rodeo, this year inside at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex. Many attended to ride through the course

The 1941 Perth County Horse Show attracted over 1,500

Claire Drake May 28, 2026Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

In early April, 1936 the newly formed Perth County Horse Breeders’ Association presented the first Horse Show in Stratford in twenty years.

Why do quilter’s make quilts?

Submitted May 28, 2026Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

MILDMAY - I’ll be honest. Creating a quilt won’t change your life. It’s not going to solve anything big or make you different than you already are.

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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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Duncan takes deputy spot in North Perth

Matthew Duncan scored a definitive victory over Allan Rothwell for the deputy mayor position in the North Perth municipal election.

Howick releases unofficial election results

While Reeve Doug Hargrave er was acclaimed to his position with Howick council, there was still races for the deputy reeve position and three councillors.

See all Listowel area articles.

Goetz hangs on to Mayor position in tight race

Mayor Mark Goetz defended his position against incumbent Councillor Mike Niesen in the South Bruce municipal election, but with a very tight margin.

Construction value tops $66M despite no new housing permits in third quarter

TEESWATER – South Bruce has recorded more than $66 million in construction value so far in 2026, setting a new high for building-permit revenue.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Elphick takes deputy position in Brockton, Travale , Clark, Hoffarth and McLean lead councillor vote

WALKERTON – With 12 candidates vying for six positions, and Mayor Chris Peabody acclaimed, there…

Listowel raises funds in 25th annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon

LISTOWEL – On Oct. 17, the CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon took to the airwaves with a mission…

See all Walkerton area articles.

Wright claims North Huron Reeve position in tight race

 According to unofficial results, incumbent North Huron Councillor Mitch Wright has edged out former Deputy Reeve Trevor Seip for the Reeveship in the North Huron Municipal election.

Goetz hangs on to Mayor position in tight race

Mayor Mark Goetz defended his position against incumbent Councillor Mike Niesen in the South Bruce municipal election, but with a very tight margin.

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

Duncan takes deputy spot in North Perth

By Denny Scott

Matthew Duncan scored a definitive victory over Allan Rothwell for the deputy mayor position in the North Perth municipal election.

Wright claims North Huron Reeve position in tight race

By Denny Scott

 According to unofficial results, incumbent North Huron Councillor Mitch Wright has edged out former Deputy Reeve Trevor Seip for the Reeveship in the North Huron Municipal election.

Goetz hangs on to Mayor position in tight race

By Denny Scott

Mayor Mark Goetz defended his position against incumbent Councillor Mike Niesen in the South Bruce municipal election, but with a very tight margin.

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