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An(other) open letter to Coun. Palmer

Cory Bilyea December 11, 2025Columns, Local News, Opinion, Wingham Advance Times

Thank you, North Huron Councillor Chris Palmer, for opening the door for me to talk about the subject of climate change.

Morris-Turnberry extends dog catcher service agreement with Central Huron, Huron East

Rachel Hammermueller December 11, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here directed staff to return a bylaw authorizing the continuation of a shared agreement with two neighboring municipalities for animal control officer services. 

North Huron council approves emergency HVAC replacement at community complex

Cory Bilyea December 11, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

North Huron council approved a request from Director of Recreation Kelly Steiss to replace the rooftop units and furnace/air conditioning at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex.

Heather MacEwen December 11, 2025Arts & Entertainment, santa, Wingham Advance Times

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

Morris-Turnberry authorizes local snowmobile land access

Rachel Hammermueller December 11, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here authorized the execution of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for local snowmobile clubs to permit trail use on municipal property. 

Heather MacEwen December 11, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, News, santa

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

North Perth Council adopts Mayor’s Budget

Kelsey Bent December 11, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL -  North Perth Council discussed the removal of the Galbraith Conservation Area capital project, valued at $75,000, in the 2026 Mayor’s budget, however ultimately left the item in.

Spread cheer, not germs this holiday season

Submitted December 11, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

HURON/PERTH - As the holiday season begins, Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is reminding residents of the actions they can take to reduce the spread of respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19, influenza (“the flu”) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

Donations to Walkerton Fire Association go towards training equipment

Submitted December 11, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Fire Association has received donations.

Connecting local innovation with decision makers

Submitted December 11, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - Local politicians and business leaders got a firsthand look at two homegrown success stories in Perth County on Thursday   Nov.  19, with a tour of Energrow Inc. and Feige’s Gourmet Dressings.

Donations for ‘Buy-A-Bone’ X-Ray campaign

Submitted December 11, 2025Walkerton Herald-Times

Funds given to X-Ray Fundraising Committee Co-chair, including $3,000, $5,000 and $30,000 donations.

Annual Santa Brunch held in Cargill

Pauline Kerr December 11, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Cargill’s Annual Santa Brunch was held at the Cargill Community Centre on Dec. 2.

Dallas Smith plays to sold out crowd at Wingham Town Hall Theatre

Heather MacEwen December 11, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Music, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

WINGHAM – The Wingham Town Hall Theatre hosted Dallas Smith and His Band on the evening of Nov.…

Howick deems woodchipper as surplus

Nicole Beswitherick December 11, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - At its Nov. 18 meeting, council here declared the township’s 2025 Vermeer BC1000XL diesel woodchipper to be surplus, and directed staff to proceed with the disposal by purchase and sale agreement with the Town of Minto.

Howick receives OMPF, OCIF increase

Nicole Beswitherick December 11, 2025Listowel Banner, News

HOWICK - Council here pulled an item out of its consent agenda on Nov. 18 regarding Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) and Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) funding for 2026.

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Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

See all Listowel area articles.

South Bruce records incident-free start to 2026 in health and safety report

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce reported a strong start to 2026 in workplace health and safety, with no incidents, injuries or near-misses recorded across all municipal operations in the first quarter.

Bluewater board explores community partnerships for underused school space across region

CHESLEY -  Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) are looking to expand community use of school space, identifying 11 schools with available room for potential partnerships as part of ongoing planning efforts across Bruce and Grey counties.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Wing Fry Guys and Chepstow Lions Club donate $1,500 to Easter Seals

The Wing Fry Guys in conjunction with the Chepstow Lions Club have donated $1,500 to the Easter Seals.

Rotary Club of Walkerton supports local literacy

WALKERTON - The Rotary Club of Walkerton is proud to announce the successful completion of a community literacy initiative that provided more than 240 new books to local schools in the Walkerton area.

See all Walkerton area articles.

F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

Where’s the chaos? The surveillance state? Mind-controlling drugs?

We awoke Tuesday morning in a world unlike any we had seen before: one in which a federal party didn’t win a majority but slowly, steadily built its way up to one - and then kind of won one in a by-election.

Hurting with you: our community

Last Tuesday, the staff here at Midwestern Newspapers spent the day doing what I will always call the worst part of the job – reporting on tragedy.

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Wing Fry Guys and Chepstow Lions Club donate $1,500 to Easter Seals

By Submitted

The Wing Fry Guys in conjunction with the Chepstow Lions Club have donated $1,500 to the Easter Seals.

F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

By Midwestern Newspapers

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

By Rachel Hammermueller

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

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